Tortilla Trends

State of the Industry 2024: Tortilla chips gain ground

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0400

After offering creative flavors and ingredients, tortilla chip producers are drawing double-digit growth.

State of the Industry: Tortillas sales are mostly flat

edfinkel@earthlink.net (Ed Finkel) — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 15:00:00 -0400

As is the case with many bakery products, better-for-you is a leading subcategory.

Tortilla product diversity drives increased sales

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0400

The past several years have been kind to the tortilla market. Tortillas and tortilla chips are essentials across U.S. retail and foodservice sectors, with steady growth over the past several years.

Tortilla Trends: clean label and exciting flavors resonate

mkvidahl@gmail.com (Melissa Kvidahl Reilly) — Wed, 03 Apr 2019 08:00:00 -0400

According to IBISWorld, tortilla production in the U.S. has grown 3 percent in the past five years thanks to the fact that tortillas, especially ones boosted with ingredients like spinach and whole wheat, are perceived to be healthier than bread during a time when consumers value nutrition.

State of the Industry 2018: Clean-label, healthy tortillas spur sales

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 10:30:00 -0400

As much as the tortilla category stays the same, it also has been striving to include more clean-label, non-GMO, and organic options. The standard white flour or corn tortilla that you see on grocery shelves will continue to persist, but consumers may see vegetable options like sweet potato tortillas alongside them, too.

Traditional and next-generation tortilla chips drive growth: State of the Industry 2016

mkvidahl@gmail.com (Melissa Kvidahl Reilly) — Mon, 11 Jul 2016 00:00:00 -0400

American takeout standbys like pizza and Chinese food should watch their backs, because Mexican cuisine is close behind, says the “Global Palates 2015” report from the National Restaurant Association.

State of the Industry 2016: Tortilla innovation abounds

Mon, 13 Jun 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Americans continue to crave Mexican food—so much so that they spend billions of dollars annually at quick-service restaurants like Taco Bell and Chipotle Mexican Grill and on Mexican foods at their local grocery store.

Snack Factory Tortilla Chips

Mon, 16 May 2016 14:47:00 -0400

Snack Factory, maker of Pretzel Crisps and a Snyder’s-Lance brand, has reimagined the tortilla with the introduction of Snack Factory Tortilla Chips.

TIA booth profiles

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Review the information, including new ingredients, equipment, technology and more, from the following companies, which will be exhibiting at the Tortilla Industry Association Convention & Trade Exposition, taking place May 16 to 19 in Southern California

TIA Convention convenes in Southern California in May

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

Tortilla Industry Association members will gather in Southern California May 18–19, as TIA moves its Annual Convention & Trade Exposition to Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center.

TIA letter to the industry

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 00:00:00 -0400

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) has once again raised the stakes for its strategy of focusing on the fastest-growing geographies in the fastest-growing sector of the baking business—tortillas recorded $12 billion in sales last year and are overtaking white sandwich bread as the nation’s preferred food-delivery platform—by placing its bets on Southern California as the destination for its 2016 Annual Convention & Trade Exposition.

Consumer trends continue to drive innovation in the tortilla industry

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 10:03:00 -0400

Consumer trends continue to spur tortilla and tortilla chip manufacturers to create products that are better-for-you, innovative, versatile and flavorful.

TIA Annual Convention & Trade Expo convenes in Southern California in May

Wed, 09 Mar 2016 00:00:00 -0500

A luxurious new venue, education sessions, exhibitors and plenty of networking and social opportunities await attendees at the 2016 Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) Convention & Trade Exposition in Southern California on May 18–19.

Wholesome Goodness Sweet Chili & Omega Tortilla Chips

Mon, 07 Mar 2016 14:00:00 -0500

Wholesome Goodness’ gluten-free Sweet Chili & Omega Tortilla Chips are made with a blend of whole-grain corn and a medley of whole ancient grains.

Online registration for 2015 TIA Tech Conference available

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 11:47:00 -0400

The Tortilla Industry Association will hold its first major East Coast event Oct. 21-22 in Atlantic City, NJ. Online registration is available now.

Building better tortillas

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Ingredient and equipment manufacturers offer a variety of products to help tortilla manufacturers improve their products, production efficiency and bottom line.

Letter to the tortilla industry

Tue, 11 Aug 2015 00:00:00 -0400

As most of you know, the tortilla industry has become the fastest-growing sector of the baking business, with more than $11 billion in sales last year.

Tortilla Chips - New Flavors: State of the Industry 2015

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 00:00:00 -0400

New shapes, interesting flavors and better-for-you ingredients help make tortilla chips the second most-popular salty snack among U.S. consumers.

Catallia Corn Tortillas

Mon, 13 Jul 2015 13:00:00 -0400

Catallia Mexican Foods now offers a complete line of corn tortillas for foodservice operators.

Tortilla market: State of the Industry 2015

Thu, 11 Jun 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Tortilla versatility, better-for-you ingredients and on-trend flavors continue to attract consumers looking for bread replacements and healthier eating options.

Letter to the Industry

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Capturing a share of the fastest-growing segment of the tortilla and tortilla chips segments in the baking and snack industries has become a key strategic objective for an increasing number of food companies.

TIA Convention moves to Paris

Thu, 09 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) will hold its Annual Convention & Trade Exposition in Las Vegas again next month, May 5–6, but at a new venue—the luxurious Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino.

Tortillas and tortilla chips get real

Mon, 06 Apr 2015 00:00:00 -0400

Tortilla and tortilla chip manufacturers find themselves facing demands for new products that are versatile, flavorful, gluten-free and/or made with organic or non-GMO ingredients.

Mi Rancho celebrates 75th anniversary

Fri, 07 Nov 2014 11:00:00 -0500

The tortilla and Mexican foods manufacturer is celebrating 75 years of business by recognizing and honoring those who have contributed to its growth and success.

Mi Rancho names VP of sales and marketing

Thu, 28 Aug 2014 10:00:00 -0400

As vice president of sales and marketing, Fernando Alvear will help grow Mi Rancho’s present in the foodservice and grocery sectors.

Making better tortillas

Wed, 13 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

New and improved ingredients help tortillas manufacturers create the flavorful, functional tortillas that consumers crave, while addressing some production issues for tortilla makers.

TIA goes to Texas

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Educational sessions, facility tours, tabletop exhibits and plenty of networking opportunities await attendees at the Tortilla Industry Association’s 2014 TIA Technical Conference in Texas.

Ingredient functionality for tortilla improvements

Wed, 06 Aug 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Diameter, shape, opacity and shelf stability are critical product-quality factors for tortilla manufacturers. But their ingredients count to help make these factors work. Feliciano “Sonny” Bejosano, of Allied Blending & Ingredients Inc., looks at ingredients typically used in tortilla formulations and how they impact finished products.

TIA brings AIB tortilla course to California

Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:00:00 -0400

The Tortilla Industry Association (TIA) is bringing AIB International’s Tortilla Production Course to the Los Angeles area on Aug. 5-7.

State of the Industry: Tortillas carry on

Thu, 12 Jun 2014 00:00:00 -0400

Whether they refer to it as a tortilla or a wrap, consumers are calling on this versatile, unleavened bread to help them create quick, nutritious meals and snacks.