CHUZA

One of the most fun moments at Natural Products Expo West was sitting on the floor in front of our booth with Kelly Landrieu and Rachel Malish, chatting with Forbes about CHUZA. Big thanks to Andrew Watman for including us— we couldn’t agree more that "global flavors are no longer confined to just one aisle!" https://lnkd.in/g_hgNd92

3, 2, 1… 3 years ago at Natural Products Expo, I approached a Costco Wholesale buyer, hoping to get our product on their radar (he was not the buyer of our category). 2 years ago, I ran into that same buyer at Expo — and after the show, he introduced me to the person who would become our buyer. 1 year ago, we started working on a potential rotation. ... This week, just in time for Expo West, we’re turning up the heat—CHUZA has officially landed at Costco Los Angeles! If you're in an LA Costco, grab our family-size CHUZA Pineapple? and if you are going to Expo West - come by booth N643 and try some authentic spicy snacks!

If you are going to Expo West, come and spice things up with us! We will be launching a new look and some delicious products.

Join us for Happy Hour at Natural Products Expo West! Lets spice things up with some good food and friends during #ExpoWest ! Join some amazing brands in this happy hour (SOMOS Foods, CHUZA, Tia Lupita?Foods , Latin Goodness Foods/MasPanadas, Nucolato, BeanVIVO, Berry Nuts, ?Ya Oaxaca!, and La Monarca Bakery and Café ).

We’re thrilled to share that CHUZA has been selected to be part of 10 brands to participate in the 2025 On the Verge program by Whole Foods Market! "These brands demonstrate serious growth potential, keep trends top of mind and align with Whole Foods Market’s values and priorities." A huge GRACIAS to the amazing foragers and merchants who nominated us, and believe in our potential and mission of sharing our flavors, culture and flair —we truly appreciate your support! Honored to be spicing things up with: TruJoy Yogurt: Frozen Greek Yogurt - Low in sugar, High in protein. Sugarox Candy Studio LLC: On a mission to redefine sweets with low-sugar, nutrient-packed options that satisfy every craving. Bon AppéSweet : Elevating traditional desserts with innovative recipes and better-for-you ingredients. FOND Bone Broth: Artisanal bone broth crafted with locally sourced, organic ingredients for the ultimate nourishing sip. Mimi Cheng's Dumplings: Famous for their fresh, handmade dumplings that blend tradition with innovation. Umaro Foods: Pioneering plant-based bacon made from ocean-farmed seaweed for a sustainable and delicious future. Pricklee: Refreshing cactus water that’s hydrating, sustainable, and inspired by ancient traditions. Ziba Foods: Celebrating the unique flavors of Afghanistan with ethically sourced, heirloom superfoods. NUFS: Delicious by choice, gluten free by chance. Crafting seed-oil-free snacks. The First Hot Honey Cracker on the market. CHUZA: Mexican-inspired dried fruit and chili snacks, bringing bold flavors and authentic craftsmanship. https://lnkd.in/gPRh_Diu

We’re thrilled to announce that CHUZA has officially launched in Costco Wholesale Bay Area Region/Northern California! ?? After over a year of hard work and in collaboration with the Costco Wholesale team, we’re proud to share the launch of our Dried Pineapple w/100% Mexican Spices! Be sure to visit your local Costco in the Bay Area and grab a bag while we are in rotation.

GRACIAS!!! This is super exciting, I've been following Whole Foods Market #Trends for years, and it's an honor seeing CHUZA included in the the Top 10 Food and Beverage Trends for 2025! And if you like the Whole Foods Market Plantain Tostones, try mixing them with our spicy snacks and let us know what you think—it’s a fantastic combination! Link: https://lnkd.in/gvgH2Y6v

This week, we missed the eclipse but got to experience the bullseye ?? ! Thanks VMG Partners and Kinneberg Management Group for letting us be part of this great opportunity to learn from the Target team, and allowing us to share CHUZA flavors, culture and flair with them. Special thanks to Jose A. Bermudez, Wayne Wu, Kathy Yuh, Maria R, Doug Kinneberg, TJ Varecka, Brett Wondra, Le'Spencer Walker for the support during this weeks Target Newness Summit.