RW Garcia

Over Thirty Years of Delicious Snacking

RW Garcia Expands Production With New Facilities in Las Vegas

Increased Demand Brings Growth with New Manufacturing Line and Warehouse Location

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Oct. 23, 2017)  Family-owned and operated snack brand, RW Garcia, is expanding production with a new manufacturing line and the addition of a warehouse location in Las Vegas, Nev. The manufacturing line is now operational and the warehouse location is now open, adding approximately 30 new employees to the RW Garcia family in Las Vegas.

The high-quality and premium ingredient brand’s Las Vegas manufacturing facility is located at 4780 North Lamb Blvd., Las Vegas with 60,000 sq. feet.  The new manufacturing line has increased overall production, more than doubling the total capacity of west coast production in the Las Vegas facility.

RW Garcia’s new warehouse is located at 4031 Market Center Drive in North Las Vegas, just two miles from the manufacturing facility. The warehouse was added in 2017 with 40,000 sq. feet of space for product distribution.

The manufacturing and warehouse expansion has created 30 additional job opportunities in Las Vegas. For more information on open positions, visit: rwgarcia.com/careers.

“The increased demand for non-GMO and gluten-free products is reflected in RW Garcia’s growth and sales, and the expansion of our production line at our Las Vegas facility has allowed us to double production on the west coast,” said Genelle Chetcuti, RW Garcia senior director of marketing. “Las Vegas has been a great place for RW Garcia’s manufacturing and we look forward to continued growth in the future.”

In addition to the Las Vegas facility, RW Garcia operates a second manufacturing facility in Lincolnton, N.C.

The Garcia family has been creating better-for-you snacks with a mission of sustainability for over 30 years. All RW Garcia products are non-GMO project verified, gluten-free certified and contain no additives or preservatives. RW Garcia products are available in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Australia and the U.K. For a list of where to purchase delicious RW Garcia products near you, visit rwgarcia.com/locations.

About RW Garcia

Founded in 1982 and based in San Jose, Calif., RW Garcia is a family-owned and operated artisan maker of high quality, organic corn-based snacks. RW Garcia is committed to sourcing the finest ingredients available, and proudly produces all products in its wholly-owned facilities. All RW Garcia products are made from stone ground non-GMO corn, contain no additives or preservatives, are verified non-GMO and certified gluten-free. The company is also dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable practices, which it uses at its manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas and Lincolnton, N.C.  RW Garcia’s distinct products can be found throughout North America as well as in Europe and Australia. For more information, visit RWGarcia.com, or visit the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Salty snacks experiment with new flavors, vegetables

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Written by: Liz Parker

RW Garcia uses a blend of corn, grains and veggies in many of its products to naturally provide enhanced flavor and color.

“Our line of 3-Seed Artisan Crackers offers a unique blend of flax, sesame and chia, and are naturally colored by beets, kale or sweet potato to add the great component in both flavor and texture while also offering added health benefits,” says Chetcuti. “Grains and seeds offer a great source of plant-based protein, so snacking can be both delicious and better-for-you.” [Read More]

Including:

RW Garcia 3 Seed Crackers

Snack with confidence knowing that these delicious crackers are made with all non-GMO ingredients and are GLUTEN FREE!

Excerpted From: http://www.snackandbakery.com/

Allan Perkins named Director of Manufacturing for RW Garcia

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (October 31, 2016) – Family-owned-and-operated snack brand RW Garcia is pleased to announce the promotion of Allan W. Perkins to Director of Manufacturing. In this role, Perkins will assume responsibility for RW Garcia Company manufacturing facilities in Lincolnton, N.C. and Las Vegas, Nev.

“Allan’s role in helping RW Garcia improve our manufacturing capabilities has directly impacted company sales and distribution,” said John Justice, VP of Operations for RW Garcia.

Perkins has been with RW Garcia since 2004, serving in various positions of increasing responsibility. He has served as Plant Manager of the RW Garcia manufacturing facility in Lincolnton, N.C. since April 2012, and assumed the role of Director of Manufacturing beginning Oct. 31.

“Few brands have complete oversight and ownership of the manufacturing process the way RW Garcia does, and that’s one of the reasons I love working for this company,” Perkins said. “In this new role I look forward to innovating and improving our processes to continue producing great-tasting, better-for-you snacks.”

 

RW Garcia honors International Year of Pulses with new tortilla chip line

SAN JOSE, CALIF. (June 23, 2016) – A new line of Pulse Chips will join RW Garcia’s artisan tortilla chips and crackers on store shelves this fall. The family-owned-and-operated snack brand will debut three new pulse crop-based varieties at the Summer Fancy Food Show, held from June 26-28 in New York City.

“We’ve been eager to utilize pulse crops, which are versatile, earth-friendly and delicious,” explained Genelle Chetcuti, RW Garcia’s senior director of marketing. “We wanted to create an entirely new product line to honor the International Year of the Pulse.”

The leading maker of corn-based artisan snacks for more than 30 years, RW Garcia has created three Pulse Chip varieties that are a delicious source of protein, are high in fiber and low in fat. They are:
• Black Bean & Ancient Grains: With just eight ingredients and a base that’s 26 percent black beans, these chips have an earthy flavor punctuated by red quinoa seeds and chia seeds.
• Chickpea & Ancient Grains: These chips have a subtle kick from red bell pepper flakes, and a mellow base that is made of 26 percent chickpeas.
• Lentil & Ancient Grains: Made of 26 percent green lentils, these chips also contain protein- and mineral-rich amaranth, which gives a nutty flavor.

Like the brand’s other tortilla chips and crackers, the new Pulse Chips will be free of additives and preservatives, with clean ingredient decks. They are Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten-free and kosher, and produced in the company’s wholly-owned peanut- and tree nut-free facility. The Pulse Chips are sold in 7-oz. bags and have an SRP of $3.99. They will be sold in HEB stores beginning in July, and other fine retailers nationwide.

The United Nations declared 2016 as the “International Year of Pulses” (IYP), in order to position pulses as a primary source of essential nutrients and to promote broad discussion, cooperation, understanding and awareness of the crop and its growers around the world. According to the UN, pulses are part of a healthy diet – they are rich in vitamins and minerals, provide a low-fat source of protein and contain high fiber content; they have also been shown to play a role in preventing illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease.

The sustainability of pulse crops was an important factor for RW Garcia, which is committed to sustainable practices and social good across its supply chain and production facilities. “We’ve always been the brand with heart, and now we’re the brand with pulses!” Chetcuti said. Pulses are part of rotational crops, have a positive impact on soil quality and have a lower carbon footprint than most animal sources of protein. RW Garcia prides itself on sourcing the finest ingredients available, and sources the chickpeas, black beans and lentils for these chips from growers in the U.S. and Canada.

Visit RW Garcia at the Summer Fancy Food Show at booth #5413. For more information about the International Year of Pulses, visit IYP2016.org.

About RW Garcia
Founded in 1982 and based in San Jose, Calif., RW Garcia is a family-owned and operated artisan maker of high quality, organic corn-based snacks. RW Garcia is committed to sourcing the finest ingredients available, and proudly produces all products in its wholly-owned facilities. All RW Garcia products are made from stone ground non-GMO corn, contain no additives or preservatives, are verified non-GMO and certified gluten-free. The company is also dedicated to making the world a better place through sustainable practices, which it uses at its manufacturing facilities in Las Vegas and Lincolnton, N.C. RW Garcia’s distinct products can be found throughout North America as well as in Europe and Australia. For more information, visit RWGarcia.com, or visit the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.

Media Contacts
Kohnstamm Communications for RW Garcia: 651-228-9141
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