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MinneSalsa is a family-owned and operated business founded
by Mark Bourget and Clyde Wagner in 1997. The company is located
in Hugo, Minnesota. Minnesota? That's right - Minnesota - we
need something to keep us warm during the long winters. Why not
salsa?
The creation of MinneSalsa started with Mark and Clyde's quest
for fresh tasting salsa. In Mark's kitchen, with the use of a
dime store blender and a fridge full of fresh ingredients, the
product was developed and shared with friends and family. We
took our product to dinner parties, barbecues, and gatherings
around the water cooler at work. Eventually we forced our
tomato, pepper and spice concoction down enough peoples' throats
to where they finally said - "I love this stuff - please put it
in a jar and sell it to me." So we did.
In 2004, Clyde bought his friend's half of the business and his
wife, Debra, is now his partner. Up until about two
years ago, MinneSalsa was really more of a hobby until their
oldest son, Ford, 10 years old, took an active interest which
has driven MinneSalsa to the next level.
We are excited to be able to bring our passion for premium salsa
to so many more people. However, we still enjoy it around the
water cooler at the office. It's just a different office. |
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