Nestlé Professional brings Sofía Vergara’s empanadas to foodservice

Nestlé Professional Solutions has teamed with actress Sofía Vergara and her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, to launch Toma empanadas, a line of Latin-inspired grab-and-go foods designed for foodservice.

The launch comes at a time when foodservice operators —like convenience service operators —seek products to meet demand for globally inspired grab-and-go foods.

The line debuted at the National Restaurant Show with two varieties: beef empanadas, made with tomatoes, kalamata olives, onions, paprika and chilis, and chicken empanadas with salsa verde. The empanadas ship frozen and can be cooked from frozen or thawed in convection ovens, fryers or TurboChef equipment.

“Toma is a celebration of who we are,” said Manolo Gonzalez Vergara, co-founder of Toma, in a release. “It was born from our family’s passion for Latin cuisine, built on cherished recipes and rooted in cultural pride. Partnering with Nestlé Professional Solutions means we can share our love of Latin food with more people, in more places, without compromising on quality."

For convenience services operators, the Toma empanadas represent a ready-to-heat solution that blends cultural authenticity with operational ease, making them suited for micro markets and other locations seeking premium, on-trend offerings. Orders are available directly through Nestlé Professional Solutions.