4�NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2025 ABASTO.COM NUESTRA PORTADA COVER ADVICE FOCUS FOOD INDUSTRY AGRICULTURAL INDUSTRY 42 BRIGHTER BITES Te agricultural sector su- pports the fght against food insecurity. 28 BRIGHT FUTURE GraceKennedy/La Fe’s strategy to continue its successful ex- pansion in the US, combining authenticity and innovation in its diverse product line. 20 TECHNOLOGY How artificial intelligence is transforming food safety and traceability. 48 HIGHLIGHTS OF 2025 Leaders in the food and bevera- ge industry ofer their perspec- tives on what they experienced this year. 56 RETAIL EVOLUTION Hispanic marketing, commer- cialization, and consumption trends in 2025. 36 TARIFFS IN 2025 Analysis of the impact of the Trump administration’s trade policy. 24 ECONOMY What lies ahead for the food and beverage sector in 2026, according to Circana. 52 WORK AND VISION How Eladia Ayala turned Te- loloapan Meat Market into a chain of 11 stores. 60 MAKE A DIFFERENCE Tools for succeeding in the holi- day season with AI. 44 FROM FRESH TO FROZEN How the annual potato supply in the US has changed over the last few decades. 40 TRADITIONS AT THE TABLE Te Hispanic heritage in end- of-year celebrations. In This Edition