Since 1957, La Criolla Has Brought Latin Flavor to Chicago
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After six decades of keeping Chicago spicy, La Criolla Foods is poised for growth.
When Avelino Maldonado started his spice distribution company La Criolla in Chicago in 1957, the biggest waves of Latino immigrants had yet to arrive. Sixty-four years later, Latinos comprise nearly 30% of the city's population, and La Criolla has new owners who hope to bring their Latin flavor to another generation of cooks.
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Since 1957, La Criolla Has Brought Latin Flavor to Chicago
Clip: 4/13/2021 | 4m 5sVideo has Closed Captions
When Avelino Maldonado started his spice distribution company La Criolla in Chicago in 1957, the biggest waves of Latino immigrants had yet to arrive. Sixty-four years later, Latinos comprise nearly 30% of the city's population, and La Criolla has new owners who hope to bring their Latin flavor to another generation of cooks.
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