Summer Food Show Marks New Chapter On Thursday, June 12, Purple Crow hosted its first summer food show at the new facility. The event brought together dozens of Hispanic food brands and hundreds of buyers, distributors, and industry professionals. A Vibrant Showcase of Hispanic Food Products Leading brands like Gamesa, Novamex, Mondelez, and Ricolino showcased their newest offerings. Buyers engaged in one-on-one meetings with suppliers throughout the exhibition floor. Calabro noted the open, collaborative layout of the facility helped facilitate spontaneous deals and deeper business relationships. Attendees praised the event for its energy, inclusiveness, and focus on authentic, high-quality Hispanic food products. The show also emphasized networking, innovation, and cultural connection within the industry. A Leader in Hispanic Food Distribution Purple Crow has grown into a leading Hispanic food distribution company serving more than 2,000 grocery stores and foodservice accounts across the eastern U.S. The company offers a full portfolio of dry, refrigerated, and frozen foods sourced from Mexico, Central America, and domestic producers. Based on its LinkedIn profile, the company operates under a family- and faith-driven mission with a customer promise of “Fresh, Reliable Excellence.” Purple Crow is known for low-order mini- mums and next-day delivery, which make it attractive to independent retailers and neighborhood markets. Community Commitment and Industry Expansion Beyond logistics, Purple Crow continues to foster ties with Hispanic communities. Mexican Consul General Claudia Velasco expressed appreciation for the company’s role in connecting families to cultura- lly relevant products and employment opportunities. The opening event included local leaders and community stakeholders who see Purple Crow’s expansion as a model of how legacy industrial spaces can drive new economic activity. Looking ahead, the company plans to implement automation, expand its supplier base, and develop private-label products. It also aims to host seasonal food shows to strengthen relationships across the supply chain. Purple Crow’s new Winston-Salem headquarters not only deepens its leader- ship in Hispanic food distribution but also affirms its long-term commitment to innovation, cultural relevance, and regional development in one of the fastest- growing consumer sectors in the U.S. 56 JULIO / AGOSTO 2025 ABASTO.COM …Continued from page 54 56 JULY / AUGUST 2025 ABASTO.COM