Distributor program
One distributor per state. Yours could be open.
Chile Lengua de Fuego arrives with four seasons of Hot Ones, 25 awards and a certified plant behind it. We are looking for regional distributors who want an exclusive state and full containers.
How do you want to work with us?
- + HACCP certified plant
- ISO 9001
Why it sells
A craft hot sauce with mainstream recognition: the proof your buyers will ask for is already public.
4
seasons of Hot Ones
Bhutila Fire, Turmeric Bomb, Chicho Ghost and Passiflora Fire, tasted on camera by Gordon Ramsay, Jennifer Lawrence, Stephen Curry and more.
See the seasons →25
international awards
Grand Champion at ZestFest 2021, “Best Sauce in the World” at the Fiery Food Challenge, podiums at the Scovie Awards and NYC Hot Sauce Expo.
See the awards →20
sauces, 1 to 10
One glass format, twenty flavors from a 1/10 tamarind BBQ to a 10/10 Carolina Reaper: a full shelf set with one case size.
See the sauces →ISO
9001 + HACCP plant
Certified plant, FDA registration, U.S. labels and lot traceability. Documents ready at onboarding.
See compliance →
Open territories
Tap a state on the map for details. Demand is the Hispanic population in each state, the core of hot sauce retail.
- Covered by a distributor
- Open, priority 1
- Open, priority 2
- Open
Priority 1
Priority 2
- New Jersey2,229,464 Hispanic consumers
- Colorado1,382,948 Hispanic consumers
- North Carolina1,324,570 Hispanic consumers
- Georgia1,299,200 Hispanic consumers
- Pennsylvania1,232,617 Hispanic consumers
- Washington1,194,522 Hispanic consumers
- New Mexico1,046,253 Hispanic consumers
- Virginia1,017,833 Hispanic consumers
What we bring
Full container loads (FCL)
Full containers from Honduras, labeled for the U.S. market and delivered cleared to your warehouse.
U.S. labeling
English ingredient statement, Nutrition Facts, allergens and lot code on every bottle.
Importer of record
LatinExchange LLC, our import affiliate, acts as importer of record and handles FSVP and customs.
Product insurance
The product you sell is backed by product liability insurance; COI on request.
POS material and demos
Point-of-sale material, heat-scale shelf talkers and in-store tastings to launch the line.
Trade marketing paid directly
Grupo Forcca pays trade marketing directly to the point of sale, where applicable: for example slotting fees and other programs negotiated together with the distributor. Conditions apply.
What we ask
Regional distributor
With your own routes in your state or region.
Dry warehouse
Your own dry storage for the product.
100+ points of sale
At least 100 retail or foodservice accounts you already serve.
2 containers per year
Contractual minimum, full container loads of 20 pallets.
State exclusivity
Granted by state, subject to the agreed minimums.
This is not for you if…
- You want to order less than a full container.
- You do not have a warehouse.
- You are looking for consignment.
How it works
Apply
We reply within 1 business day
Call and samples
Within 1 week
Territory and price proposal
Within 2 weeks
Contract and first container
In 30–45 days
Distributor application
Step 1 of 2
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order?
The contractual minimum is 2 full containers per year. Orders ship as full container loads (FCL) from Honduras.
What are the payment terms?
Net 30 from the date the product is exported, subject to credit approval by Grupo Forcca's credit committee.
Do I get exclusivity in my state?
Yes. We grant exclusivity by state, subject to meeting the agreed minimums.
How long does an order take to arrive?
Orders ship as full container loads from Honduras. Lead times are confirmed with each order.
What formats do the sauces come in?
Glass bottle of 148 ml / 5 fl oz in cases of 24 (22 lb), 120 cases per pallet. Altar BBQ comes in a 355 ml / 12 fl oz plastic bottle in packs of 12, 150 packs per pallet. A full container carries 20 pallets (2,400 cases).
Who pays for trade marketing?
Grupo Forcca pays trade marketing directly to the point of sale, where applicable: for example slotting fees and other programs negotiated together with the distributor. It is not paid to the distributor. Conditions apply.
How do I know the quality is consistent?
Every sauce is made in small batches at our own plant in Cantarranas, Honduras, certified ISO 9001:2015 and HACCP through October 2028. The sauces have won 25 international awards and have been featured in four seasons of Hot Ones.
Where can I see prices?
Prices are shared on request once your application is qualified.
Can I get samples?
Yes. We send samples after qualification, following the first call.
In what language is the contract?
The contract is in English, with a Spanish mirror version for your review.