Aguila
Food Products was founded in 1956 by William Chisum, Sr. and Olga
Chisum. The company started as a small bakery and delicatessen
specializing in Mexican Food, corn and flour tortillas, and Mexican
baked pastries and bread. In the early years El Aguila relied
primarily on retail customers. In 1959 the Chisum's purchased the
first corn and flour tortilla manufacturing equipment in central
California. Soon after, El Aguila Foods began limited wholesale
distribution of its fresh corn and flour tortillas. During the
1960's and 70's, the demand for Mexican foods, particularly tortillas,
steadily grew in California. To meet this increasing demand, El
Aguila continually upgraded its tortilla manufacturing machinery to its
plant at 42 West Market Street in Salinas. El Aguila Food Products
incorporated as a California corporation in 1976.
The Future of El Aguila's
business looks very promising. It's knowledge of the industry, its
recognized labels and reputation for quality and service coupled with
increasing market demands for Mexican food products put El Aguila in a
key position for future growth. El Aguila envisions significant
expansion of it's current manufacturing capability. This will
allow for vertical integration of it's product lines and ultimately a
greater role in national and international markets.
