Culiácan, Sinaloa, Mexico – Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto chose the Rene Produce ranch in Culiácan, Sinaloa, Mexico as the location to sign a nutrition initiative for the National Crusade Against Hunger.
The National Crusade Against Hunger is a comprehensive, multi-faceted effort to eradicate hunger and malnutrition in Mexico.
Rene Produce, a grower and distributor of fruits and vegetables in Culiácan for 50 years, was chosen to symbolize the initiative’s focus on increasing consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables. Rene Carrillo , founder of Rene Produce, said of the initiative, “Our family is very proud to be part of such an important program for our country.”
President Peña Nieto, Secretary of Agriculture Enrique Martínez y Martínez, and Sinaloa Governor Mario Lopez Valdez signed the initiative in front of 4,000 dignitaries, including fresh produce growers from all regions of Mexico.
First photo (L-R) – Governor Mario Lopez, President Peña Nieto, and Secretary Martinez
2nd Photo (L-R) – President Peña Nieto, Rene Carrillo Sr., Rene Carrillo Jr.
Rene Produce is a family owned and managed company, with farming operations in Sinaloa, Mexico and sales and distribution facilities in Nogales, Arizona and McAllen, Texas. For more information, visit www.reneproduce.com.
Source: Rene Produce
