Mrs. Renfro’s isn’t just a big name in salsa in Texas, but darn near everywhere else as well. We’ve seen this brand at supermarkets all over where we live in Ohio, and other places far and wide. This article from the Ft. Worth Business Express talks to them about their success despite our current economic downturn:

Renfro Foods stays hot in cooling economy

BY ELIZABETH BASSETT
February 16, 2009

With people’s jobs feeling suddenly less secure and retirement funds drying up, it might be a bit much to go out to a Tex-Mex dinner that could cost $9 or more per person.

But many people are still more than willing to shell out a couple dollars for a jar of locally made salsa to eat at home on chips or use in various recipes.

If you’ve ever browsed the salsa aisle at a Fort Worth grocery store, it’s likely you’ve run across a jar of Mrs. Renfro’s salsa. The company, which was founded by George and Arthurine Renfro in their Fort Worth home in 1940, has evolved continuously through its long local history, and it’s continuing to adapt as it adopts new products.

With more people cooking and eating at home to save money, Renfro hasn’t been feeling the economic downturn the way some companies have, said Doug Renfro, president of Renfro Foods Inc.

“What I’ve been telling people is it’s a terrible time to sell foie gras, but it’s a great time to sell salsa,” he said.

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