PR Newswire | Sep 10, 2020 08:32AM EDT

Mexican Food Category

09/10 07:31 CDT

Ortega(r) Introduces First Line of Ortega Cauliflower & Corn Taco Shells to Mexican Food CategoryPopular Mexican food brand makes it easy to add bold flavors to taco night PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2020

PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Ortega, a leading brand of Mexican food products including taco shells, taco kits, Mexican seasonings and the number-one-selling brand of taco sauce in the United States, announced the release of the first line of Ortegataco shells and tortillas made with cauliflower. Ortega Cauliflower & Corn Taco Shells and Ortega Cauliflower & Flour Tortillas offer an alternative to traditional corn taco shells and flour tortillas. Ortega Cauliflower & Corn Taco Shells and Ortega Cauliflower & Flour Tortillas are available now at grocery stores nationwide alongside new Ortega Street Taco Sauces and anOrtega Taco Pizza Kit.

"OrtegaCauliflower & Corn Taco Shells and Ortega Cauliflower & Flour Tortillas, paired with our new OrtegaStreet Taco Sauces and OrtegaTaco Pizza Kit will give families the opportunity to add some fun to taco night with bold, contemporary flavors and thoughtful ingredients," said Jordan Greenberg, Chief Commercial Officer & Executive Vice President, B&G Foods. "We are excited to introduce innovation to the Mexican category to give consumers more options in customizing their tacos."

To round out its innovation expansion, Ortega is proud to release a new line of Street Taco Sauces, in three delicious flavors, each with an exciting flavor profile inspired by authentic food truck-style tacos. The OrtegaStreet Taco Sauce line was created to pair perfectly with most proteins, and includes Asada 3 Chile & Garlic, Tinga Chipotle Tomato Habanero and Mojo Chile Lime. With this release, Ortegaaims to give families nationwide simplified access to authentic, flavorful Mexican taco sauces.

For more information about Ortega products or Mexican meal inspiration, the cauliflower line of Ortega products, OrtegaStreet Taco Sauces or the OrtegaTaco Pizza Kit, please visit www.ortega.com.

About B&G FoodsBased in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods' diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including BacktoNature, B&G, B&M, CreamofWheat, Dash, GreenGiant, LasPalmas, Le Sueur, MamaMary's, MapleGroveFarms, NewYorkStyle, Ortega, Polaner, SpiceIslandsand Victoria, there's a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.

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