4�SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2025�ABASTO.COM In This Edition OUR FRONT PAGE COVER ADVICE FOCUS ALIMENTOS INDUSTRY BUSINESS SHOWCASE 32 NEW LOOK La Costeña’s salsas lineup de- but a new look just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month. 24 ECONOMY How the food industry is adapting to economic changes. 46 JOHN TSIONES Interview with the purcha- sing director of Cermak Fresh Market. 92 NEW STRATEGIES How grocery stores can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. 28 TECHNOLOGY Latino shoppers lead the way in adopting technology in super- markets. 54 RETAIL TRENDS Placer.ai’s analysis of how re- tailers react to price changes in the market. 58 EXEMPLARY LATINAS Eight Hispanic businesswomen exemplify the success of Lati- nas in the U.S. economy. 86 CHANGES AT THE USDA Te Department of Agriculture announced a broad reorganiza- tion with cuts and a focus on the agricultural sector. 94 GOOD MANAGEMENT Te importance of good payroll and human resources manage- ment for retailers. 42 NOW IN MULTIPACKS Popular Salsa Huichol favors are now available in three-pac- ks and six-packs. 34 YUMMIES SNACKS Dinant ofers its portfolio of snacks with classic and innova- tive favors.