PM: WHAT IS YOUR NAME AND TELL US ABOUT YOUR BUSINESS.
RM: I am Rosemary Marmolejos, CEO, and founder of Mama’s Sofrito Company. I am a mother of four and work full-time. I am an enterprising person who always strives to improve every day and undertake new challenges. From a very young age, I have led a super hectic lifestyle, which did not allow me time to focus on a healthy diet for myself and my children. As a result, my mother used to visit me and prepare “Sofrito,” a special seasoning, to help me find a balance in preparing quick but healthy meals for myself and my children.
PM: WHEN DID YOU DECIDE THAT YOUR SOFRITO GOODNESS SHOULD BECOME A BUSINESS?
RM: Over time, I asked my mother for the recipe and perfected it. Soon, friends and family started asking me to prepare Sofrito for them, and I even offered it as a gift.
About four years ago, at the beginning of the pandemic, the demand for my Sofrito increased considerably. This inspired me to market the 100% Organic Sofrito Recipe that had been passed down for generations as a product. Despite the difficult economic times, I decided to start my business. I have learned from both successful and unsuccessful experiences, and these have allowed me to improve every day and continue creating new projects.
PM: HOW DOES SOFRITO ASSIST WITH A HEALTHY DIET AND HELP CUT TIME IN THE KITCHEN?
RM: I am still working hard to solidify my business concept with strong foundations. Our Sofrito, as well as our most recent products – Chimichurri & Pepper Spicy Chimichurri Sauce, are created for a healthy diet based on 100% organic, fresh, and healthy products. They contain all the necessary ingredients for meal preparation without the need for any other products. As a proud Hispanic woman, I aim to raise awareness about the importance of a healthy diet and how our hectic lifestyles contribute to health issues such as Diabetes and Obesity, etc.
CONTACT INFO: Shop online at mamasofrito.com
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