Cocina 54 headquartered in Austin, Texas is capitalizing on the fast-growing frozen food segment and consumers’ increasing interest in international flavors, both trends which have been accelerated by the pandemic. Cocina 54’s four SKU line of microwavable gluten-free empanadas are currently sold in the freezer aisle at select locations of retailers such as Target, Wegmans, H-E-B, and Fred Meyer, as well as through Amazon, DTC, and Go Puff. Winner of Nosh Pitch Slam 10, COCINA 54 impressed the judges with its flavors, convenience, and the team’s CPG experience along with COCINA 54’s scalable business model.