Nestlé Professional Solutions partners with Golden Globe-Nominated Actress & Producer Sofía Vergara and Son Manolo Gonzalez Vergara to Launch TOMA Empanadas in Foodservice

SOLON, Ohio, Sept. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nestlé Professional Solutions^® and TOMA^™, the Latin culinary brand created by acclaimed actress Sofía Vergara and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, have partnered to bring bold, authentic Latin flavors to foodservice with the launch of a new Empanada line. The line, curated with The Everybody Eats Hospitality Group, is now available for order ahead of its official release.

Together, Nestlé Professional Solutions and TOMA developed two new Empanada varieties showcased at the recent National Restaurant Show alongside a line of Nestlé sauces.

• Beef Empanada, a blend of savory beef, sweet tomatoes, kalamata olives, onions, paprika and chilis
• Chicken Empanada, featuring pulled dark meat chicken in a tomatillo, jalapeño, cilantro and garlic Salsa Verde

"With TOMA, we're bringing something truly special to operators: chef-approved flavors and ingredients with a convenient back-of-house solution," said Fleur Veldhoven, Vice President of Marketing at Nestlé Professional Solutions. "Our collaboration with Sofía and Manolo means operators can serve authentic, Latin-inspired dishes with confidence and consistency."

The launch comes at a time when operators are eager to meet rising demand for globally inspired grab-and-go foods. According to Datassential, 54% of operators plan to offer more portable snack options, and Technomic reports 40% of consumers say they are more likely to visit restaurants offering new and innovative flavors.

Each empanada offers ready-to-heat convenience, produced under Nestlé Professional Solutions exceptional quality standards. They ship frozen and can be cooked from frozen or thawed in a TurboChef^®, convection oven, or fryer making them a smart solution for limited space kitchens.

"TOMA is exactly the kind of brand Everybody Eats was built to elevate—culturally driven, chef-quality, and ready to scale," said Sam Nazarian, Founder of Everybody Eats. "Partnering with Nestlé Professional Solutions—an industry leader with unmatched culinary credibility and reach—allows us to bring this vision to life in a meaningful way. It's a perfect match of creativity and capability, and we're proud to collaborate with such an iconic platform to deliver bold Latin flavors to operators nationwide."

"TOMA is a celebration of who we are," said Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, Co-Founder of TOMA. "It was born from our family's passion for Latin cuisine, built on cherished recipes and rooted in cultural pride. Partnering with Nestlé Professional Solutions means we can share our love of Latin food with more people, in more places, without compromising on quality."

Operators can begin placing orders now. For more information or to request samples visit NestleProfessional.us/Connect-Us.

About Nestlé Professional Solutions
Nestlé Professional Solutions is committed to providing the finest ingredients, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations. We're in the business of helping your business succeed with great tasting food and beverage products to meet the needs of operators and out-of-home consumers. From Minor's, Stouffer's, and Chef-mate to Coffee mate and Starbucks – we have the brands consumers love. Nestlé Professional Solutions is part of Nestlé S.A. in Vevey, Switzerland – the world's largest food company. For more foodservice product news and information, visit www.nestleprofessional.com.

About TOMA
TOMA is a Latin culinary brand founded by actress Sofía Vergara and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara. Inspired by cherished family recipes and a passion for Latin flavors, TOMA offers authentic, high-quality dishes that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Latin America. The brand aims to bring bold, vibrant flavors to a broader audience, providing convenient and delicious options for modern consumers. For more information, visit www.eattoma.com.

About Everybody Eats
Founded in 2019 by visionary entrepreneur Sam Nazarian, Everybody Eats is a next-generation CPG and culinary brands platform built to connect new audiences through exclusive food brand partnerships. The company brings together world-class culinary talent, cutting-edge technology, and non-traditional kitchen spaces to create, launch, and scale premium QSR and CPG brands. Through a portfolio that includes C3, Kitchen United, and Nextbite, Everybody Eats is redefining how food is developed, distributed, and experienced—disrupting the trillion-dollar global food & beverage industry. The platform leverages strategic partnerships across hospitality, retail, convenience, education, and commercial food service, while capitalizing on evolving consumer preferences and the power of social media to drive brand awareness and adoption. By integrating culinary expertise with innovative distribution channels, Everybody Eats is positioned to scale its brands across CPG, casual dining, hotels, and beyond—unlocking new growth verticals and creating lasting cultural impact. Learn more: www.everybodyeatsbysbe.com.

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