Vélez-Bautista was most recently chief executive officer of Mission Foods, the leading producer of fresh and authentic tortillas and other Mexican food products.

Loaded with a blend of yellow corn, roasted corn, green chilis, cheddar and cotija cheeses, Rojo’s® newest dip comes in a convenient 12oz microwaveable container and has no artificial flavors, or preservatives.

Ramen Lab, the pop-up restaurant incubator from Sun Noodle, announced  that it is launching a frozen prepared ramen bowl product line called Ramen Lab at Home: Chef to Guest. Ramen Lab will collaborate with celebrated ramen chefs. The store launched on August 7.

Schwan’s Food Service, Inc. announced that it has joined forces with fellow CJ CheilJedang (CJCJ) subsidiary, TMI Trading, to offer a wide array of 100-plus authentic Asian food menu solutions for foodservice operators in the United States. Together, CJCJ, Schwan’s and TMI are bringing their complementary Asian food heritages, expertise and capabilities to market as a single portfolio to drive Asian category growth for foodservice distributors and operators nationwide.

Today's consumer recognizes that Asian Cuisine is made of a complex web of interrelated relationships of molecular compounds, ingredients, cooking methods and techniques within cultural contexts that are at the same time unique and similar in resulting flavor experiences.

Many Café Spice internationally themed prepared meals, enjoyed by grocery and specialty-market shoppers, are now available for delivery across the United States in areas served by Amazon Fresh.

Tia Lupita, a Bay Area Mexican food brand, debuted an upcycled tortilla, the latest addition to its popular grain-free cactus tortilla line which has gained market share against major category players over recent months.

After dining out and trying a new flavor, consumers want to experiment with new tastes at home. American palates have recently taken their dining cues from fiery, authentic flavors of Latin, Asian, African and Indian cuisines.

Entrepreneurial Equity Partners, a Chicago-based private equity firm focused on the food and consumer packaged goods industries, announced that Kronos Foods, one of e2p’s portfolio companies, has reached an agreement to merge with Grecian Delight Foods, Inc., a Parthenis family business. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.