62�SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2025�ABASTO.COM GRUPO SID RECEIVES THE HIGHEST RECOGNITION Grupo SID, from the Domini- can Republic, was named Best International Company of the Year 2025 by the NSA. Its pre- sident, Ligia Bonetti, received the award at the event. Bonetti told Abasto ma- gazine that the group seeks to consolidate Dominican brands in the US. “We want to reach every corner of the country, not only Domini- cans, but the entire Latino community”, she said. She also celebrated the local production of Este- lar salami in New York and the introduction of typical Dominican oils and marga- rines. THE NSA STRENGTHENS ITS COMMUNITY ROOTS During the opening cere- mony, Samuel Collado, pre- sident of the NSA, praised wholesalers and suppliers for their commitment to Latino communities. “We have been creating real bonds with our neigh- borhoods and work teams for more than 35 years. Tis event symbolizes those opportunities”, Collado said. Continues on page 60... A TRADE SHOW WITH AN INTERNATIONAL VISION The 2025 NSA Trade Show at- tracted vendors from across the country and Latin America. In addition, many companies took advantage of the occasion to offer special discounts. Núñez emphasized that the trade show serves as a starting point for end- of-year shopping. “Tis is where we start planning for Tanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s”, he said. Executive team from Grupo SID. Louisa Torres and Andrés Falquez, Grace Kennedy-La Fe. Holi Herrera ofering products from Padilla Import Sales and Marketing. Lorenzo Piña, CEO of Global Trade Bridge, with his sales team. CHALLENGES AND VISION FOR THE FUTURE Frank Zapata, NSA secretary general, highlighted the im- portance of the event in light of current economic cha- llenges. “Rising prices and insurance costs require us to review our operations”, he warned. Despite the difcul- ties, Zapata reafrmed the association’s commitment. “We will continue to work for the common good of our members”, he concluded. Miguel Capriles, Commercial Marketing Manager at EDT USA. Alfonso Peñuela, Northeast Manager at Azteca Milling. Abasto team.