Expo Food Service 2024, organized by CMI, Corporación Multi Inversiones, with Nestlé Professional as a strategic partner, brought together over 350 industry leaders and experts in Guatemala to explore innovations and trends in the Food Service sector. This event has solidified its role as a key platform for industry updates and networking, facilitating connections among entrepreneurs, chefs, and representatives from renowned brands in an environment focused on culinary excellence.
This year’s edition featured live demonstrations, specialized conferences, and product presentations, establishing itself as a driving force for industry transformation.
CMI’s Innovative Offerings and New Brands
At Expo Food Service 2024, CMI introduced its new premium pork brand, Héroes del Fuego, a product line that reflects the quality of Toledo products and strengthens its market presence. In addition, leading CMI brands such as Pastas INA and Pollo Rey participated in the event, showcasing new product trends and recipes.
Alongside Nestlé Professional, CMI provided a platform for discovering new business solutions, using booths as networking hubs for attendees interested in exploring new opportunities.
Furthermore, the presence of strategic partners like McCain FoodService Solutions complemented the event’s offerings, expanding the range of innovative products available to industry professionals looking to enhance their culinary operations.
According to Juan Diego Estrada, Commercial Manager of Food Service at CMI, “Expo Food Service 2024 has allowed us to reaffirm our commitment to quality and innovation in the Food Service industry in Guatemala.” This approach highlights CMI’s dedication to supporting its business partners in their growth and success, aligning with the strategic vision of Juan José Gutiérrez Mayorga, Chairman of CMI Foods, in creating value for the sector through high-quality products.
Innovation and Trends in the Food Service Industry
One of the event’s main highlights was the specialized conferences, which covered innovation and current market trends. Among the featured speakers, María Isabel Ramos Abascal, a Neurogastronomy expert, delivered a compelling talk on how sensory experiences play a crucial role in the success of food businesses in today’s market.
In addition to these insightful presentations, Nestlé Professional’s booth hosted cooking shows where local chefs demonstrated the use of key ingredients in innovative and practical recipes for daily commercial kitchen operations.
Networking and Strategic Connections for Growth
Beyond product launches and conferences, Expo Food Service 2024 provided an essential space for networking. The event allowed entrepreneurs, chefs, and local business owners to share experiences, establish strategic connections, and explore business opportunities in a collaborative environment.
Expo Food Service 2024 was a success in terms of attendance and also in the strong business relationships and valuable connections it fostered. With new partnerships and an expanded range of solutions to optimize operations, the event reaffirmed its importance as a key platform for industry transformation.