focusing on wet dog and cat food to meet rising consumer demand ADM’s new $39 million facility in Yecapixtla strengthens its local production strategy, aiming to meet half of Mexico’s wet pet food demand by the end of 2025.ADMADM has officially opened its first wet pet food manufacturing facility in Mexico which includes three production lines and represents a $39 million investment will focus on producing wet food for the company’s Ganador and Minino brands ADM has steadily expanded its footprint in Mexico's pet food market since 2008 becoming a major player through its Ganador Recent investments include a new production line at its Guadalajara plant in 2023 and the opening of a Macro Distribution Center in the State of Mexico "The pet nutrition sector is key due to the size of the market in Mexico Estimations indicate that there are over 80 million companion animals with dogs and cats being the most popular," said Karim Castro president of Animal and Pet Nutrition for Northern Latin America "This expansion will allow us to meet the needs of our strategic partners and strengthen our position within the top two pet food manufacturers in the country." According to ADM’s Pet Nutrition Insights Report 79% of global consumers are willing to spend more on preventive care and premium nutrition for their pets The new wet food facility aims to meet this demand with recipes formulated by animal nutrition experts using high-quality meat and other carefully selected ingredients The Morelos facility is one of ADM’s most advanced in Mexico featuring automation that reduces energy and water usage while improving ergonomics for workers ADM also highlighted its community efforts in the region including a recent donation of a Cold Room to the State Food Bank to help improve food distribution infrastructure By submitting this form, you acknowledge that use of your data is governed by our Privacy Policy. you agree to receive texts or calls regarding your subscription or other WATT products and services Please call +1 (847) 400-5960 for custom support ADM has inaugurated a new pet food plant in Yecapixtla featuring three production lines and an investment of $39 million dollars is ADM's first in Mexico dedicated to wet food for dogs and cats the company has become one of the leading players in the domestic animal nutrition industry in Mexico through its brands Ganador® Part of this consolidation is due to significant investments ADM inaugurated a new production line in 2023 to expand pet food production in Guadalajara and a Macro Distribution Center in the State of Mexico the care of these animals has been increasing the Pet Nutrition Insights Report developed by the company revealed that 79% of consumers worldwide would be willing to spend more on preventive care and premium food for their pets ADM decided to expand its production facility in Mexico to meet the growing demand for food made with meat and other ingredients selected by animal nutrition experts providing beloved pets with a balanced and varied diet The Morelos Plant stands out as one of the most modern facilities of the company in Mexico Its automated processes contribute to promoting ergonomic work for employees reducing energy consumption and efficiently using water The inauguration ceremony for the plant was led by Karim Castro President of Animal and Pet Nutrition for Northern Latin America and the Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development This expansion will allow us to meet the needs of our strategic partners and strengthen our position within the top two pet  food manufacturers in the country," said Castro Driving the development of the state of Morelos in addition to the dry pet food plant and this new wet food plant ADM has donated a Cold Room to the State Food Bank strengthening the institution's facilities to serve the most vulnerable members of the community Many protests have erupted since President Trump took office But two San Diego photographers knew a picture could be worth 1,000 words Jordan Verdin and Marcelo Olvera decided to protest in their own way — with a photo series highlighting immigrants in their communities Olvera said he knew social media would be flooded with content of local protests in the community differently and stand out with our stories," he said Olvera partnered with Verdin for a different kind of protest So many times people see so many stories of our people and they're quick to believe them," Verdin said "The way I'm approaching this project is every story is an opportunity for people to see truth to build peace and to protest the way that we're perceived."  