Querendona Pineapple Pepper Sauce
Chapala Hot Sauces
Roland Sofrito Amarillo
Tajin Twist
Aquamar Crab Sticks
Chocolate Cruncheros
Coriat Equipment
El Mexicano Mexican Dairy Products
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In this issue’s Marketplace, we highlight products that will be showcased at the National Restaurant Association Show May 17-20 in Chicago and at the Antojo Industry Trade Expo October 13-14 in Long Beach, California.
National Restaurant Association Show® 2025 Food and Beverage (FABI) Awards Winners
The awards honor exceptional and innovative food and beverage products that are shaping the future of the restaurant industry.
Roland® Sofrito with Aji Amarillo. This sofrito combines cooked-down aromatics and Aji Amarillo peppers for a bright, fruity flavor with moderate spice — enhances dishes as a sauce, protein marinade, ceviche base, or topping for tacos and nachos. rolandfoods.com
Ajinomoto Foods North America Cruncheros. Posada Birria Cruncheros are filled with shredded beef seasoned with cumin, cinnamon, clove, bay leaf, and other spices, dipped in a savory batter. Posada Mexican-Style Hot Chocolate Cruncheros combine the flavors of traditional Mexican hot chocolate with a crunchy exterior and a subtly spicy, sweet filling. ajinomotofoods.com
Querendona Pineapple Pepper Sauce. This blend of sweet and heat combines ripe pineapple with a zesty pepper kick and a touch of cayenne — perfect for meats, seafood, snacks, and cocktails. querendona.com/us/
Tajin Twist. The sweet and spicy kick this seasoning blend delivers is a natural fit for everything from fruit, ice cream, and candies to tacos, wings, and cocktails. tajin.com/us/
Antojo Industry Expo Exhibitors
This is a small sample of the food, beverage and equipment products you’ll find at this event.
Coriat Kitchen Solutions. Since 1974, Mexico City-based Coriat has been a leading provider of commercial kitchen equipment including ranges, ovens, fryers, refrigeration equipment and more to help restaurants streamline kitchen operations. www.coriat.com.mx
Salsa Lago de Chapala. For nearly 50 years, Salsa Lago de Chapala, a producer from Chapala, Jalisco, has been crafting delicious salsas that can spice up most any item on your menu. Find a list of products plus recipes at chapalahotsauce.com
El Mexicano Mexican Dairy Products. Rich, traditional flavors are the hallmark of El Mexicano’s extensive product line that includes queso fresco, crema Mexicana, arroz con leche, cajeta and a variety of other premium dairy items. elmexicano.net
Aquamar Premium Surimi Seafood. The company’s extensive range of frozen and refrigerated crab-flavored seafood products are great for tacos and other Mexican/Latin and fusion appetizers and entrees. aquamarseafood.com
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