El Latino Foods

What El Latino Foods does

El Latino Foods, operating under legal entity Intermark Foods, is a Miami-based Hispanic food distributor and brand operator founded in 2002 and headquartered in Doral, Florida. The company manufactures and distributes over 200 authentic Latin American and Caribbean SKUs spanning drinkable probiotic yogurts (14+ flavors), fresh and cooked sausages, frozen prepared foods (empanadas, tequeños, cachitos), frozen fruit pulps and tropical vegetables, and country-of-origin cheese lines from Colombia, Venezuela, Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Peru. The portfolio is organized to serve both retail deli and consumer packaged goods channels, with bulk deli formats sized at approximately 40lb cheese blocks alongside retail-packaged SKUs.

The company operates a Direct-Store Distribution (DSD) model from Palm Beach to the Florida Keys using its own sales force, frozen and refrigerated warehouse capacity, a geo-tracked truck fleet, and a proprietary distribution management system. Distribution extends beyond Florida into seven additional US states and Puerto Rico, with placement in major US supermarket chains nationwide. Marketing reaches Hispanic consumers through Univision's Despierta América TV presence, social channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), and a segmented email subscription capture flow on its website. Awards include four consecutive years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies list (2009-2012), Top Women-Run, Top Food and Beverage, Top Latino-Run, Minority Supplier of the Year (2015), and Premio Inspiracion (2016).

Revenue is generated through wholesale and distribution of branded Hispanic food products to retail and food service customers; pricing is not publicly disclosed and the company is privately held. In April 2026, El Latino Foods accepted a strategic private-equity investment from Apex Capital — part of Latin American conglomerate Grupo Mariposa, which has food and beverage operations across more than 20 countries — to fund its next phase of US expansion. Founder María Elena Ibáñez remains as president.

Name

El Latino Foods

Legal name

Intermark Foods

Website

https://ellatinofoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

El Latino Foods is a Miami-based Hispanic food distributor that manufactures and distributes over 200 authentic Latin American and Caribbean SKUs — including yogurts, sausages, cheeses, and frozen prepared foods — to major US supermarket chains and food service operators through its own Direct-Store Distribution network spanning Florida, seven additional US states, and Puerto Rico.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hispanic Food Distribution

NAICS

Fruit and Vegetable Preserving and Specialty Food Manufacturing (3114), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries & Related Products (5140), Sausages & Other Prepared Meat Products (2013), Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Ethnic & International Foods Distribution (CRAOABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ethnic & International Foods Wholesale Distribution (CRAOAAAJ), International & Ethnic Packaged Foods (CRADAAAG), Ethnic Frozen & Refrigerated Foods Wholesale (AFAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Hispanic food distribution
• Latin American specialty foods
• Caribbean food products
• Frozen prepared foods
• Hispanic grocery wholesale

Headquarters

HQ city

Doral

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food Distribution: El Latino Foods generates revenue as a Hispanic food distributor, selling over 200 Latin American and Caribbean food products to major US supermarkets through wholesale and distribution relationships.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

El Latino Foods is a Miami-based Hispanic food distributor that manufactures, imports, and distributes over 200 authentic Latin American and Caribbean specialty food products — including drinkable probiotic yogurts, fresh and cooked sausages, frozen prepared foods, fruit pulps, frozen tropical vegetables, and regional cheeses by country of origin — to major US supermarkets and food service clients nationwide. The company operates its own Direct-Store Distribution infrastructure with sales teams, refrigerated and frozen warehousing, and a geo-tracked truck fleet spanning Florida and seven additional states plus Puerto Rico.

