Mambo

What Mambo does

Mambo is the retail consumer brand of Quirch Foods LLC, a Florida-based frozen food importer and distributor with 50+ years of operating history. The brand produces and markets an all-natural frozen vegetable and prepared frozen food portfolio organized into three lines: core frozen vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, mixed veggies, riced cauliflower, broccoli, and steam-in-bag varieties), Hispanic specialty vegetables (Gandules/pigeon peas, Malanga, Sofrito Blend, Sancocho, and Tostones de Pana), and prepared Hispanic foods (Jamaican beef patties, empanadas, arepas, tequeños, croquettes, pandebono, chicharrones, tostones, and maduros). Products are positioned as authentic, pre-cut, pre-peeled, kosher, non-GMO convenience options targeting Hispanic/Latino consumers alongside health-conscious and convenience-driven mainstream shoppers.

Underlying technology is conventional frozen-food processing and packaging: vegetables are harvested at peak, flash-frozen, and packaged, with select items offered in microwavable steam-in-bag pouches. The brand's competitive identity rests on authentic Hispanic culinary heritage, clean-label positioning (no artificial additives or preservatives), and the convenience of pre-prepared specialty vegetables that are otherwise difficult to source in mainstream US grocery stores.

Mambo operates a wholesale and retail go-to-market: Quirch Foods LLC is the exclusive importer and distributor, reaching consumers through physical retail at Publix and Walmart in the continental US, a network of Puerto Rico retailers (SuperMax, Econo, Pueblo, Amigo, Selecto, Walmart), and Amazon for crunchy tostones. Revenue is generated via one-time retail transactions at retailer-determined prices, with no subscription or recurring component. Marketing is supported by bilingual (English/Spanish) websites, Facebook and Instagram accounts, a recipe library, and an email newsletter, with no direct-to-consumer e-commerce storefront beyond Amazon.

Name

Mambo

Legal name

Quirch Foods LLC

Website

https://mambofoods.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mambo is the retail frozen food brand of Quirch Foods LLC, producing all-natural frozen vegetables, Hispanic specialty produce (Gandules, Malanga, Sofrito, Sancocho), and prepared Hispanic foods sold through Publix, Walmart, Puerto Rico retailers, and Amazon to Hispanic and convenience-focused US consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Frozen Foods

NAICS

Frozen Food Manufacturing (31141)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Ethnic & International Meals (CRADADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Frozen Entrées & Complete Meals (CRADADAA), Frozen Snacks & Appetizers (CRADADAD)

Keywords

• Frozen vegetables
• Hispanic frozen meals
• Latin cuisine products
• Frozen prepared foods
• Ethnic frozen brands

Headquarters

HQ city

Coral Gables

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Frozen Food Retail Sales: Mambo generates revenue through the sale of frozen vegetable products and prepared Latin foods through retail grocery stores, supermarket chains, and online marketplaces. Products include frozen vegetables (corn, green beans, peas, spinach, lima beans, okra), Hispanic specialty vegetables (Gandules, Malanga, Sofrito, Sancocho), and prepared foods (empanadas, croquettes, tequeños, arepas, tostones, patties). Revenue is one-time transaction-based at point of retail sale with no recurring subscription component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mambo is a frozen food brand that produces and markets frozen vegetables and prepared Hispanic/Latin American food products for retail consumers. The brand sells its packaged frozen offerings through U.S. grocery chains (including Publix and Walmart), Puerto Rican retailers, and online channels such as Amazon, operating as a consumer packaged-goods label under parent distributor Quirch Foods LLC.

Product overview

Mambo is a frozen food brand (formerly Quirch Brand) distributed exclusively by Quirch Foods, LLC. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Frozen Vegetables including Cut Corn, Corn Cobbettes, Cut Green Beans, Peas & Carrots, Mixed Veggies, Baby Lima Beans, Chopped Spinach, Cut Okra, California Blend, Riced Cauliflower, and steam-in-bag varieties of Sweet Peas, Broccoli, Green Beans, Mixed Veggies, and Corn; (2) Hispanic Vegetables including Gandules (Pigeon Peas), Sofrito Blend, Malanga, Sancocho, and Tostones de Pana; and (3) Prepared Foods including Jamaican Beef Patties (Mild and Spicy), Ham Croquettes, Chicken Croquettes, Ham Croquettes Gourmet, Beef Empanadas, Chicken Empanadas, Arepas, Tequeños, Pandebono, Chicharrones, Argentine Beef Turnovers, Ham & Cheese Turnovers, Tostones, and Maduros. The company also offers Crunchy Tostones as a snack product. Products are distributed in Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, and San Juan, available at major retailers including Publix and Amazon.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mambo Frozen Vegetables Frozen vegetable products marketed under the Mambo brand for at-home meal preparation, sold through mass-market grocery retailers, Puerto Rico retailers, and online marketplaces such as Amazon. Targeted at consumers seeking convenient frozen produce staples, with particular appeal to Hispanic/Latino shoppers and households preparing Latin-style meals.
• Mambo Frozen Prepared Hispanic/Latin Foods Frozen prepared Hispanic/Latin American food offerings under the Mambo brand, positioned for consumers seeking convenient, ready-to-prepare ethnic meals with authentic Latin flavor. Distributed through U.S. grocery chains (Publix, Walmart), Puerto Rico retailers, and online channels including Amazon.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Quirch Foods, LLCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMambo products are exclusively imported and distributed by Quirch Foods, LLC. Quirch Foods handles all distribution logistics, distribution opportunities, and customer service inquiries. The company maintains distribution centers in Miami, Orlando, Atlanta, Chicago, and San Juan (Puerto Rico). Contact number for distribution inquiries is 1-800-458-5252. Quirch Foods has been in the Hispanic food distribution business for over 50 years, providing established retail relationships and cold-chain logistics infrastructure for the Mambo brand.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cedarlane Foods: Frozen prepared foods manufacturer offering ethnic and specialty meals for retail and foodservice. Closely comparable to Mambo's prepared foods category with similar convenience positioning.
• Iberia Foods: Hispanic-focused food brand offering frozen vegetables, beans, and prepared foods widely distributed across Hispanic grocery channels in the US. Comparable to Mambo in product mix and target customer.
• El Monterey: Mexican-American frozen prepared foods brand (burritos, taquitos, chimichangas) owned by Ruiz Foods. Competes with Mambo's prepared Hispanic food offerings in mainstream US grocery.
• Don Miguel Foods: Mexican-focused frozen prepared foods brand (burritos, tamales, taquitos, empanadas). Closely comparable to Mambo's prepared foods line and Hispanic consumer targeting.
• Goya Foods: The largest Hispanic food brand in the US, offering a broad portfolio of frozen vegetables, beans, and prepared ethnic foods. Direct competitor to Mambo across most product categories and target consumer segments.
• La Fe Foods: Hispanic frozen food brand offering frozen vegetables, prepared foods, and snacks distributed through US Hispanic retail channels. Directly comparable product portfolio and consumer targeting to Mambo.

Broad incumbents

• McCain Foods: Global frozen food manufacturer with broad portfolio including frozen vegetables and prepared ethnic foods. Competes with Mambo across multiple categories with much larger scale and global distribution.
• Birds Eye: Iconic mainstream frozen vegetable brand owned by Conagra Brands. Competes with Mambo's core frozen vegetable SKUs (corn, green beans, peas, mixed veggies) at scale across all major US retailers.
• Green Giant: Major frozen vegetable brand owned by General Mills with broad US distribution. Overlaps with Mambo's frozen vegetable portfolio and competes for the same mainstream grocery shelf space.

Emerging players

• Cascadian Farm: Organic frozen vegetable brand owned by General Mills targeting health-conscious consumers. Competes with Mambo's clean-label frozen vegetable SKUs (non-GMO, all-natural positioning).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/mambofoods
• Instagraminstagram.com/mambofoods

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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