Mexicano Natural Corn Chips

Mexicano is a prominent New Zealand brand specializing in authentic-style corn chips. The brand was founded in the early 1980s by the Turley family, who recognized a gap in the local market for quality tortilla-style snacks. To this day, the manufacturing process remains rooted in New Zealand, utilizing locally grown non-GMO corn harvested from the fertile regions of the North Island.

The brand is characterized by its traditional 'nixtamalization' process, where corn is soaked and cooked before being ground into masa using volcanic stones. This heritage-focused approach to production has helped the brand maintain a loyal following in its home country and export markets. Mexicano remains an independent, family-owned entity operating under Mexicano Corn Chips Ltd, ensuring that both the brand's origin and its ultimate ownership remain within New Zealand.