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Mexico Unveils ‘Frijol Bienestar’ at Presidential Briefing, Launches National Bean Fair

The program fixes 1‑kg bags at 30 pesos, sourcing from small producers in 14 states to promote nutrition and food self‑sufficiency.

Overview

  • Alimentación para el Bienestar formally presented the product on November 14 during President Claudia Sheinbaum’s morning conference, noting it has been on sale in Tiendas Bienestar since October 31.
  • Frijol Bienestar is sold in 1‑kilogram bags for 30 pesos and comes in two varieties: black and pinto.
  • Officials say the beans are purchased at a fair price directly from small producers across 14 states, including Zacatecas, Durango and Nayarit.
  • The national Feria del Frijol runs November 14–15 at the Monumento a la Revolución in Mexico City, with free activities, tastings, workshops and sales from 10:00 to 18:00.
  • The agency plans to acquire a packaging machine in the coming weeks to expand Bienestar-branded distribution, and it announced two new sorting units in Zacatecas to improve grain quality.