Product overview

El Latino Foods is a Miami-based Hispanic food distributor offering over 200 authentic Latin American and Caribbean food products. The product portfolio centers on drinkable yogurts with probiotics (available in 12oz TO-GO and 64oz Familiar Size formats with over 14 flavors), fresh and cooked sausages (Chorizo Argentino, Chorizo Colombiano, Chorizo Mexicano, Chistorra, Salchichones), frozen prepared foods (Empanadas, Tequeños, Cachitos), fruit pulps (32oz and frozen jug formats), frozen vegetables (Papa Criolla, Yuca, Tostones, Plátanos Maduros), and regional cheeses organized by country of origin including Colombia (Quesito Colombiano, Pandebono, Arepas), Venezuela (Queso Llanero, Tequeños, Hallacas), Central America (Queso Frijolero, Crema varieties), Mexico (Queso Oaxaca, Queso Panela, Cotija), Caribbean and Peru (Queso Blanco, Queso Cubano), plus cheese slices and shreds, and deli/food service bulk products. The company also provides food distribution services including direct-store delivery, merchandising, in-store sampling, and promotional display management across Florida and seven additional states.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drinkable Yogurt with Probiotics 2% low fat probiotic drinkable yogurt available in TO-GO (12oz) and Familiar Size (64oz) formats, offered in over 14 flavors including Strawberry, Mango, Guava, Coconut, Piña Colada, and Kumis Colombiano, with lactose-free and no sugar options; positioned as a healthy Hispanic dairy SKU for supermarket and food service buyers.
• Fresh Sausages Fresh raw Latin American sausages line including Chorizo Argentino, Chorizo Colombiano, Chorizo Mexicano, Chorizo Nica, Butifarra Cubana, Frita Cubana, and Manteca de Puerco, sold to supermarket and food service buyers.
• Cooked Sausages Pre-cooked Latin American sausages line including Chistorra, Chorizo Español, Chorizo Cantimpalo Precocido, Morcilla Colombiana, Morcilla Argentina, and Chorizo Molido, distributed to retail and food service accounts.
• Salchichones (Cooked Salamis and Mortadella) Cooked salamis and mortadella line including Mortadella Cubana, Mortadella Venezolana, Salchichón, and Salchichón de Pollo 45% menos grasa, distributed to retail and deli buyers.
• Frozen Prepared Food Frozen pre-baked and pre-fried Latin American prepared foods including Argentine, Venezuelan, and Colombian Empanadas, Cachitos, Tequeños, and Ham Croquettes, supplied to supermarket and food service operators.
• Frozen Fruit Pulp Frozen tropical fruit pulp in bulk jug format including Mora, Piña, Maracuya, Guanábana, Fresa, Guayaba, Mango, and Lulo for retail and food service buyers.
• Fruit Pulp (32oz shelf-stable) 32oz fruit pulp with no sugar added, 100% natural fruit, no preservatives; varieties include Strawberry, Guayaba, Guanábana, Limón, Maracuya, Mango, Tamarindo, Piña, Mora, and Papaya for supermarket retail.
• Frozen Vegetables Frozen Latin American vegetables including Papa Criolla, Ajiaco Colombiano, Yuca, Arracacha, Green Peas, Mixed Vegetables, Cut Okra, Peas & Carrots, Cut Corn, Sofrito Blend, Tostones, Plátanos Maduros, and Mini Cob Corn for retail and food service.
• Colombia Specialty Foods Colombian specialty foods including Quesito Colombiano, Cuajada Colombiana, Queso Costeño Colombiano, Suero Colombiano Costeño, Pandebono, Buñuelos Colombiano, and various Arepa varieties, distributed to US supermarkets and food service.
• Venezuela Specialty Foods Venezuelan specialty foods including Queso de Año, Queso Llanero, Queso de Mano, Queso Guayanés, Cachapa de Maíz, Nata Llanera, Salsa de Ajo, Suero Venezolano, Tequeños, Hallacas Venezolanas, and Cachitos de Jamón, distributed to US supermarkets and food service.
• Central America Specialty Dairy Central American dairy products including Queso Frijolero, Queso Seco Frijolero, Queso Duro Viejo, Queso Centro Americano, Quesillo, Queso Crema, Crema Centroamericana, Crema Salvadoreña, Crema Guatemalteca, and Mantequilla Hondureña for US retail and food service.
• Mexico Specialty Foods Mexican specialty foods including Queso Quesadilla, Queso Oaxaca, Queso Panela, Cotija Molido, Queso Fresco, and Chorizo Mexicano, distributed to US supermarkets and food service.
• Caribbean and Peru Specialty Cheeses Caribbean and Peruvian specialty cheeses including Dry Cheese for Frying, Queso Blanco, Queso Cubano, Queso Ecuatoriano, and Queso Peruano, distributed to US supermarkets and food service.
• Cheese Slices and Shreds Pre-sliced and shredded cheeses including American, Swiss, Mozzarella (slices and shredded), Low Sodium, Cheddar Rallado, and Mexican Mix, distributed to US supermarkets.
• Deli and Food Service Bulk Products Bulk deli and food service products including Queso Llanero, Queso Costeño, Queso Blanco, Queso para Freír, Queso Frijolero, Queso Muenster, Gouda, Dulce de Leche repostero, and various 40lb cheese blocks for restaurant and deli operators.
• Direct-Store Distribution and Food Service Logistics Full-service Direct-Store Distribution from Palm Beach to the Florida Keys (extended to seven additional states and Puerto Rico) using proprietary sales teams, refrigerated and frozen warehousing, a geo-tracked truck fleet, and a custom distribution management system; includes merchandising, in-store placement, replenishment, in-store sampling teams, promotion and display design, and automated sales and inventory management for retail and restaurant clients.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MegaMex Foods: Hispanic refrigerated foods company (Herdez, Wholly Guacamole, Chi-Chi's brands) with national US distribution. Comparable in supermarket Hispanic food positioning but operates at significantly larger scale with branded CPG focus.
• Mission Foods (Gruma): Largest tortilla and corn flour producer in the US (part of Gruma), with extensive Hispanic foods portfolio. Comparable as a major Hispanic food supplier to US supermarkets but at much larger scale and broader category focus.

