Latin Goodness Foods/MasPanadas

Our founder was recognized last night as "Small Business Leader of the Year" as part of the "CEOs of the Year Awards" from the Washington Business Journal. "I am incredibly grateful for this recognition today from the Washington Business Journal as small business leader. This to me is a validation that perhaps my vision isn’t so crazy, after all. So many people questioned my decision to leave a stable job, not leverage my education and become an entrepreneur making what used to be just a street food across latin america, empanadas. MAS means more or better in Spanish. Our brand, MasPanadas, is “MAS” because we are so much more than an empanada. We are about better food, better jobs, better nutrition and overall better lives. It is a empowering pocket of goodness to achieve the american dream" https://lnkd.in/gCMSKPAK

At Latin Goodness Foods, we take pride in fostering a culture of continuous learning. This December, we held a company-wide, two-day training focused on key topics such as Food Safety, Workplace Safety, and HR. Participation spanned every level of the organization, reinforcing our shared commitment to these essential areas. By ensuring everyone, including leadership, is equipped with the knowledge and skills to uphold the highest standards, we continue to prioritize the safety of our employees and the quality of the food we deliver. Our dedication to employee growth drives us to provide comprehensive, well-rounded training materials. We believe learning should be engaging and enjoyable—even for essential topics like Food Safety and HR. That's why we incorporated interactive activities throughout the sessions to make the experience dynamic and memorable. At Latin Goodness Foods, we’re not just building skills—we’re building a stronger, safer, and more connected team. #training #CPG #womenowned

Thank you, Marisa Peñaloza for beautifully capturing the rich history of empanadas and the journey behind MasPanadas in your latest article! At MasPanadas, we’re proud to carry forward a tradition that connects people across generations and borders. Our story is one of passion, dedication, and community. It’s about crafting a delicious, versatile food that brings people together, from local gatherings to family meals across the nation. We’re grateful to our incredible team – representing 10 different countries from our vibrant Hispanic community – for bringing authenticity and heart to everything we do. Moving into our new plant and expanding nationally while maintaining our commitment to quality, food safety, and community has been a fulfilling journey. And we’re only just getting started! Check out the article to dive into the MasPanadas story and the timeless appeal of empanadas. https://lnkd.in/eKHcVzE4 #MasPanadas #Empanadas #FoodTraditions #CommunityPride #NationalDistribution #Thankful #FoodStory

Today, business leaders from across the county gathered to welcome the newest members of the Montgomery County Business Hall of Fame (MCBHOF). This year’s nominees are MCEDC Board Member Matthew Lee, Margarita Womack PhD, MBA, LaTisha Gasaway-Paul, Jerry Shapiro and Edward Woods IV. The MCBHOF is a celebration of those who have made a positive impact on the #MontgomeryCountyMd business community and benefits the scholarship programs at The Universities at Shady Grove.   🎉Congratulations to each of this year’s inductees!

New partnership alert! 📣 Yelloh has cracked the code on frozen e-commerce, ensuring you get the best products efficiently and effectively - including MasPanadas empanadas! #partnership #ecommerce #maspanadas #frozenfoods

Pitch Slam at Expo West was a blast! Our founder Margarita Womack PhD, MBA were pitching about our empanada story. Always love the energy of natural food product industry. #MasPanadas #LatinGoodnessFoods

We had so much fun at expo west this year! See you guys next March #maspanadas #latingoodnessfoods #expowest #expowest2024

Visit MasPanadas at Expo West from Mar 13th-15th to get a real taste of authentic flavor and empanadas😋🥟 See you there! Natural Products Expo #maspanadas #expowest #expowest2024 #latingoodnessfoods

We are super excited to be selected to compete at the Albertson’s Companies Innovation LaunchPad at Natural Products Expo West on March 12. See you all at Expo West! #albertsons #expowest #expowest2024