Tabañero Secures 98% SQF Audit Rating at Fort Lauderdale Facility

The SQF program serves as a global benchmark for retailers and foodservice providers, evaluating food safety and quality management. For Tabañero, this score functions as a strategic pillar for its expansion into private label and co-manufacturing solutions. Chief Operating Officer Robert Linder noted that the same operational discipline required to maintain the integrity of their own hot sauces and BBQ products is now extended to every client project passing through their facility.

Operating out of South Florida, the company has scaled its capabilities to accommodate diverse production needs, ranging from 50-gallon pilot runs to large-scale commercial output. By integrating custom formulation, clean-label development, and flexible packaging options, Tabañero aims to position itself as a comprehensive partner for brands navigating the transition from initial concept to national distribution. With products already present in over 8,500 retail locations, the firm intends to leverage its recent certification to attract further CPG companies seeking high-standard, transparent manufacturing support.