They’re sharing those stories on Instagram with photos of people they frequently see in the community Verdin goes by the handle @jordanverdin and Olvera by @2thabrain "I knew we had all the resources we needed here at the studio and I figured 'we see these vendors on the corner of the street … the food on our table .. all those people,' but you never see them in a place like a studio environment You never even hear about anything like that," Olvera said Their first photo profile shows three family members identified only as Juan Three generations of agricultural workers here in North County That was a story that was close to my heart it was my family's story too," Verdin said The photo sets that followed were on flower and fruit vendors whether you're in San Diego or in Los Angeles," Olvera said The pair wanted to bring the people behind those colorful symbols into the studio and capture their stories The photo captions include a brief history of the person "I was undocumented when I was in middle school, but my dad had been here for a long time. He was here in 1986, when IRCA, the Immigration Reform and Control Act, was passed by President Reagan, a Republican president. That was the last time immigration reform happened. And that was what helped us, eventually, get documentation," Aguilar said. He is now a doctor of education and teaches ethnic studies and history at various San Diego colleges. That journey is one Verdin and Olvera wanted to highlight in their photo series. Aguilar didn't think twice about being a part of the photo series. He said among coverage of the protests, interviews with experts, lawyers and organizations, it's also important to collect stories of people. "Especially the stories of people that have ... the whole world against them. And they have made great things of themselves, and they have contributed greatly, as we have in this country for ... the last 173 years ... in different ways," Aguilar said. For Aguilar, being a part of the series meant he could share his own story, but also hear the stories of other immigrants that play an important role in this country. "There's so many people out there that can teach you so much, from a PhD professor from UCSD, all the way to a homeless person in Oceanside. There's a lot to learn from them. A nurse, a firefighter, a gardener can teach you a lot," he said. And at a time when cuts are being made around diversity, equity and inclusion, Aguilar thinks it's those conversations the world needs more of. "People should talk to each other, especially people that don't look like you. We need to start talking to each other, because we don't really talk to each other too much. Let's begin that conversation and really make America great again — in a good way, " he said. Verdin and Olvera hope their photos will spark that conversation. They don’t have a name for their project, or plans for a physical showcase yet, but they do plan to continue capturing the stories of immigrants throughout the community. aiming to meet half of Mexico’s wet pet food demand by the end of 2025 ADM has officially opened its first wet pet food manufacturing plant in Mexico.TatyanaGl | Bigstockphoto.comIn March 2025, ADM officially opened its first wet pet food manufacturing plant in Mexico marking a significant step in its strategy to expand local production and meet rising demand in the country began operations in late 2024 following a $39 million investment Yecapixtla, situated in central-south Mexico, already hosts one of ADM’s dry pet food facilities The new plant represents an expansion of the company’s existing operations in the region and reflects a broader effort to shift from imported products to domestic manufacturing ADM imported its wet food products —specifically pouches under brands like Ganador — from France the company expects to meet at least half of Mexico’s wet food demand with local production by the end of 2025 ADM’s presence in the Mexican pet food market is well established, and it currently ranks as the third-largest player by market value, according to estimates from Triplethree International. The new facility is expected to accelerate the company’s position specifically in wet food potentially placing it among the top three in that segment alone The wet pet food category has gained momentum in Mexico ahead of many other Latin American countries where the segment is still in early stages of development This growth is driven by changing consumer behavior and the convenience offered by single-serve pouch packaging ADM’s expansion taps directly into this trend signaling a long-term commitment to the category Though ADM had entered the wet pet food market in Mexico prior to building this plant the investment suggests the company is catching up after some delay in establishing local infrastructure The decision to scale production now reflects both market opportunity and the operational benefits of reducing import reliance the new Yecapixtla facility positions ADM to respond more competitively and efficiently By leveraging its existing logistics and production base in the region the company is strengthening its role in one of Latin America’s most dynamic pet food markets Iván Franco is the founder of Triplethree International and has collaborated on hundreds of research projects for several consumer goods industries.  