Direct peers

• Catallia Mexican Foods: Hispanic food manufacturer/distributor of tortillas, cheeses, and other Mexican/Latin products serving US retail and food service. Comparable in ethnic specialty food manufacturing and supermarket distribution.
• Cacique Inc. Manufacturer and distributor of Hispanic dairy products (cheeses, creams, yogurts) and prepared meats serving major US supermarkets. Directly comparable in core dairy and sausage categories where El Latino Foods has concentrated product lines.
• La Fe Foods: Hispanic food distributor offering frozen, refrigerated, and dry Latin products to supermarkets and food service. Directly comparable in cold-chain DSD and ethnic product portfolio.
• V&V Supremo Foods: Hispanic cheese, cream, and sausage manufacturer serving US retail and foodservice. Comparable to El Latino Foods in fresh sausages (chorizo), Latin cheeses, and supermarket distribution focus.
• Marquez Brothers International: Hispanic food manufacturer/distributor of cheeses, creams, yogurts, and other Latin specialty products sold through US supermarkets. Closely aligned with El Latino's dairy-led, Latin/Caribbean product mix and supermarket distribution model.
• Goya Foods: The largest Hispanic-owned food company in the US, distributing a broad portfolio of Latin/Caribbean groceries, dairy, and meats through supermarkets nationwide. Most directly comparable to El Latino Foods in terms of product breadth, retail channel focus, and Latin/Caribbean ethnic specialty positioning.
• Del Real Foods: Manufacturer of authentic Hispanic prepared foods (tamales, carnitas, empanadas) sold through US retail. Comparable in frozen prepared Latin foods category, which is one of El Latino's core product lines.

Emerging players

• Productos La Flor: Smaller Hispanic food manufacturer focused on authentic Latin/Caribbean grocery products for US retail. Comparable as a regional/niche ethnic specialty player, though at smaller scale than El Latino Foods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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