SEASON 2: INTERVIEW WITH JULIO CANO OF SWEETCHILANGO (PART 2)

Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, talks with Eric Fernandez, Director of Latin Division at Cheney Brothers, about the growth of authentic Latin sourcing over the past ten years in the foodservice industry and the cause behind this culinary growth. Mr. Fernandez also talks about how consumers are responding to health and diet interests by adjusting the ingredients in their food menus.

Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary Officer of V&V Supremo, talks with Jose Jimenez, owner of Carnicerias Jimenez, about his early experiences in the supermarket business and the state of diversity then. Mr. Jimenez also talks about how the neighborhoods around his business have changed and how he caters to that change.

In this episode of Inspira ®, Gilberto Villaseñor II, Chief Visionary of V&V Supremo®, speaks with Alderman Byron Sigcho-Lopez as he shares his journey from arriving in the U.S. as a teenage immigrant to becoming a leading voice for Chicago’s Pilsen and Little Village neighborhoods. His inspiring story reflects resilience, purpose, and a deep commitment to representing hardworking families and preserving the spirit of the neighborhoods he serves. Together, Gilberto and Alderman Sigcho-Lopez explore what makes these communities truly unique….