Spirit of Texas Salsa

Dixie and I started Spirit of Texas Salsa Company in April of 2004. We always felt there was plenty of room for competition and felt we have a unique product which can compete in larger markets. Sadly, our optimism and determination was not enough to persuade large retail buyers. It has been a great adventure and we have learned many valuable lessons. Unfortunately, like many companies this year we find ourselves at a financial impasse. Folks are hanging on to their money, understandably so while increasing production and advertising costs far exceed sales.

We have been unable to hire a suitable co packer to continue the manufacturing process. We refuse to pay the ridiculous production costs we have been quoted simply because we are a small business. We would never ask our customers to pay the outrageous price we would have to charge for SOTS. Large retailers are necessary to a product's success as we have learned and no retailer would touch us with the kind of increase we would have to pass along.

After a recent reality check we have made the decision to cease production at this time. To the many friends and family who have stood behind us, we thank you. There were many times you picked us up when we faltered and your unwavering devotion is a priceless treasure we can never repay. The small businesses who have been so loyal to our product have been our mainstay and we can never thank you enough. Our hope is to maintain those bonds while we take some time to develop several new products we have had on the back burner. The lessons we have learned along the way will be very beneficial when we re-launch the SOTS brand. Our plan is to take this time to work on these new products and reintroduce the SOTS brand at the Texas State Fair in 2010.

Thank you for your support and we will keep our website updated as we venture into more new areas.

Bobette and Dixie