{"id":8005,"date":"2025-10-23T18:07:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:07:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/?post_type=news&#038;p=8005"},"modified":"2025-10-23T18:25:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T23:25:13","slug":"griffith-foods-relaunches-bold-jalapeno-sauces","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/fr-CA\/news\/griffith-foods-relaunches-bold-jalapeno-sauces\/","title":{"rendered":"Griffith Foods Relaunches Bold Jalape\u00f1o Sauces\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/themes\/griffithfoods\/build\/images\/dummy.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7966 lozad\" style=\"width:469px;height:auto\" data-src=\"https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/10\/JALAPENO-SAUCES-LOGO-1024x552.jpg\"\/><\/figure>    <p><strong><em>Fire-Roasted Jalape\u00f1o Sauces Tap into Rising Demand for Mexican Inspired Flavors<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>    <p><strong>Alsip, Ill., Oct. 23, 2025 &#8211; <\/strong>Griffith Foods today announced the relaunch of its Jalape\u00f1o Sauce Portfolio across the United States and Mexico. The refreshed line features three distinctive sauces crafted with fresh, fire-roasted jalape\u00f1os. Each is designed to deliver Mexican inspired flavor to foodservice operators, retailers, and food manufacturers.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The relaunched portfolio includes a Roasted Red Jalape\u00f1o Sauce, Roasted Jalape\u00f1o, and Creamy Roasted Jalape\u00f1o. Each sauce has been reformulated based on extensive consumer feedback and sensory data to meet evolving taste preferences in both markets.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Meeting Consumer Demand for Bold, Authentic Flavors<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The relaunch comes at a time when spicy and Mexican-inspired flavors are experiencing significant growth. Recent market research shows that 71 percent of U.S. consumers have purchased Mexican cuisine in the past three months, and 56 percent find spicy flavors appealing. In Mexico, 75 percent prefer spicy profiles, with 83 percent favoring moderate to high spice levels.&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>&#8220;Our Jalape\u00f1o Sauce Portfolio represents a commitment to authentic flavor and ingredients,&#8221; said Rochelle Schaetzl, VP of Marketing for North America at Griffith Foods. &#8220;These sauces are made with locally sourced, fire-roasted jalape\u00f1os from family-owned farms and large Mexican growers. They deliver the bold, complex taste that today&#8217;s consumers expect while offering a ready-to-eat format that offers operational efficiency that foodservice and retail partners require.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Key Product Attributes<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The relaunched portfolio features:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Fire-roasted jalape\u00f1os for authentic smoky flavor\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>No artificial colors, flavors, or MSG\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>No preservatives\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Versatile applications across multiple menu categories\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing Jalapen\u0303o Sauces!\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/SbUEfw22iL8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/div><\/figure>    <p><strong>Versatile Applications Across Segments<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>The sauces are designed for use across QSR\/foodservice, retail, and protein processing segments. Applications include:&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and tacos\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Salads, bowls, and dressings\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Fried items, including chicken tenders, nuggets, and fish\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Pizza toppings\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li>Dips and appetizers\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <p><strong>About the Portfolio<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Roasted Red Jalape\u00f1o:<\/strong> Fiery red jalape\u00f1os and fresh vegetables are charred and blended into a hot and savory jalape\u00f1o salsa with medium heat.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Roasted Green Jalape\u00f1o :<\/strong> Fresh green jalape\u00f1os and tomatillos are charred and blended into a fresh and savory salsa verde with bright, zesty flavor.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <ul class=\"wp-block-list\"> <li><strong>Roasted Jalape\u00f1o Ranch:<\/strong> Creamy ranch infused with fire-roasted jalape\u00f1os, delivering a perfect balance of smoky heat and tangy flavor.\u00a0<\/li> <\/ul>    <p>The Jalape\u00f1o Sauce Portfolio is now available for order in the United States and Mexico. For more information, product samples, or to discuss partnership opportunities, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgriffithfoods.com%2Fna%2Fproduct%2Fjalapeno-portfolio%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7Csvillalobos%40griffithfoods.com%7C0f61be89e740427fe45608de0ce27aa2%7C16a486f632144c80b38d52f754d87bbb%7C0%7C0%7C638962364067907633%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=Um1ebvTR6pYqxbs%2BDE6bENhjqzxfXp5e6Kt1URKUIKc%3D&amp;reserved=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/griffithfoods.com\/na\/product\/jalapeno-portfolio\/<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>About Griffith Foods<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Griffith\u202fFoods\u202fis a global product development partner supporting food companies to meet the evolving needs of consumers with high-quality, customized products. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, the company is known for collaborative innovation guided by its purpose to \u201cblend care and creativity to nourish the world.\u201d\u202fGriffith\u202fFoods, operating in over 40 countries, is helping to catalyze and build a sustainable food system. The company\u2019s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces. For more information, visit\u202f<a href=\"http:\/\/www.griffithfoods.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">www.<strong>griffithfoods<\/strong>.com<\/a>\u202f\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>###&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><strong>Media Contacts:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Emilio Balderas&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Mercury LLC&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><a href=\"mailto:emilio.balderas@mercuryllc.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">emilio.balderas@mercuryllc.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Susan Villalobos&nbsp;<\/p>    <p>Griffith Foods&nbsp;<\/p>    <p><a href=\"mailto:svillalobos@griffithfoods.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">svillalobos@griffithfoods.com<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fire-Roasted Jalape\u00f1o Sauces Tap into Rising Demand for Mexican Inspired Flavors\u00a0 Alsip, Ill., Oct. 23, 2025 &#8211; Griffith Foods today announced the relaunch of its Jalape\u00f1o Sauce Portfolio across the United States and Mexico. 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