Chef Merito Expands Southern California Footprint With Costco Partnership

Los Angeles, CA (March 10, 2025) – Chef Merito, the leader in the seasonings space known for its bold, authentic Latin American flavors, is bringing its fan-favorite premium seasonings to select Costco locations in Southern California. This expansion marks a major milestone for the brand, making it easier than ever for home cooks to elevate their meals with restaurant-quality flavors. Following large success at local retailers and on Amazon, this new partnership with Costco provides loyal fans and new customers alike with convenient access to Chef Merito’s best-selling blends—just in time for spring and summer grilling season.

"Expanding into Costco will be a game-changer for Chef Merito," said Lauren Corugedo, Head of Marketing at Chef Merito. "As a Latino and family-founded brand, we take immense pride in delivering bold, authentic flavors that bring families and friends together around the table. This partnership introduces even more families to the seasonings that have been a staple in Hispanic kitchens for generations.” 

Each Chef Merito product will have scannable QR codes that will link to their new website with recipes for their classic and well-known carne asada and easy air fryer chicken tacos recipe to help inspire consumers with creative meal ideas. Chef Merito's Carne Asada and Meat Seasoning and Chef Merito's Chicken Seasoning will also be available in a Costco exclusive size of 18 oz for just $5.99.

For more than three decades, Chef Merito has been a trusted name in authentic Latin American flavors, crafting high-quality seasonings, spices, and blends that celebrate the rich culinary traditions of Hispanic cuisine. Rooted in family recipes and time-honored techniques, each Chef Merito seasoning is expertly designed to enhance the flavors of Latin American, Mexican, and Spanish dishes. Whether in home kitchens, top restaurants, or major retailers across the U.S. and Mexico, Chef Merito continues to bring bold, authentic taste to every meal.

Chef Merito’s seasonings are now available in select Costco locations nationwide. Customers can find Chef Merito's Classic Best Sellers Carne Asada Seasoning and Chicken Seasoning.

ABOUT CHEF MERITO

Chef Merito was founded in 1985 by Plinio Garcia Sr. Chef Merito has seasonings, spices, and marinades for poultry, fish, meat, and veggies and beyond. They are dedicated to giving you the highest quality seasonings, herbs, spices, and special seasoning blends to enhance the flavor of every meal. Chef Merito is available at retailers nationwide, on Amazon, and on Chefmerito.com. 

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