THE FOLLOWING COMPANIES ARE JUST A FEW OF THE MYRIAD EXHIBITORS YOU’LL FIND AT THE 4TH ANNUAL ANTOJO INDUSTRY TRADE EXPO OCTOBER 5 – 6 AT THE LONG BEACH CONVENTION CENTER IN LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA:
Caborca Ron. This 100% Mexican rum is produced at the DENOSA distillery in Caborca, Sonora, using sugar beets grown near the Altar Desert instead of traditional sugarcane or molasses. Known for a sweet, smooth, and clean taste with woody aromas and a pleasant finish, the rum is available in Blanco (white) and Oro/Añejo (gold/aged). info@caboron.com.mx; caboron.com.mx
Vieroma. Crafted from real Amazonian cacao, this small-batch crafted chocolate liqueur delivers rich layers of cacao in a smooth, sophisticated pour that showcases the true character of cacao with balanced sweetness and remarkable depth. 25% ABV; ideal for sipping or cocktails. Lower sweetness than traditional chocolate liqueurs. No artificial chocolate flavors. Vegan; dairy- and preservative-free. vieroma.com
Chillitas. No tomatoes, no beer! The salt and spice of a chelada are gone in these canned, ready-to-pour flavored malt beverages with a fruit-forward flavor profile from Future Proof Brands, LLC. Made with real agave and light bubbles. Available in 4 refreshing flavors: Chillitas Wild Paloma, Chillitas Pica Pina, Chillitas Sandia Loca, and Chillitas Chili Mango. 8.1% Alc/Vol. chillitas.com
Botanas Mexico Inc. This wholesale distributor and supplier of Mexican snacks, dry produce, spices, and seasonings based in South El Monte, California supplies bulk food products, herbs, spices, and specialty snacks to leading food establishments and manufacturers. The inventory includes traditional snacks like Japanese peanuts (cacahuates japoneses), snack mixes, tamarind treats and pistachios, plus a large selection of wholesale spices and dried chiles. botanas-mexico.com
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