Ricos History
The Liberto Family business was founded in 1909 by Rosario Liberto after he arrived in America from Sicily. His son, Enrico Liberto, second generation, revived the business in 1933 after his father filed for bankruptcy during the era of the Great Depression. Enrico’s son, Frank Liberto, third generation, took over the business in 1960 when his father became blind. Frank pioneered concession nachos in 1976. One of Frank’s three children, Tony Liberto, fourth generation, serves as President and CEO. Megan MacDiarmid, one of Frank’s five grandchildren, makes up the fifth generation of employees.
For over a century, the family behind Liberto Specialty Co., Inc. has been making its mark in history. The business has built its brand name on a strong Texas foundation and continues the Liberto legacy of providing their customers with delicious salty snacks. Liberto Specialty Co., Inc. through Ricos Products Co., Inc. manufactures cheese sauces, ready to eat popcorn, sno-cone syrups, nacho & restaurant style tortilla chips, sliced jalapenos, roasted peanuts, and other fun foods, including the product the company made famous: concession nachos. The products are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores and club stores, movie theatres, stadiums & arenas and other fun food venues throughout the United States. Today, Ricos has a presence in over 57 countries with a network of more than 200 distributors worldwide.
So when you’re planning your next get together or enjoying your next movie or sporting event, make sure you’re enjoying them with our Ricos products!
Ricos History
The Liberto Family business was founded in 1909 by Rosario Liberto after he arrived in America from Sicily. His son, Enrico Liberto, second generation, revived the business in 1933 after his father filed for bankruptcy during the era of the Great Depression. Enrico’s son, Frank Liberto, third generation, took over the business in 1960 when his father became blind. Frank pioneered concession nachos in 1976. One of Frank’s three children, Tony Liberto, fourth generation, serves as President and CEO. Megan MacDiarmid, one of Frank’s five grandchildren, makes up the fifth generation of employees.
For over a century, the family behind Liberto Specialty Co., Inc. has been making its mark in history. The business has built its brand name on a strong Texas foundation and continues the Liberto legacy of providing their customers with delicious salty snacks. Liberto Specialty Co., Inc. through Ricos Products Co., Inc. manufactures cheese sauces, ready to eat popcorn, sno-cone syrups, nacho & restaurant style tortilla chips, sliced jalapenos, roasted peanuts, and other fun foods, including the product the company made famous: concession nachos. The products are sold in grocery stores, convenience stores and club stores, movie theatres, stadiums & arenas and other fun food venues throughout the United States. Today, Ricos has a presence in over 57 countries with a network of more than 200 distributors worldwide.
So when you’re planning your next get together or enjoying your next movie or sporting event, make sure you’re enjoying them with our Ricos products!
History
1905
Rosario Liberto and brother-in-law Joseph Barranco run Crescent Market in Beaumont, TX.
1911
The Liberto building on S. Presa. Family 2nd floor balcony.
1926
Liberto building on Durango St. and Flores St.
1933
Frank G. Liberto, son of Enrico and Antoinette Liberto, is born.
1956
Business moves to 113 West Military Plaza, San Antonio, TX, selling popcorn, peanuts, cotton candy, and sno-cones.
1984
HEB begins buying Ricos products.
2006
Tony Liberto, fourth generation and son of Frank and Patricia Liberto, named President of Ricos Products Co., Inc.
2011- 2013
Ricos is introduced to the European Retail Market. Ricos reaches distribution in 57 countries around the world.
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