The Morelos State Government reported floods in Tlayacapan Four people lost their lives and 1 person is still missing Similarly 11 homes were reported damaged in Jonacatepec Authorities have established shelters for the victims in affected areas Civil Protection and teams from the military are assisting with rescue and clean-up operations Morelos Governor Cuauhtémoc Blanco visited affected areas on 03 September He expressed his condolences and distributed relief supplies to some of the flood victims He also warned that rivers and streams remained high and requested residents living in vulnerable areas to identify evacuation routes Mexico’s meteorological agency Servicio Meteorológico Nacional reported 109.1 mm of rain in 24 hours to 01 September in Tlacotepec The following day 105 mm of rain fell in El Peñón while Casasano recorded 140 mm of rain in 24 hours to 03 September Earlier in the week flash floods affected areas in the municipality of Tlalnepantla in Mexico State Six people were rescued after being swept away by flood water on 30 August One person was reported missing in the floods Richard Davies is the founder of floodlist.com and reports on flooding news Cookies | Privacy | Contacts © Copyright 2025 FloodList Work on a long-opposed highway in Morelos is set to be completed in August President López Obrador said in his regular morning news conference on Wednesday The 34.2-kilometer modernization of the La Pera-Cuautla highway is set to ease congestion for residents of seven of the state’s municipalities which runs roughly 20 kilometers north of the state capital Cuernavaca to 45 kilometers east of the city is being widened from two lanes to four and is expected to benefit the municipalities of Cuernavaca as well as drivers from Puebla and Mexico City The project was planned by former president Felipe Calderón’s government and initiated in the administration of Enrique Peña Nieto It suffered several judicial setbacks due to opposition from activists and residents who accused engineers of passing through woodland and areas considered sacred President López Obrador supervised progress on the highway on Friday and we are going to deliver it … in August … It had not advanced for years,” he said on Monday The president insisted that the expansion was necessary “In one way or another a highway interrupts and interferes with a life of meditation and tranquility … It was necessary work because there is a lot of traffic taking care not to be destructive,” he said the work was more justifiable than a previous proposal The Transport Ministry reported in October that the work was 82.3% complete It said at the time that the investment was 4.4 billion pesos (US $215 million) It also detailed that the journey along the modernized stretch would take 30 minutes The project’s progress is more positive news for the president after the inauguration of the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) on March 21 which is to connect the country’s southeastern states of Tabasco faces legal challenges and opposition from environmental activists With reports from Reforma and Proceso  ADVERTISE WITH MND COMMUNITY GUIDELINES Subscription FAQ's Privacy Policy Mexico News Daily - Property of Tavana LLC Textile scion Davis Warlick (MBA ’15) found a way to help Web Exclusives Davis Warlick (MBA '15) at Parkdale Mills Inc.'s corporate headquarters in Gastonia a group photo of employees in the company's plant in central Mexico who had new homes built after an earthquake devastated the area and damaged the plant Nearly two years have passed since the earthquake but for Davis Warlick (MBA ’15) of Gastonia memories of what it meant for his employees remain After the 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck central Mexico in September 2017 the damaged factory there owned by Parkdale Mills Inc the company’s executive vice president responsible for international manufacturing and sales recalls how he felt a wave of compassion as he spoke about the people employed at Parkdale’s yarn manufacturing plant in Yecapixtla Nearly all of the company’s 350 employees had been affected by the disaster Some homes were heavily damaged; 19 were demolished Yet employees kept showing up for work each day And despite the destruction and personal loss who helps oversee one of the world’s largest textile companies and visited the plant after the disaster that country and the people were all wrapped hard around each other.” Featured on the cover of Gaston Lifestyles magazine in the May/June issue as one of five representing “The Future of Gaston County,” Davis Warlick is considered a businessman on the move in his community In the article he talks about “being driven to not let down” employees whom he considers extended family in a global company where he represents the third generation of family leadership And he’s giving back in other ways beyond the business With the active volcano Popocatépetl — known locally as El Popo — looming nearby Warlick witnessed firsthand how employees struggled after the earthquake A family of four lived under a tarp rigged up over the ruins of their crumbled concrete block house ‘We’ve got to figure out a way to help these people.’ … What could we do to help out and give back?”  and said he wanted to build new and better homes for the employees His father agreed “without a moment’s hesitation,” Davis Warlick recalls Davis Warlick came up with designs for one- and two-bedroom homes that would be built to withstand earthquakes “Sense of urgency was critical,” says Warlick “We knew people needed to get into their new homes.” A religious shrine of gratitude was set up at this new home built in central Mexico for an employee of Parkdale Mills Inc.'s plant after an earthquake damaged and destroyed many buildings He and his father were on hand in Mexico when employees moved in Andy Warlick remembers the period following the quake as a challenging time in Yecapitxla and he’s proud of his son’s efforts to start a relief effort Davis Warlick is committed to carrying on a family tradition of giving back not only to the Parkdale community but also to the larger community It’s a vision handed down from his