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The Ochoa Family's Business Journey
In the late 1990s, after the Ochoa family moved to Eugene, they would drive from their home to Salem, where the Hispanic community was larger, Francisco said, to make more sales.
From Dream to Reality: The Factory Opens
One year after Don Froylan's passing, the eldest brother, with the help of an investor, was able to open the first cheese factory.
Francisco and Lisa: Carrying on the Family Tradition
The cheese factory was named after their father, Don Froylan, to honor and continue his legacy. Seven years later, Francisco took over the family business with his wife, Lisa Ochoa, whom he met in Eugene.
The Future is Bright: Expansion and Innovation in Salem
The Ochoas opened their Salem branch in 2020, after a decade of operating in Albany, and just four years after being in their new location, they affirm that their growth in production is constant, which generates inspiration for new products such as a drinkable yogurt and an artisanal chorizo that Francisco is developing.
