MARCH - APRIL 20266 LATAMEDITORIALMARCH - APRIL 2026, Vol - 06, Issue - 03 (ISSN 2836-1989)ValleyMedia, Inc. Editorial StaffAva GarciaDavies MedowsJohnson Heller Joshua Parkersales@foodbusinessreview.comeditor@foodbusinessreview.commarketing@foodbusinessreview.comEmailVisualizersRobert Grey SmithEdwin PaulManaging EditorFood Business Review Visit www.foodbusinessreview.comCopyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.TO SUBSCRIBE TOVian IsaacStanley MartinStanley MartinManaging Editoreditor@foodbusinessreview.comDisclaimer: *Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsBUILDING THE BACKBONE OF MODERN FOOD MARKETSThis edition of Food Business Review Latin America examines how food manufacturers and distributors are strengthening safety localization, and execution discipline as cross-border supply chains grow more complex. Across ingredients, confectionery and processing services, what differentiates market leaders is operational control combined with consumer relevance.Our cover story, Guval, recognized as Top Asian Food Ingredients Manufacturer and Distributor in Latin America 2026, exemplifies this shift. From its origins supplying rice and nori to restaurants, the company has evolved into a retail-led platform connecting Asian producers with more than 3,000 points of sale in Mexico. Through localized manufacturing, proprietary brands and consumer-ready innovations such as sushi kits and fully cooked rice, Guval has inverted its revenue mix toward retail while retaining foodservice credibility. In confectionery, Franmar Distributors, named Top Candy Distribution in Latin America 2026, demonstrates how disciplined quality control and channel-specific distribution drive category performance. From supplier audits and batch inspections to temperature-controlled logistics and predictive forecasting, its framework safeguards freshness while supporting retail sell-through.Similarly, ALTA - HPP services, awarded Top High-pressure Hydrostatic Food Processing Services in Latin America 2026, is expanding access to non-thermal food preservation through an open-access tolling model. By combining rigorous testing, confidentiality safeguards and internationally recognized quality systems, it enables manufacturers to strengthen safety and extend shelf life without altering product integrity.Our CXO insights reinforce the operational lens of this issue. Fabian Oliveto, Head of Industry at Webcorgroup, underscores that manufacturing transformation depends on engagement within the Manufacturing Social Environment. Ignacio Espinoza, Supply Chain Manager at Westfalia Fruit Chile, highlights the strategic role of shipment visibility platforms and WMS-driven discipline in protecting perishable exports.Collectively, these perspectives clarifies that sustainable growth in Latin America's food sector is built on execution. We invite readers to explore the edition and examine how disciplined leadership is shaping the region's next phase of expansion.LATAM
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