La Porteña Foods Awarded Top Honors in Entrepreneur Accelerator Program
The woman founded Argentinian chimichurri brand receives $10,000 and 12-Week mentorship with Brazi Bites
Brazi Bites, pioneer of Latin-inspired, better-for-you, naturally gluten-free foods, announced La Porteña Foods as the winner of its first Latino Entrepreneur Accelerator Program (LEAP). Selected based on the brand’s powerful story and inspiring founder, La Porteña receives a $10,000 business grant and a 12-week mentorship with Brazi Bites Co-Founder and CMO, Junea Rocha, alongside access to resources across the Brazi Bites team, including sales, marketing, operations, finance, e-commerce and more.
Born out of a family recipe with Argentinian roots, La Porteña is a Portland-based, Latino-owned business that crafts locally sourced, high-quality, small-batch chimichurri. Founded by a second-generation Argentine immigrant, Jessica Viciconte, the company is committed to growing a diverse food system, supporting farmers, and building strong communities. La Porteña is elevating chimichurri, introducing the colorful flavors of South America as a way to honor and celebrate Argentinian culture.