Cholula Salsa Smoky Chipotle

Brand Origin and History

Cholula is a celebrated Mexican hot sauce and salsa brand that traces its culinary lineage back three generations in Chapala, Jalisco, Mexico. Originally created as an artisanal family recipe, the brand was named after Cholula, Puebla—the oldest continuously inhabited city in Mexico. For decades, it was associated with the Harrison family and the makers of Jose Cuervo tequila, becoming internationally recognized for its signature wooden cap and distinctive portrait of Camila Harrison.

Ownership and Evolution

In late 2020, American multinational food and spice company McCormick & Company acquired the parent company of Cholula for $800 million. Under McCormick's ownership, the Cholula product range expanded internationally beyond its classic hot sauces to include table salsas, marinades, and recipe mixes. In the United Kingdom, Cholula products are marketed and distributed through McCormick's regional subsidiary, McCormick (UK) Ltd.

Manufacturing

Cholula authentic Mexican table salsas and hot sauces are proudly produced in Mexico, utilizing regional Mexican peppers and traditional spice blends before being packaged and exported worldwide.