The Mama Torrez Salsa Company, founded in 2017 in Spokane,Washington, was inspired by treasured family recipes brought to America all theway from Leon, Mexico. Passionate fans who discovered the fresh made salsas,coleslaw and chips at local farmers markets and craft fairs helped grow thebrand into a regional favorite gradually stocked in grocery stores acrossWashington, Oregon and Montana.

In 2022, Chris Hannigan joined as CEO, recruiting an all-star managementteam of experienced food executives to expand production capabilities and bringMama Torrez products to new markets across the West Coast and beyond. Hannigan,a second-generation Mexican American, was first introduced to Mama Torrezsalsas by a friend who brought him a welcome gift when the Hannigan familyfirst moved to Spokane. "We fell in love with the authentic flavors andfreshness of the products,” he said. “They became a staple in our house, and Irealized there was an opportunity to bring this fantastic product to morepeople."