parents Parkdale chairman and CEO and a legendary figure in the textile industry who died in 2014 the privately-held Parkdale now has 25 plants along with research and development and distribution centers “I respected my grandfather’s dedication to others and my mother and father are the same way,” Davis Warlick says “I certainly want to continue that tradition.” Davis Warlick started working in the company at an early age He learned from experience how a traditional cotton company works he earned a business degree from the University of Georgia and returned to work in manufacturing for Parkdale When Warlick entered the MBA program at Wake Forest’s Charlotte campus in 2014 he was still working full time on Parkdale’s international business He studied textbooks on flights back to North Carolina for Saturday classes and every minute I was learning things I could take and utilize daily on the job,” Warlick says “I was hungry to learn so I could better myself and my company who was then working in the admissions office at Wofford College in Spartanburg has been associate head of school at Gaston Day School a nonsectarian college-preparatory school and Davis Warlick’s alma mater Warlick suggested he and Hobson collaborate to revamp and expand the Kimbrell Scholars program at Gaston Day focusing more on students who make high impacts in their communities — anything from a long-term commitment to the local humane society or to a boys’ or girls’ club The $16,000 full scholarships are renewable “What’s special about Davis is his commitment to service,” Hobson says He sees the potential in things and wants to make it the best he can He sees what something could be and wants to make it happen.” Davis Warlick in Mexico with a single woman who received a new home that Warlick helped get built Nothing is more important than family to Warlick have two young children and are expecting a third He credits his wife as the rock of their family Davis Warlick recalls a Mexican woman who invited him to dinner at her house that had been rebuilt after the 2017 earthquake It was a joyful moment for Davis Warlick: knowing he helped a family keep smiling Joe DePriest is a former reporter for the Charlotte Observer With an assist from Wake Forest students and faculty a nearby retirement community has started a debate society that’s embracing research and divergent points of view Perry Mandanis (’81) turned a delayed ADHD diagnosis into a career helping others — including a new deck of cards offering strategies he’s gathered across decades 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Sign up Explore our Food Tours → Cemil Tuncay has wheeled his small metal cart to the biweekly produce pazar in Edirne lighting coals under what can be described as massive Kokoreç is a simple fast food made from bits of sheep left over from butchering stuffed into intestines to the bursting point With the exception of his wife (who sometimes helps him clean and prepare the meat) His mustachioed face is often grizzled with a little bit of stubble and worn by years’ worth of fragrant grill smoke He is tall and stoops over a bit to prepare each order doing so with a jaunty smile and a twinkle in his eyes There are really only two options to choose from: half or full portion The standard sandwich features tomatoes and meat seasoned with kekik (an oregano-like herb) gliding over your tongue with a peppery nip that screams for more “The most important thing is for the meat to be clean,” Tuncay states as he slices tomatoes with the tip of his knife Working with intestines and other types of offal means that hygiene is incredibly important Everything on his work surface is careworn but clean has been worn down by countless trips to the sharpener into something that would look at home on a fishing boat Each segment of kokoreç is lined up in an orderly fashion positioned so that each absorbs the correct amount of smoke before being place directly over the flame He quickly cleans his cutting board after each sandwich checks how the meat is cooking and methodically places fresh bread to warm on the fire hands moving with the experience of thousands of meals gone before people recounted stories of visiting him as a child on market day You can smell what is cooking while you haggle over melons and peppers under the blue roof of the open market People coming and going often stop by for a quick bite Even with the constant stream of customers he only works his magic twice a week at that particular market assailing people leaving bars with peppery meat morsels His fare is a localized phenomenon that is easily missed if you don’t show up at the right place and time Only word of mouth or your sense of smell can guide you to him loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information A semi-truck lost its brakes and collided with more than a dozen vehicles on the Mexico City-Cuautla highway on Wednesday morning killing at least six people and injuring 21 the truck lost its brakes around 8:30 this morning near Tetelcingo When the driver realized that his brakes weren’t working he attempted to alert other drivers by flashing his lights but lost control of the truck and crashed into 15 other vehicles on the highway before hitting a building and coming to a halt Emergency services arrived at the scene from the municipalities of Ayala Yecapixtla and Cuautla and transported 