Fast Facts about La Tortilla Factory Year Founded: Location: Number of Employees: Products: Most Popular: Product Availability: Leadership: Business Facts: Community Service: 1977, by Jose and Mary Tamayo. Santa Rosa, California Approximately 300 in production and administration. The company offers innovative, great tasting tortillas and wraps that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. They are simply a better way to eat anything. The Original Low Carb La Tortilla Factory products are available throughout the US at supermarkets, independent grocers and club stores. The Company’s CEO Sam Tamayo, was appointed to his post in 2012. He is the grandson of Jose and Mary Tamayo. As tortilla pioneers, in 1991 La Tortilla Factory introduced the first fat free flour tortillas (in the world) and, five years later, the first low carb/low fat tortillas. Major financial supporter of Social Advocates for Youth (SAY) and their Tamayo Village, a transitional housing opportunity for former foster youth and young adults who may be homeless. Tamayo Village offers a safe place to live, counseling, case management, job readiness training, adult mentoring, and independent living skills instruction. Grocery Manufacturing Association (GMA), Quality Assurance International (QAI), American Institute of Baking (AIB), Gluten Free Certification Organization (GFCO), Whole Grains Council, Nutrition iQ North Bay Best Places to Work by North Bay Business Journal Superior rating seven years in a row by AIB International “Best Tortilla” four years in a row by Men’s Health Magazine “Best 125 Foods for Women” by Women’s Health Magazine Fresh Products 2013- 2014 Annual Catalog ~ 33 Affiliations: Recent Awards: