PRIVATE LABEL AND CO-PACKAGING
Authentico Foods™ is a Chicago-based manufacturer of authentic Mexican food products, bringing together two trusted heritage brands — El Ranchero™ and La Guadalupana™ — known for their all-natural ingredients, traditional recipes, and authentic flavor.
From premium products to value-tier programs, Authentico Foods helps retail partners bring authentic Mexican foods to market with dependable production and scalable manufacturing.
Experts in Food Manufacturing
Production Capacity
- Tortilla Chips: 3 million pounds annually
- Tamales: 6 million tamales annually
Trusted Retail Partnerships
- Including Kroger divisions such as Roundy’s
Certified & Compliant
- FDA & USDA Certified Facilities
- Fully HACCP Compliant
- $10M Product Liability Insurance
Tortilla Chips
Core Capabilities
- Stone-ground corn tortilla chips
- Traditional, thin & crispy, restaurant-style, and cantina-style varieties
- White, yellow, and blue corn options
- Non-GMO corn varieties available
- Corn oil-based formulations
- Clean label products with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Operational Strengths
- Automated frying and seasoning systems
- In-house seasoning blending capabilities
- Metal detection and nitrogen flush packaging
- Retail-ready display case packing capabilities
Restaurant-Style Tortilla Chips
- Available in 10–26 oz retail bag formats
- Clean ingredient formulations
- Naturally shelf-stable with up to 120-day shelf life
- Optimized case pack configurations for efficient palletization
- Display-ready packaging designed for retail merchandising standards
We can offer:
- Everyday core SKU programs
- Seasonal and limited-time flavor offerings
Tamales
Core Capabilities
- Stone-ground corn masa
- Traditional tamales wrapped in corn husks
- Scratch-made mole sauces and salsas
- Non-GMO corn options available
- Lard, vegetable shortening, or oil-based formulations for vegetarian and vegan requirements
- Clean label products with no artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives
Operational Strengths
- Steam oven and sous vide cooking capabilities for pork, beef, and chicken
- In-house recipe development and customization
- Metal detection and vacuum-sealed packaging
- Retail-ready display case packing capabilities
- Flexible packaging formats including bulk, multipack, frozen, and refrigerated programs
Authentic Mexican-Style Tamales
- Available in 1.5 oz to 5.0 oz sizes
- Clean ingredient formulations
- Naturally preserved for extended shelf stability
- Optimized case pack configurations for efficient palletization
- Display-ready packaging designed for retail merchandising standards
Program Flexibility
- Everyday core SKU programs
- Seasonal and limited-time flavor offerings
Other Current Products
FDA
- Baked Tortilla Triangles to Fry for Tortilla Chips
USDA
- Burritos
- Enchiladas
Food Safety & Compliance
- GFSI-recognized SQF certification
- Annual third-party food safety audits
- Full product traceability systems
- Established recall readiness protocols
- Comprehensive allergen control program
- Approved supplier qualification program for ingredients
Supporting documentation and audit reports are available upon request.
Cost & Value Advantages
Our vertically integrated sourcing and manufacturing capabilities allow us to deliver:
- Competitive cost-per-pound pricing
- Freight-efficient pallet configurations
- Consistent product quality with minimal variation
We understand the operational needs of today’s retail programs, including:
- Lean and efficient SKU strategies
- High-velocity product performance
- Reliable lead times and on-time delivery
- Strong service levels and dependable fill rates
- Full EDI capabilities including POs, ASNs, and invoicing
Our operations are built to support scalable, retail-ready programs with efficiency and reliability.
Why are We a Fit
- FDA and USDA certified facilities
- Experienced private label and co-manufacturing partner
- Proven ability to meet stringent retail quality and compliance standards
- Scalable production capabilities for regional and national distribution programs
Next Steps
- Collaborate to understand your private label program needs
- Provide product samples for evaluation
- Share detailed product specification sheets
- Review pricing and cost modeling opportunities