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Tortilla Trends: clean label and exciting flavors resonate

Health, high quality and culinary flavors lead the trend pack

April 3, 2019

According to IBISWorld, tortilla production in the U.S. has grown 3 percent in the past five years thanks to the fact that tortillas, especially ones boosted with ingredients like spinach and whole wheat, are perceived to be healthier than bread during a time when consumers value nutrition.

Mi Rancho Mama Carol's THINcredibles corn tortillas

October 22, 2018

Mi Rancho has introduced a new low-calorie corn tortilla product, Mama Carol’s THINcredibles

State of the Industry 2018: Sweet goods flourish by means of variety

State of the Industry 2018: Clean-label, healthy tortillas spur sales

Clean-label, non-GMO, organic and other nontraditional tortilla options help spur category sales

Liz Parker Kuhn

June 22, 2018

As much as the tortilla category stays the same, it also has been striving to include more clean-label, non-GMO, and organic options. The standard white flour or corn tortilla that you see on grocery shelves will continue to persist, but consumers may see vegetable options like sweet potato tortillas alongside them, too.

Tortilla manufacturers Maria and Ricardo's launches new online store locator

June 12, 2018

Maria and Ricardo’s, a manufacturer of high-quality tortillas based in Canton, Massachusetts, has announced the launch of a new online store locator on the company’s website.

Potapas Veggie Medley Potato tortillas

June 4, 2018

Potillas LLC, which manufactures and sells Potapas Gluten Free Potato Tortillas, is launching a new line extension, Veggie Medley Potapas, joining Original Potato and Sweet Potato Potapas already in market.

La Tortilla Factory grows its national footprint while staying true to its roots

La Tortilla Factory continues to expand its reach through upscale, better-for-you and truly unique product innovation.

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 24, 2018

Jose and Mary Tamayo embarked on a pathway of innovation in 1977 when they opened La Tortilla Factory in Santa Rosa, CA. It was Sonoma County's first taquería, but the Tamayos distinctively dubbed it a "Mexicatessen", and it put the family on the map. Patrons could order burritos and tacos from the storefront deli, and in the back, they had a machine and bags of masa to produce each day's fresh corn tortillas.

La Tortilla Factory gives back

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

May 24, 2018

Better-for-you tortilla pioneer La Tortilla Factory has long integrated itself into thriving Sonoma County and supports several area outreach programs.

2018 TIA Convention & Expo: Grow your tortilla business in the desert

May 22, 2018

The 2018 TIA Convention & Expo will take place June 1 and 2 at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert, CA. This is the top industry event exclusively dedicated to the tortilla and tortilla chips industry.

Driving innovation in tortillas and tortilla chips

Tortilla and tortilla chip manufacturers create new variations on the classics

Liz Parker Kuhn

May 17, 2018

Tortilla chips and tortillas are as American as they come, even though they are, of course, of Mexican origin. Manufacturers are putting their own spin on new products to entice consumers to buy more, and also to keep the category fresh.

2018 State of the Industry: Defining the future of foodservice

The snack foods and baked goods distributed to foodservice continue to align with prevailing flavor, format and functional trends shaping the industry

Douglas J. Peckenpaugh

April 13, 2018

The scope and variety of snack foods and baked goods continues to evolve across the U.S. foodservice landscape. Snack producers and bakeries, often working in collaboration with restaurant operators, continue to work to build interest and intrigue across all dayparts, including the omnipresent snacking segment, while still remaining comfortingly familiar. It's a delicate balance, and understanding customer motivations and emerging menu trends is the first step.