Related to this topic, María Luisa Albores, director of Food for Well-being, reported that the chocolate will be available in three formats: table chocolate, bar chocolate, and powder chocolate.
“In the case of a cocoa processing plant, a chocolate factory, we aim to produce at least the three formats we are promoting: table chocolate, bar chocolate, candy chocolate, and powder chocolate, primarily designed for preparing milk-based beverages,” she explained.
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The program will focus on the production of chocolates made with Mexican cacao, which will be available in the new Wellness Stores.
Sheinbaum emphasized that this project will not only be limited to chocolate, but will also encompass the purchase and marketing of other agricultural products such as coffee, honey, and corn.
Sheinbaum explained that, through this program, the government will purchase agricultural products directly from farmers, eliminating intermediaries that increase sales costs.
In this way, small producers will be able to receive fair payment for their crops, while consumers will have access to quality products at affordable prices.
"The cacao will be transformed into high-quality, well-made chocolates at affordable prices for the Mexican people," stated the president, assuring that this initiative will allow the products to reach the Wellness Stores directly and without overpricing.
The "Chocolates for Well-being" project is part of a broader federal government strategy to promote rural development and strengthen the country's food sovereignty.
Sheinbaum emphasized that this measure will help revalue Mexico's agricultural wealth, especially in areas such as cocoa, coffee, and honey, which have great potential in both the domestic and international markets.
The program will also contribute to the social well-being of Mexicans by promoting the consumption of domestic products and reducing dependence on imports, which represents a step forward in food self-sufficiency.lf-sufficiency. :::
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