The production plants have been modified also, in addition there is the fact that the factories have won some recognitions for the changes in technology and process.

He bought a little grocery shop called “La Costeña” where he began preparing chili peppers in vinegar.

The new production plant counted on forklift trucks and transport units; as a consequence the business continued growing up and increasing their distribution territory.

Four years later the company installed an automatic production line to making 105-gram cans, moreover the distribution inside the country began.

Since its creation (1923), La Costeña's market share and reach have been core business interests; as a result, the territory served by the company has continued to grow.

There are also two international distribution centers, one each serving North America and Europe; products are also sold by independent and chain groceries throughout the world.

[2] The distribution centers are located in Yucatán, Tabasco, Chiapas, Oaxaca, Veracruz, Puebla, Acapulco, State of México, Hidalgo, Morelos (three), Queretaro, Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Aguascalientes, Jalisco, Nuevo León, Durango, Torreón, Tamaulipas, Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua (two), Baja California Norte and Baja California Sur.

As of 2010 the company exported products to 40 countries; to manage this trade it has offices all over the world such as those in Spain and mainland China.

Their main products are chilies, beans, tomato puree, ketchup, mayonnaise, vegetables, creams and soups, sauces, specialties, vinegar, fruit, jams and marmalades, portion packs, Dona Chonita, Rancherita, and French’s.

However, PROFECO (special institute for the Mexican products quality) found that there was more sodium recommended in some canned beans.

[10] In 2014, La Costeña acquired Faribault Foods; brands include S&W beans, Butter Kernel, Kuner's, Mrs. Grimes, Pride, and Chilliman.

[13] La Costeña provides some of its production and profits to charities, and when there is a natural disaster in the country relief helping affected people with merchandise.

Second, it also participated in charity programas, one example is the contribution made annually to the Teletón event that takes place in Mexico City.