GRUMA PRESIDENT JUAN GONZÁLEZ MORENO AMONG THE TOP 300 MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS IN MEXICO  (CAMBIO (PUEBLA) 0)  

Nearly three years after Juan González Moreno took the helm as Gruma CEO and Chairman of the Board on December 12, 2012, he has become one of the most influential business decision-makers setting Mexico's political and economic course, ranked among the top 300 most influential leaders in Mexico published by Líderes Mexicanos (Mexican Leaders) magazine 

SPANISH BUSINESSMAN LOOKING FOR MEXICAN GODFATHER (II/II). (VÉRTIGO 50-52)

So far this year, the acquisition of Yelmo Cines, the second-largest movie theater chain in Spain was reported as the latest transaction driven by a recovering Iberian economy with less consideration for the populist politics prevailing in the land of Don Quixote. Meanwhile, in the food industry and since you need tortillas to make tacos,Gruma Internacional Foods owned by the González family, acquired Azteca Foods Europe for 45 million Euros. The company distributes tortillas, chips, sauces, wraps and other condiments throughout Europe, the Middle East and North Africa from the plant in Spain.

TRENDS. (EL ECONOMISTA 7)GRUMA.

Barclay's raised its target price for the processor and marketer of corn-based products from $210 to $230 pesos, with an overweight recommendation. The share price has risen 35% so far this year. 0.1% (sic) 

SUPER-DOLLAR INCREASES CORPORATE DEBT. (EL UNIVERSAL 1)

According to an El Universal analysis, the 35 companies listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange CPI reported $1.841 trillion pesos in bank and stock debt at June 30, 2015, higher than the $1.679 trillion reported at the close of 2014. Some of the companies facing the greatest exchange rate pressures include Alfa, Alpek, América Móvil, Asur, Bimbo, Coca-Cola Femsa, Elektra, Femsa, Genomma Lab, Grupo Carso, Grupo México, ICA, Mexichem, Pinfra, and Televisa. Alfa, Alsea, Arca Continental, Asur, Bimbo, Bolsa, Cemex, GAP, Gentera, Gruma, Kimberly-Clark, Liverpool, Pinfra, and Walmart, and others reported the highest earnings in Q215. 

MEXICAN COMPANIES ADD FLAVOR TO THE WORLD. (EL ECONOMISTA pp-4-5)  

Mexican food and beverage companies have invested more than $7.42 billion dollars abroad over the last five years, in acquisitions and refurbishment and construction of new factories. These investments are fueled primarily by Arca Continental, Coca-Cola FEMSA (KOF), Gruma and Grupo Bimbo... Gruma recently announced the purchase of Azteca Foods Europe in Spain for US $48 million, after buying Mexifoods last year for US $15 million. The firm has also been known to invest in opening new plants, such as US $50 million in its plant in California, which was opened in 2010 and more recently, US $50 million in its new plant in Russia.

SALES FLAT IN THE FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY IN THE FIRST HALF OF THE YEAR. (EL ECONOMISTA 2-3)

In the first half of 2015, the food and beverage industry reported an inter-annual 3.8% increase in stock market capitalization, going from $1.29 to $1.34 trillion pesos… Reports by the food industry comprising corn processor Gruma, bakery Bimbo, poultry company Bachoco, dairy producer Lala, food processor Herdez, and cold cuts manufacturer Bafar, were positive in general, benefiting primarily from a strong U.S. dollar. Specialist Mauricio Martinez at securities intermediary GBM said that Gruma's organic sales benefited from its operations in the U.S., where the company could focus on growth

MAURICIO DE MARÍA Y CAMPOS / RUSSIA FACING ITS CHALLENGES. (EL FINANCIERO 42)

There is nothing better than going to Russia to personally witness how this country faces its current challenges. The Mexican and Anglo-Saxon press to which we have access, do not always provide a very objective view of what happens in this country that is still the largest in the world in land area. It has a very active Mexican embassy. My friend, Ambassador Rubén Beltrán already speaks Russian fluently in less than three years, and that makes a difference. Tourism and PROMEXICO offices have been opened to promote trade, investment and growing travel rates by Russians to the Mexican Caribbean. GRUMA and Nemak are making investments… 

100 TOP LEADERS WITH THE BEST REPUTATION. (EL FINANCIERO 8)  

Merco believes that there are seven characteristics business leaders must master to determine their reputation, including strategic vision and meeting goals, business vision, international presence, the ability to build great teams, innovation, and business transformation, communication skills, and personal integrity to build on ethical behavior and social responsibility. The first survey of 594 managers of large companies was applied with a 60% weighting methodology similar to company rankings. The survey was followed by interviews with leading Key Opinion Leaders (KOL) and financial journalists who contribute 25% and 15%, respectively. The General Ranking includes: Juan Antonio González Moreno of Gruma ranked 67 in 2015 with 4,005 points.

