GS1 Mexico’s Infocode app, which identifies Mexican-made products via barcodes, received the “Made in Mexico” seal at Fábrica de Negocio CDMX 2025. The event gathered over 4,000 entrepreneurs and 39 retail chains to enhance the economy and advance digital commerce in Mexico. How can Mexican entrepreneurs make their products instantly recognized as national and gain consumer trust?
Key points
- GS1 Mexico’s Infocode App Receives “Made in Mexico” Seal at Fábrica de Negocio (FDN) CDMX 2025
- Infocode provides detailed and reliable information about national products through barcode scanning.
- FDN CDMX 2025 brought together over 4,000 entrepreneurs and 39 retail chains to foster commercial connections.
- GS1 Mexico promotes digitalization and standardization for SMEs, which contribute 52% of GDP.
- A transition to 2D or QR codes starting in 2027 was highlighted, which will allow for more product information.
- An agreement was signed between GS1 Mexico and Concanaco-Servytur to strengthen micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises.
- The event included conferences on business profitability, digital transformation, and international trade.
Infocode has been awarded the prestigious “Hecho en México” recognition
At the inauguration of Fábrica de Negocio (FDN) CDMX 2025, the Ministry of Economy awarded the “Hecho en México” (Made in Mexico) seal to GS1 Mexico’s Infocode mobile application. This tool lets consumers check if a product is made in Mexico by scanning the barcode. It also offers details about the product’s origin, nutritional values, videos, and promotions.
Jorge Garcés, president of GS1 Mexico, emphasized that “the Mexico Plan aims to strengthen the domestic market, investment, and long-term economic growth by focusing on SMEs, which contribute 52% of the national GDP.“
Fábrica de Negocio CDMX 2025: A Key Platform for Entrepreneurs
Over two days, FDN CDMX 2025 welcomed over 4,000 entrepreneurs, allowing them to connect with 39 wholesale stores and commercial chains. Juan Carlos Molina, general director of GS1 Mexico, noted in a press release that “one in four products manages to be placed on sales floors and digital platforms within 6 to 12 months.”
Manola Zabalza Aldama, Secretary of Economic Development of CDMX, highlighted the importance of the event to integrate more companies into formal commerce and promote technological and digital collaboration.
Technological innovation and the future of commerce
The 2025 edition of Fábrica de Negocio (Business Factory) is important because it marks the shift to 2D or QR codes, which will be used alongside traditional barcodes starting in 2027. Alejandro Trejo, the director of associates at GS1 Mexico, highlighted that these codes will enable small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to provide comprehensive details, including batch numbers, expiration dates, ingredients, and traceability. This advancement will ultimately benefit consumers and enhance the entire supply chain.
Partnerships to strengthen SMEs
GS1 Mexico and Concanaco-Servytur have agreed to support millions of micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in commerce, services, and tourism by encouraging the use of global standards, providing training, and promoting technological modernization.
Highlighted activities and conferences
The event included talks such as “The 7 Keys to Profitability in Businesses” by Sofía Macías and “High-Impact Transformation with High-Impact Training” by Salvador Reyes. On the second day, Ildefonso Guajardo, former Minister of Economy, will lead the conference “The Future of USMCA in the Trump Era.”
Conclusion
The GS1 Mexico Infocode app marks a significant technological advancement that not only emphasizes the importance of national products but also enhances the support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and bolsters consumer confidence. The incorporation of digital tools that provide insights into product origins, nutritional content, and traceability meets a genuine demand for enhanced transparency and accountability in everyday shopping.
For these initiatives to be effective and lasting, they must go beyond vague promotions or events with unclear or hard-to-verify data. Public communication should be clear and backed by accessible, verifiable data, allowing entrepreneurs and consumers to make informed decisions.
The shift to 2D or QR codes should include real support for SMEs, which often struggle to adopt these digital tools due to structural limitations. Agreements and partnerships, like the one with Concanaco-Servytur, must deliver effective training, accessible resources, and ongoing support.
Finally, the importance of events like Fábrica de Negocio CDMX 2025 lies in their ability to generate genuine collaboration networks. To achieve this requires transparency, measurable data, and a real commitment to formalizing and modernizing national commerce.
In conclusion, the technological future of Mexican commerce holds great promise, yet its success hinges on the alignment of intentions with tangible actions that genuinely support the backbone of the economy: small and medium-sized enterprises.
