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Morelos to Host X Foro Mundial de la Gastronomía Mexicana Nov. 7–9 as Mezcal, Cecina Secure Geographic Protections

New designations for mezcal and Yecapixtla cecina aim to protect regional products, boosting tourism.

Overview

  • The forum will take place in Cuernavaca at the Centro Cultural Jardín Borda and the Plaza General Emiliano Zapata Salazar with free public entry.
  • Organizers confirmed participation by more than 100 chefs, cocineras tradicionales, producers and artisans, plus delegations from Spain, Italy, the United States and Asia.
  • The program features the Mercado Las Cocinas de México, agro‑food and culinary arts expos, cultural performances and business matchmaking sessions.
  • Officials project around 30,000 exhibitors, attendance above 60,000 people and an economic impact near 100 million pesos, with Michoacán named guest region.
  • The tenth edition coincides with the 15th anniversary of UNESCO’s recognition of Mexican cuisine, and federal tourism officials highlighted Morelos’ new Community Tourism Directorate.