Alimentec 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award: Beatriz Fernández recognized as a benchmark of business and social leadership in the food industry

As part of Alimentec 2024, the leading food and beverage industry trade fair in Latin America, the Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Beatriz Fernández, co-founder of Crepes & Waffles. This recognition highlights her outstanding impact on the industry, driven by an innovative business vision and a strong commitment to social responsibility focused on employee well-being.

Why is Beatriz Fernández a benchmark in the food industry?

Since its early beginnings, Crepes & Waffles has stood out in the market as a restaurant model that blends fast casual, fine dining, and comfort food. Beatriz Fernández’s vision has enabled the brand to remain accessible to a broad audience while maintaining high quality standards, positioning it as one of the most beloved brands in Colombia.

Beyond its gastronomic offering, Crepes & Waffles is widely recognized for creating opportunities for single mothers and vulnerable communities, demonstrating a strong commitment to social inclusion. This approach has become an inspiring benchmark for entrepreneurs seeking to implement responsible business practices.

Alimentec recognizes both business and social leadership

The Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Alimentec 2024 reflects the fair’s commitment to recognizing leaders who have made significant contributions to the industry. It reinforces Alimentec’s role as a key meeting point for business development with a positive social impact.

In this regard, Alberto Almanza, Project Director of Alimentec, stated:

“With this recognition, we reaffirm Alimentec’s commitment to highlighting business initiatives that successfully combine economic performance with social responsibility.”

Crepes & Waffles: a benchmark in corporate social responsibility

The impact of Crepes & Waffles is also reflected in its business policies, which focus on building a model that prioritizes the well-being of its employees and suppliers. This approach has been instrumental in positioning the company as one of the most respected organizations in Colombia.

In this sense, Beatriz Fernández has been a pioneer in demonstrating that a business can achieve profitability while growing alongside its people. This is precisely the message Alimentec seeks to convey through the Lifetime Achievement Award, inspiring other industry players and future generations to pursue a path of innovation and commitment to national development.

Alimentec: a leading platform for the industry in Latin America and the Caribbean

Alimentec will continue to promote the work of leading companies that are shaping a better future for the food and beverage industry across the region. Each edition brings together business leaders, suppliers, and food service professionals to foster connections, share innovations, and showcase best practices.

This recognition of Beatriz Fernández marks the beginning of a series of tributes that the fair will continue presenting in future editions, always with the goal of highlighting those who are transforming the future of food in Latin America and the Caribbean.