HS, Inc. The company’s line of serving ware is perfect for Mexican restaurants! Products include molcajetes; thermally insulated tortilla servers, and the new Tortilla PleezerTM that combines the thermal qualities and durability of the original server with the added benefit of patented elevators that keep the tortillas slightly raised; taco cradles that hold 3 tacos to keep them separate from rice and beans on the plate; taco servers with 4 compartments, perfect for kitchen preparation; chip and salsa servers; and a cactus style salsa caddie. Custom colors, plus custom logos on the tortilla server are also available. 405-239-6864; sales@hsfoodservers.com; hsfoodservers.com
Mole Amá’s Mole and Chilate Powder. Arriving soon! These all-natural spice blends simplify the mole-making process. It takes just 10 minutes to get authentic Mexican flavor and tradition, saving on labor and prep time. 646-986-0816; moleama.com; instagram.com/mole_ama_/
SuCabrito. This 100% family-owned Caprine processing plant, the largest in Mexico, processes over 450,000 cabritos (baby goats) and adult goats per year. Products include frozen goat, plus signature frozen stews for foodservice and retail including Cabrito En Salsa. Represented in the U.S. by its subsidiary company SuCabrito USA servicing mainly Texas, with distributors across the U.S. sucabritousa.com
Acrónimo Spirits Gin Finished with Sotol. This new gin — the world's first gin finished with sotol — is from the Chihuahua, Mexico-based makers of Acrónimo Sotol Blanco. Finished with 17 percent Sotol Blanco and crafted specifically to blend with a gin base; pairs well with a simple tonic or in more elevated drinks like the Paloma Querida made with grapefruit juice, fresh lime juice, agave syrup and a citrus garnish. Acrónimo.com
J. J. Keller & Associates Cut-resistant Gloves. Protect your employees’ hands with these manufacturer-patented BladestopTM cut-resistant gloves made with a high-performance protective material that combines a graphene technology-based engineered fiber with other common fibers like HPPE and recycled polyester. Part of the company’s SAFEGEAR® glove selection. JJKeller.com/gloves.
Casa Maestri Distillery’s Agave Boom Margaritas. These ready-to-drink cocktails are crafted with 100% agave wine and made and bottled in Mexico by a certified women-owned company. The kosher, gluten-free, 13.9% ABV cocktails come in eight flavors: Cucumber-Jalapeño, Lime, Mango-Chamoy, Passion Fruit, Piña-Coco, Watermelon, White Peach, Strawberry. Imported in the U.S. by Platinum Brands LLC. jose@casamaestri.com; agaveboom.com
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