WHO'S WHO IN THE SECTOR RANKING. (EL FINANCIERO 6)

In addition to the overall ranking, Merco also ranks corporate reputation by industry, which works as a thermometer between companies in the same line of business. The largest category, food and beverages, is known for the competition existing between domestic and foreign companies, and admired by specialists and consumers alike, because of their top rankings. On the other hand, we see a total lack of national benchmarks in the automotive and pharmaceutical industries. The banking and conglomerate industries were found to be the most static, without newcomers or companies leaving the industries. Gruma moved up three spots in the General Food and Beverage Ranking this year to 12th, from the 15th position it held in 2014

THE 100 MOST REPUTABLE COMPANIES IN MEXICO. (EL FINANCIERO 1-4-5)  

Of the ten information technology companies in Merco's corporate reputation rankings this year, seven improved their position, two are new entrants, and one fell one position on the list. Google, Microsoft, and Apple are this year's three technology giants, ranked in the fourth, eighth and ninth positions, respectively, among the ten most admired companies in Mexico. All of these rankings were held by consumer companies until last year. The market capitalization of these three companies is 20% higher than Mexico's GDP, standing at US $1.5 billion, while their brand values are ranked among the top five in the world, according to specialized rankings. Gruma moved up 16 positions in the general Corporate Reputation Rankings from 51st in 2014 to the 35th position in 2015 with 5,971 points.   

CARLOS VELAZQUEZ / VERANDA / 16 GOVERNMENT AGENCIES INVOLVED IN POLICY TO PROMOTE MEXICO'S CULINARY INDUSTRY (EXCÉLSIOR 8)  

In a country lacking strategies to reaffirm its identity, the federal government launched the policy to promote Mexico's culinary industry that seeks to recognize value chains, promote the nation's cuisine both within and outside of the country's borders, and establish a training, funding, and competence certification system. Enrique Peña Nieto also announced the Ven a Comer (Come and Eat) brand that will be linked to the nation's “country brand” and stressed that the food industry in Mexico provides 5.5 million direct and indirect jobs and represents one-third of traveler spending ... Some of the Mexican businessmen at the panel included Daniel Milmo, president of the Mexican Wine Association; Gruma president Juan Antonio González; Grupo Modelo president Ricardo Tadeu, and chef Enrique Olvera, representing Colectivo Mexicano de Cocina. 

THE REGIO (MONTERREY, IN NORTHERN MEXICO) INDEX IS MORE PROFITABLE THAN THE CPI: (EL ECONOMISTA 2)

So far this year, the Regio Index moved forward 6.46%, above the Mexican Stock Exchange's main indicator, the Prices & Quotes Index, which maintained its 3.73% yield in the same period. The best performers during this period were Axtel, with 76.3% growth, followed by Vitro with 48.9%, and Gruma with 34.2% ... In 2014, the companies with the highest yields on the Regio Index were Gruma, OMA, and Autlán, with 59.3%, 55.0%, and 54.7% increases, respectively.

AMÉRICA ECONÓMICA EDITORIAL / YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE... (AMÉRICAECONOMÍA 8)

If we were timid when talking about the 500 largest companies in Latin America in the fall of 2014, today we can talk straight about the winter. 65% or 334 companies in this universe of large firms in Latin America saw their sales fall, and only the remaining 35% increased or kept the sales status quo. We invite you to read the recipe used by the companies that managed to profit, despite the adverse global economic scenario, in the analysis carried out by our editor Carlos Tromben, based on data compiled by the AméricaEconomía Intelligence team led by Andrés Almeida and Catherine Lacourt. Ecopetrol, JBS, Cencosud, and Gruma embody the reality of the winning and losing companies. Some are battered and others are favored by a mix of low commodity prices, devalued local currencies and rising interest rates, apply different strategies to weather or benefit from this storm. The result is just as diverse. 

THE LARGEST 500 COMPANIES IN LATIN AMERICA / 4. (AMÉRICAECONOMÍA 88-89)

América Economía published its ranking of“The largest 500 companies in Latin America” whereGruma was ranked 161 in 2014.

THE LARGEST 500 COMPANIES IN LATIN AMERICA / 13. (AMÉRICAECONOMÍA 117)

Gruma ranked 35 among “The 100 largest exporters” in 2014.

LAS 500 MAYORES EMPRESAS DE AMÉRICA LATINA / 15.(AMÉRICAECONOMÍA 121) 

Gruma ranked 50 among“The 50 largest companies in Mexico”in 2014. 

LAS 500 MAYORES EMPRESAS DE AMÉRICA LATINA / 9.(AMÉRICAECONOMÍA 112) 

Gruma ranked 30th in the 2014“Return on equity”ranking.

