CHICAGO– Azteca Foods, Inc., a pioneer in refrigerated tortillas, has announced the launch of its new product platform featuring a “healthier for you” assortment, anchored by four new No Preservative flour options. Available in July, the No Preservative flour tortillas come in fajita, taco and burrito sizes, and a new mini snack size which is perfect for portion control and kids snacking. All Azteca’s No Preservative flour options contain no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors or flavors.
The No Preservative tortillas are part of Azteca Foods’ commitment to providing healthier options for consumers. The new platform also includes tortillas with added Calcium and Vitamin D, a tortilla option made with Ultragrain® Whole Wheat Flour, Organic, Whole Wheat, Low Carb and more. All Azteca tortillas are refrigerated during every step of the process – from right out of the oven to the store – this commitment ensures the freshness that consumers depend on.
“Our No Preservative tortillas are an exciting addition to our entire new platform of healthier for you products,” said Azteca VP Marketing and Innovation Julie Nargang. “This paired with only the finest and freshest ingredients deliver the healthier benefits, without compromising the authenticity and delicious taste our customers have come to expect and demand from our brand.”
Azteca Foods has a proud history of introducing products that appeal to consumers' ever-changing needs while remaining true to their Mexican heritage that has been at the heart of the company’s success since 1969. The new No Preservative tortilla line will be available at select grocery retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $1.99-$3.79. For more information on Azteca No Preservative tortillas and other products, visit https://www.facebook.com/AztecaFoods.
About Azteca Foods, Inc.
Azteca Foods, Inc. was founded in 1969 by Art Velasquez based on his vision of taking his love of Mexican foods mainstream. Today, Azteca is still family owned and operated, and is recognized as the leader in the Mexican Foods category. Azteca offers a wide variety of products that meet the needs of consumers, chefs and manufacturing partners through retail, food service and industrial businesses – both domestic and global. Products include softer and fresher tortillas found in the refrigerated section of leading grocers and ready-to-bake salad shells under the Azteca brand.
About Ultragrain® Whole Wheat Flour
Ultragrain whole wheat flour delivers whole grain nutrition with the taste, texture and mainstream appeal of white flour. To learn more and to see a video about the growing and harvesting of Ultragrain, visit Ultragrain.com. The Ultragrain® trademark is used under license from Ardent Mills.
Source: Azteca Foods, Inc
