Tabañero Earns Near-Perfect SQF Rating, Reinforcing Commitment to Flavor, Safety & Clean Ingredients

Premium condiment and beverage brand celebrates industry-leading 98/100 score from Safe Quality Food auditors

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tabañero, the premium hot sauce and condiment brand known for bold flavors and clean ingredients, has achieved its highest-ever SQF (Safe Quality Food) audit score: an exceptional 98 out of 100.

Earned during an unannounced audit under the globally recognized SQF Food Safety Program, this score highlights Tabañero's rigorous standards and operational excellence at every stage of production.

Headquartered in Delray Beach, FL, Tabañero's SQF-certified manufacturing facility in downtown Fort Lauderdale offers a strategic location minutes from major transportation hubs, supporting both efficient U.S. distribution and international exports. The facility can scale from 50-gallon test batches to 265-gallon commercial runs, serving boutique brands, regional retailers, and national chains.

"At Tabañero, quality and safety are part of our DNA," said Robert Linder, COO. "This achievement reflects our team's dedication and reinforces the trust our customers and partners place in us every day."

The SQF Program, managed by the Safe Quality Food Institute (SQFI), is one of the most credible food safety management systems worldwide, recognized by retailers and foodservice providers for ensuring robust safety and quality practices from sourcing to distribution.

In addition to its award-winning line of hot sauces, Tabañero manufactures a diversified portfolio of BBQ sauces, ketchups, and cocktail mixers, and is establishing itself as a leading force in private label manufacturing.

"As private label grows, retailers want partners delivering innovation with uncompromising quality," added Linder. "Our SQF certification proves we can bring those solutions to market quickly and reliably."

Tabañero's SQF-certified facility offers:

• Custom formulations inspired by emerging flavor trends
• Clean-label development with all-natural, non-GMO ingredients
• Premium packaging options, including custom glass and small formats
• Flexible production for regional or national scale

"Achieving such a high score on an unannounced audit is a tremendous accomplishment," said Danny Vitelli, VP of Quality Control & R&D. "It reflects our team's commitment to holding safety and quality to the highest standard."

With momentum across e-commerce, grocery, and foodservice, this milestone reinforces Tabañero's readiness to scale while preserving the small-batch craftsmanship and clean-label values that define the brand.

For more information, visit www.tabanero.com.

About Tabanero: Founded in 2011, Tabañero is a premium hot sauce company dedicated to creating high-quality, all-natural hot sauces that bring a taste of Latin American tradition to the world. Based in South Florida, Tabañero takes pride in its unique blend of ingredients and its commitment to bold, delicious, and clean flavors. Whether it's used in cooking, as a condiment, or in cocktails, Tabañero Hot Sauce is designed to elevate the taste experience with every drop.

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