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The Food Marketing, Industry and Distribution Chamber (MIDA) is the only business entity in Puerto Rico that represents the food sector (retailers, wholesalers, agro-industrialists, processors, distributors and affiliates).
Our organization has generated important legislation as well as promoted far-reaching social and economic measures. We have been involved in the approval of important laws for Puerto Rico. We also have an educational program that responds to current issues, according to the needs of the Industry.
MISSION
Promote the development of the Food Industry in an environment that favors private enterprise.
VISION
We are the Voice of the Food Industry.
VALUES
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The well-being of our partners
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Continued growth and development of our enrollment
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We believe in healthy and fair competition
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Contribute to improving the quality of life of our people
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Maintain good relations with our rulers
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We believe in balanced and objective analysis for decision making
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We believe in order and planning
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We believe in continuous innovation
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We believe in the genuine needs of consumers to defend the interests of the industry
Our Administrative Team
Meet our Board of Directors President Mr. Félix Aponte – Agranel Supermarkets First Vice President Mr. Nelson Vázquez – Selectos Supermarkets, Inc. Immediate Past President Ms. Joeyleen Quiñones – Selectos Levittown Supermarket Founding Director Mr. Atilano Cordero Badillo Distributors Mr. Marco José Teixidor – B. Fernández & Hnos. Ms. Carmen Laura Marrero – Puerto Rico Supplies Mr. Rafael Marti – Mays Ochoa Mr. Ángel Santiago – Caribbean Produce Exchange Ms. Brenda Massanet – Empacadora Hill Brothers Mr. Vicente Suárez Matienzo – V. Suárez & Co. Mr. José Matos – Plaza Provision Company Retailers Dr. Ferdysac Márquez – Plaza Loíza Supermarkets Attorney Diane Ruiz – Econo Supermarkets, Inc. Ms. Jossie Capote – To Go Stores Mr. Edgardo Torres – Selectos Aibonito Mr. Edwin Ramos – Famcoop Supermarkets Mr. Louis Medina – Agranel Supermarkets Aguada and Aguadilla Mr. José N. (Napito) Vélez Chaparro – Napo Vélez Cash & Carry Supermarkets Mr. Luis Maldonado – Pueblo, Inc. Food Manufacturers Chef Edgardo Noel Rivera – Servicios Gastronómicos Innovadores Mr. José Rodríguez – Welch's Foods, Inc. Mr. Orlando González – Vaquería Tres Monjitas Mr. Carlos Rovira – Rovira Biscuit Ms. Gabriela Soler – Able Sales Company / Ponce Caribbean Distributors Wholesalers Mr. José Soto Soto – Ralph's Supermercado y Mayorista Mr. José "Coquito" Santiago – Hermanos Santiago Cash & Carry Mr. Antonio Palau Hartmann – Somos Cash & Carry Affiliates Mr. Raúl de Pedro – Refrigerama, Inc. Attorney Ramón Pérez Blanco – Fulcro Insurance Agro-Industrial Mr. Veny Marti – Martex Farms Mr. Robert Miller – Granja Asomante Advisor Mr. Nelson Morales – Mi Gente Supermarkets, Juana Díaz
Meet our Executive Comettee Mr. Félix Aponte President Mr. Nelson Vázquez First Vice President Ms. Joeyleen Quiñones Immediate Past President Attorney Manuel Reyes Alfonso Executive Vice President Attorney Ramón Pérez Blanco Treasurer Ms. Gabriela Soler Secretary
