Latin Flavors facts for kids

Latin Flavors is a company that makes delicious frozen foods. These foods are sold across the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company's main office is located near Miami, Florida.

Latin Flavors specializes in pastries and breads. These tasty treats are inspired by recipes from Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, and South America.

The story of Latin Flavors began in Cuba in 1921. A man named Valentin Garcia, who was of Spanish descent, started his first bakery with his brothers. Their bakery grew steadily over the years. In 1956, they opened a new, bigger bakery in Havana, Cuba. They named it La Gran Via. This bakery quickly became known as the best in Cuba. However, in 1960, the family had to leave their business due to political changes in the country.

Making Delicious Foods

Latin Flavors makes many different kinds of pastries and breads. Some popular items include Argentinean empanadas, Cuban pastries, Dominican pastries, Jamaican patties, and Puerto Rican pastries. They also bake breads from South America and the Caribbean.

These frozen foods are sent out by different companies. These companies help deliver the products to stores and restaurants. Latin Flavors also makes special products for other big companies. They put these companies' names on the packages.

The way food is made at the Latin Flavors plant is carefully watched. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) make sure everything is safe. They also follow special rules called Six Sigma. These rules help make sure the food is made perfectly every time.

Company News

Latin Flavors once helped with a friendly bet between senators. This happened after the 2008 MLB World Series baseball games. Senators from Florida and Pennsylvania made a wager. Latin Flavors provided Cuban pastries for this fun event.

See also

• Cuban cuisine
• Dominican cuisine
• Jamaican cuisine
• Puerto Rican cuisine
• South American cuisine