La Victoria (company) facts for kids
| Owner | MegaMex Foods (a joint venture of Hormel and Herdez) |
|---|---|
| Introduced | 1917 |
| Related brands | Chi-Chi's, Búfalo, Pace Foods |
| Markets | United States |
La Victoria is a well-known American brand that makes delicious Mexican-style food products. They are especially famous for their jarred and bottled salsas. Imagine a company that has been around for over 100 years! La Victoria started way back in 1917 in Los Angeles, California.
The Story of La Victoria
How It All Began
La Victoria was founded in 1917 in sunny Los Angeles, California. This company made history by introducing the very first jarred salsa product in the United States. This special salsa was called Salsa Brava, and it was a true Mexican-style salsa. Amazingly, you can still buy Salsa Brava today!
Growing the Business
In 1941, a person named Henry Tanklage created the La Victoria Sales Company. This was a big step for the brand. They started selling more than just salsa. They introduced other popular Mexican-style sauces, like green and red taco sauce, and also enchilada sauces. This helped La Victoria become a bigger name in kitchens across the country.
Who Owns La Victoria Now
Today, La Victoria is part of a larger food company. It is a division of Hormel, which is a very big food company in the United States. La Victoria is one of the brands under MegaMex Foods. MegaMex Foods is a joint company created by Hormel and another company called Herdez. This means La Victoria products are made and sold by a team that specializes in Mexican-style foods.
