A Legacy of Latin Flavor
From a family recipe to a national brand, Catalina has been crafting authentic foods since the 1970s.
A Legacy of Latin Flavor
From a family recipe to a national brand, Catalina has been crafting authentic foods since the 1970s.
Founded in 1974 in Tampa, Florida by the Cepero family, Catalina is now part of the Promise Holdings family of companies.
What started in that Tampa home kitchen is now a multi-brand frozen food specialist operating two SQF-certified plants in Florida and Connecticut that produce over 200 products for foodservice and retail channels.
To learn more about Promise Holdings, visit their website.
To learn more about Promise Holdings, visit their website.
We Offer
Frozen Food Expertise
Decades of experience in premium Latin and hors d’oeuvre offerings.
Certified Facilities
USDA, SQF & HACCP-certified production serving nationwide.
Retail & Foodservice Ready
Trusted partner for both sectors with reliable, scalable solutions.
Co-Packaging & Private Label
Flexible services backed by
operational excellence.
Custom Recipe Development
Collaborative innovation for tailored product lines.
Seamless Integration
Connectivity via EDI, 1WorldSync, BrandBank & Syndigo.
Our Brands
A trusted leader in frozen specialty foods
We are SQF-certified, operate under strict HACCP guidelines and GMPM standards, and are trusted by retailers and foodservice operators both large and small to deliver quality products with levels of service and safety that are hard to beat at any price.
Since joining the Promise Holdings family, our portfolio has expanded into specialty food products that bridge multiple Hispanic demographics and non-Hispanic menus alike while we remain the largest and best-selling U.S. producer of Cuban-Style croquettes, tamales, empanadas and breaded Hispanic specialty products.
Since joining the Promise Holdings family, our portfolio has expanded into specialty food products that bridge multiple Hispanic demographics and non-Hispanic menus alike while we remain the largest and best-selling U.S. producer of Cuban-Style croquettes, tamales, empanadas and breaded Hispanic specialty products.
Our Certifications
Co-Packing Opportunities
Catalina has been co-packing for private label partners since early in its history. Our production and innovation teams take great pride to ensure every case we make meets the highest standards of quality and safety regardless of the brand on the box.
Contact us to learn more about our co-packing and private label options for both retail and foodservice customers.
Contact us to learn more about our co-packing and private label options for both retail and foodservice customers.
National & Regional Distribution
Our products are distributed by all major broadline and specialty foodservice distributors in the U.S. and are offered at retail in over 2,000 chain and independent retailers nationally.
Data connectivity is available via SPS Commerce,
1WorldSync, BrandBank, and Syndigo
Data connectivity is available via SPS Commerce,
1WorldSync, BrandBank, and Syndigo
Meet the team
Rooted in tradition and driven by a love of food and the food industry, our leadership team brings decades of experience to every bite Catalina makes.
David Martinez
CEO
Alex Torres
CFO
Rebecca Flores-Peña
V.P. Sales & Marketing
Alex Blifford
Sr. Director of Innovation
Benny Barrios-Menendez
Sr. Director of Operations
Matt DeRose
Sr. Director of Operations
Victor Arechavaleta
Sr. Director of Marketing & Business Development
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