SALT SHAKER NUMBER (AMÉRICAECONOMÍA 78-79)

The FAO food price index has been falling since April 2014, to stand at the same level as in 2010. Meat, dairy, cereals, oils and sugar are all in the same situation. However, the drought affecting large global production centers such as Brazil and the U.S., combined with strong demand, anticipate a turnaround. The food industry is increasingly affected by strong concerns about sodium, sugar and trans fat content. An Euromonitor report stresses the awareness by governments and consumers in Latin America, where obesity and related problems are increasingly on the rise. Taxes and increasingly demanding regulations are also becoming a headache for large companies. Another controversial element continues to be the patenting of seeds and genetically modified crops. In the 2014 ranking,Gruma ranked eighth on the list of“Sales for companies in2014 Sales,”with US $3.387 billion.

ALFREDO HUERTA / FINANCES 24. (24 HORAS 16)

So far this year, shares linked to the domestic consumer sector have reported positive performance compared with other sectors of the stock market. While the CPI in 2015 has registered close to 4.0% in capital gains, companies like Walmex and Liverpool are reporting close to 28% of direct gains on their listings, while Lala and Alsea are reporting a little over 30%, Gruma is closer to 40%, with Bimbo and Femsa reporting close to 10.0% gains, to a lesser extent, but with significant progress. The consumer data we continue to see could maintain the positive pace reported by most of these companies

GRUMA, MANAGED BY JUAN GONZÁLEZ MORENO, PROMOTES MEXICO'S CULINARY HERITAGE (PUBLIMETRO.COM.MX 0) (EL SOL DE PUEBLA 0)

Mexican cuisine is recognized worldwide as an Intangible Heritage of Humanity, which is why President Enrique Peña Nieto launched the policy to promote Mexico's culinary industry. During the launch event, Gruma Chairman Juan González Moreno, different Secretaries of state and the country's food specialists shared the panel with the President of Mexico. It bears noting that Gruma has not only supported the Conservatory of Mexican Gastronomic Culture for more than a decade but has promoted a series of domestic and international culinary encounters throughout its history, as an international leader in corn flour and tortilla production. 

THE WEIGHT OF THE 100 MOST ADMIRED CEOS. (EL FINANCIERO 1-6)  

These leaders have succeeded in positioning their companies in their respective industries, under intense domestic and international competition. Juan Antonio González Moreno is ranked 67^th in the 2015 General Ranking with 4,005 points

THE 100 MOST REPUTABLE COMPANIES IN MEXICO. (EL FINANCIERO 1-4-5)

Of the ten information technology companies inMerco's Corporate Reputation Rankings this year, seven improved their position, two are new entrants, and one fell one position on the list. Google, Microsoft, and Apple are this year's three technology giants, ranked in the fourth, eighth and ninth positions, respectively, among the ten most admired companies in Mexico. All of these rankings were held by consumer companies until last year...Grumamoved up 16 positions in theGeneral Rankings from 51st in 2014 to the 35th position en 2015.

CUBA, THE NEW TROPICAL CHINA? (WORLD EXECUTIVE 84-90)

Mexican businessmen have invested just over US $22 billion dollars in the Island over the last two years. However, the amount allocated to Cuba is so insignificant that it doesn't even show up on the world map. According to trends reported by the Central Bank of Mexico, Mexican foreign direct investment abroad in 2015 could stand at US $12 billion. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Economy, José Antonio Meade and Ildefonso Guajardo, respectively, have said that Cuba can be a great alternative for Mexican businessmen as the island needs at least US $2.5 billion in FDI per year. Other Mexican agribusiness companies that could venture into that market include Gruma that could expand its presence, Grupo Alfa through Sigma Alimentos, as well as a dozen other companies that are engaged in the sugar business

STRONG DOLLAR 'NURTURES' GRUMA REVENUES. (EL FINANCIERO 16)

Gruma shareholders are excited about the fact that the world's largest tortilla manufacturer's wrapped burritos as well of that of gold and silver prices are listed in U.S. dollars. The price of the Mexican company's bonds has practically doubled the average for emerging markets this year. In July, the company reported that 73% of its sales in the second quarter came from abroad ...

CARLOS HANK AMONG THE TOP 50 LEADERS WITH THE BEST REPUTATION IN MEXICO (EL PORVENIR.MX 0)

The president of Grupo Financiero Banorte, Carlos Hank Gonzalez, joined the list of 50 leaders with the best reputation in Mexico, according to Merco. In 2012, Carlos Hank González was appointed to serve as Vice President forGruma, the world's largest corn flour and tortilla manufacturer that does business in 120 countries, and has worked alongside his uncle,Juan González Moreno, to consolidate the company's financial strategy. 