17 people to nearby hospitals A pregnant woman in critical condition was flown by helicopter to the Cuernavaca General Hospital while firefighters spent an hour putting out the fire in the runaway truck was able to escape his vehicle before it caught fire Morelos Public Works Secretary Fidel Giménez Valdez told reporters that the government will expropriate a property near the highway to build a runaway truck ramp to prevent future accidents of this kind “The state government is going to expropriate the land to build the ramp,” he said “The Communications and Transportation Secretariat will provide the resources and carry out the project.” Giménez added that an emergency escape ramp has been needed in the area for the past 30 years but the project has been delayed by a local landowner who is demanding 10 times the market price for a property with highway frontage Police reopened circulation on the Mexico City-Cuautla highway at 11:00am 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region. 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects Analysis, reports, news and interviews about your industry in English, Spanish and Portuguese. You might struggle to decide whether to frame or eat your food at Costal Cultura Cafetera Typically rustic dishes like black tacos with octopus and cochinita pibil – an authentic pork stew – are immaculately presented on chopping boards and sleek black plates and garnished with surgical precision Try for a seat on the roof terrace and you can dine in view of the rust-red dome of the Temple of the Company of Jesus The food at Oajillo is served on slates and boards with stylish splotches and streaks of sauce The menu is a mashup of flavors from around the world On one page you’ll find dishes like tacos with cecina – a cured meat from Yecapixtla in Mexico – on the next cuisines collide in irresistible dishes like a chocolate brownie with mezcal cream The queue of locals often snakes out the door of this yellow-walled restaurant on the way down from the El Pipila lookout it’s a plastic-tablecloth sort of place – but there’s no need for white linen and candlesticks when you have food like this The cooks marinade their homemade tortillas in a secret-recipe sauce Window-sized artworks hang on the walls of Mestizo in central Guanajuato quenelles and paint-splotches of sauce are all used to present dishes that fuse traditional Mexican and European cuisine Don’t miss the seared fish in pipian – a green mole – and the ravioli stuffed with aged Mexican cotija cheese and huitlacoche – a truffle-like ingredient that’s grown on corn husks | © Douglas Peebles Photography / Alamy Stock Photo The chefs at Casa Mercedes give traditional Mexican food a 21st-century makeover moles and bean stews are topped with micro herbs The restaurant itself has a traditional look to it You’ll find it in a quiet residential street a 30-minute walk north of the Plaza de La Paz in the center of the city Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy Los Huacales The menu at Los Huacales It features dishes like tricolor enchiladas served with three kinds of mole sauce and tacos filled with chicken tinga – a stew made from tomatoes but shelves of wooden toys and potted cacti add hints of Mexican color visit on a weekend as it closes at 6pm on Tuesdays Sunshine-yellow doors welcome you to this pint-sized restaurant Mexican seafood dishes are served to tables topped with tropical tablecloths and watering-can condiment holders One of the highlights of the menu is the marlin gordita – Mexico’s answer to the empanada La Table de Andre takes you on a journey across the Atlantic Ocean to France onion soup and crème brulee are all on the menu at this restaurant The one nod to Mexico comes in the form of confit duck tacos take an evening off the tequila and sip a cognac by the restaurant’s wide stone fireplace Polished stone floors, metro-tiled walls and industrial lighting set the scene at this sophisticated-looking restaurant in the southeast of the city The food here is just as grown-up as the design muscly octopus tentacles and shanks of meat top chopping boards and fill skillets try the ronronera amatxi – it’s made with rum cucumber ribbons and sprigs of spearmint and basil Paella | Photo by Armando Brenlha on Unsplash Just a few minutes’ walk from the Plaza de la Paz, this restaurant is named after Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera as well as black and white photographs of the couple Other highlights include gargantuan steaks and sharing boards but if you want the full taberna experience you should try the pink-labeled Frida Kahlo beer This is an update of an article originally by Jack Guy See & Do The 10 Best Things to See and Do in Pachuca Guides & Tips 14 Things You Should Never Say to a Mexican Guides & Tips A Guide To The Palacio De Bellas Artes See & Do A View of Mexico City Through the Xochimilco Canals See & Do The Top 10 Things to See and Do in Tlaxcala See & Do Mexico's Most Stunning Lakeside Towns and Villages See & Do The Most Beautiful Plazas in Mexico City See & Do The Most Magical Sites to Visit in Mexico See & Do Unique Indigenous Towns in Mexico See & Do 16 Must Visit Attractions in Guadelejara See & Do Must-Visit Attractions in the Copper Canyon See & Do How to Spend Christmas and New Years in Mexico City US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd