Ortega

After moving to New Mexico in 1890, Emilio Ortega became fascinated with chiles.  In the past, home-cooked meals were a time for Mama and her family to eat good food and share stories about their days. In his native California, he founded the first commercial food business when he figured out how to roast, peel, seed, wash and preserve chiles. It was right inside his Mama’s kitchen that Ortega Chile Packaging Company was born! Similarly to his Mama, Emilio took great pride in the food he prepared and focused on providing the best quality peppers to make the best salsas and chiles.