MEXICAN COMPANIES SET OUT TO CONQUER THE ARABIC MARKET. (EL FINANCIERO 18)  

Arab countries have become an attractive region for Mexican companies that are betting on a market where imports could exceed US $1.77 billion dollars by the end of 2015, according to the Arab Mexican Chamber of Industry and Commerce (CAMIC). Some of the companies expanding their operations in Arab countries include children's entertaining firm KidZania, which already has entertainment centers in Egypt and Dubai… Meanwhile Gruma, through Azteca Foods Europe, and Helvex are also sending exports to the region…

GRUMA, LED BY JUAN GONZÁLEZ MORENO, MEETS THE QUALITY REGULATIONS OF THE CONTINENTS WHERE IT DOES BUSINESS. (EL OCCIDENTAL 0)

As one of Mexico's largest food companies with operations abroad, Gruma led by Juan González Moreno, must align with health, environmental, grain storage, antitrust, employment, labeling and tax rules and regulations in the countries where it does business, as these conditions guarantee the quality of the Mexican company's products. The world's largest corn flour and tortilla producer has a global presence on four continents including America, Europe, Asia, and Oceania, and sells its products to more than 120 countries, where it is fully compliant, at 100%, with quality, health and procedure regulations issued by the corresponding authorities.

WINNERS / LOSERS. (FORBES MÉXICO 16) Juan Antonio González Moreno. +6.07 Gruma's market value: $91.14 billion Mexican pesos. One of the companies benefiting from the Mexican peso's depreciation against the U.S. dollar is making good profits

GRUMA, SIMEC, AND GAP, INTERACCIONES' FAVORITE SHARES. (EL ECONOMISTA 4)

Cementos Mexicanos (Cemex),Grupo Maseca (Gruma), Simec, Gentera, Promotora y Operadora de Infraestructura (Pinfra), and Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacífico (GAP) are among the favorite public companies trading on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the highly volatile environment in global and domestic capital markets and currencies. Capital Strategy analyst, Ulises Castro García, at Grupo Financiero Interacciones, said that the firm has analyzed its model portfolio to add those issuers that do not feel that they will be affected by the volatility stemming partly from speculation about the U.S. Federal Reserve's monetary policy… 

IT'S BEEN THREE YEARS SINCE ROBERTO GONZÁLEZ BARRERA HAS PASSED ON. (LÓPEZ DÓRIGA )

Joaquín López-Dóriga, host: I want to remember an extraordinary Mexican, who died three years ago, Don Roberto González Barrera, the founder of Maseca and Banorte. I have fond memories of him three years after his demise, which is tomorrow.

MEXICANS IN THE WORLD (EXPANSIÓN 3-22-23)

Goodbye NYC. Afflicted by lower trading, Gruma decided to delist from the NYSE, despite reporting 22.8% record gains last year, to focus on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The decision was also based on the company's a cost reduction strategy of trading, legal and audit fees. Gruma weighed the benefits against the associated costs and decided that trading on the NYSE was no longer justifiable. The company expects to benefit from ending the program... According to S&P, Gruma reported higher profitability and less debt by reducing costs 

REGIO COMPANIES CIRCUMVENT CHINESE BACKLASH (EL NORTE 0)

Shares of companies based in Monterrey got on a Chinese manufacturing roller coaster early Monday morning capped at 14.82% on average but closed 4.78% up over last Friday on average. Of all Mexican companies listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange, Axtel reported the best balance with 13.41%, followed by Cemex with a 7.45% rise, and Gruma with 0.85% increase.

INVEST AND TRAVEL TOMORROW. (EL UNIVERSAL 1-4)

When piggy banks, envelopes, bills under the mattress and bottles filled with coins are not enough to pay for travel, it's time to try another way to save: investment funds. If you are new in the field, we will tell you what this is all about and what you need to do to grow that stash you often spend on the most banal things, and that could take you on your dream trip, regardless of how difficult that sounds. Financial adviser Seúl Gómez who has specialized in asset protection, explains that funds are instruments others use to grow your money. There are two types of funds: equity and debt. Equity funds invest your capital in companies such as Apple, Televisa or Gruma. They can win or lose, but will give you the best yields because they could increase your savings up to 16%.

MEXICAN COMPANIES STAY AWAY FROM WALL STREET; 40% LEAVE THE NYSE IN 10 YEARS. (EL FINANCIERO pp-22)  

In early September this year, Gruma will stop trading on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), leaving only 12 of the 21 Mexican companies that started trading in that market in 2004. On June 26, Gruma announced its intention to delist its American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) from the NYSE and concentrate its operations in the Mexican Stock Exchange (MSE), to reduce the costs associated with its stock maintenance, trading, legal and audit fees...  

TRENDS (EL ECONOMISTA 7) GRUMA.

Grupo Financiero Interacciones said that the firm has analyzed its model portfolio to add those issuers that do not feel that they will be affected by volatility, including Gruma