Experience. Explorers. Enthusiasts.
About Us
Founded by a Baja native, who happened to grow up in the food industry from a very young age, who later went on to study dairy science and food marketing in California and New York. We have over 25 years experience in quality control, product development, packaging, branding, sales, and logistics, in the food industry in Baja, and the rest of Mexico.
We’re always looking for the best quality, but also innovative products to be part of our catalog. We source directly from quality suppliers that we have known for years, and we are constantly searching for new products to share with others.
Everyone involved in the company is a true food & beverage enthusiast that enjoys discovering new tastes to cook with or to use in the latest cocktails. We believe the celebration of food – the joy of creating or sharing something delicious, with family and friends, of breaking bread with those we love – has always been, and continues to be, one of the finer pleasures of life.
Purpose
The Northwestern Trading Company is a California-based, primarily B2B food & beverage import company with deep roots in the Baja & Mexican food & beverage industry
Mission
Create meaningful relationships with our producers & our customers , source specialty, and quality products, & create unique innovative food & beverage products for our customers.
Vision
We want to be the most creative and innovative food and beverage company in the California – Baja Region.
Values
Honesty with our customers and products.
Commitment to our partnerships.
Connect with all people through food.
Uphold our people and our products to the highest quality standards.
Respect everyone and everything on our planet.
Meet Our Team
Ernesto Jimenez
Founder & Business Development ManagerFavorite drink: Gin & Tonic
Marisol Calapiz
Project ManagerFavorite drink: Cuba Libre
Maricruz López
MarketingFavorite drink: Aperol Spritz
Norma Leal
AdministrationFavorite drink: Piña Colada
Don Nuzzo
Southern California SalesFavorite wine: Sauternes
Giovanni Guerra
Southern California SalesFavorite drink: Charros Kick