Dulces Miguelito facts for kids
Dulces Miguelito is a famous Mexican candy company. They are well-known for making delicious treats using a special fruit pulp called chamoy.
| Industry | Food Industry |
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| Founded | 1971 |
| Headquarters | , |
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Key people
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Francisco Valente González |
| Products | candies |
History
In 1970, a man named Francisco Valente González worked for a company in Mexico City. This company made fruit pulp.
Later, the company faced tough times. Francisco lost his job. As payment, he received a manual machine and a refrigerator. These were used for packaging products.
Starting a New Business
In 1971, Francisco started his own business. He created a new product called Chamoy Miguelito. This was a special chamoy pulp.
He began selling and delivering his product. He used his bicycle to visit stores and candy shops. Over time, Chamoy Miguelito became very popular in Mexico.
New Flavors and Machines
Between 1973 and 1974, Francisco created more exciting products. He made Miguelito Chamoy Enchilado y de Sabores. These new flavors were a huge hit.
He even designed a special machine himself. This machine helped to pack the powdered products.
Growing the Company
From 1975 to 1980, Dulces Miguelito introduced even more flavors. These included Menta Paleta, Chabacano Rojo, and Chabacano Seco.
During this period, the company also started using automated machines. These machines helped make more products faster.
Since 1993, Dulces Miguelito has continued to grow. They have added many new candies to their collection. Some popular additions include Mickey pulp, Miguelín paleta, and Chochiboy's.
