Although this thread will superficially seem as though it belongs under "Dinner and a Movie", please don't move it.

Over the years I have developed quite a taste for salsa, and evidently a skill in preparing my own; at the very least I have developed a reputation amongst my acquaintances for making good-tasting salsa.

For whatever reason the accolades I got at a party yesterday got me to thinking about how I might market this, and I have to admit that I'm out of my league here. Should I approach a company like Pace? Should I talk to the owner of a local restaurant or specialty store? How quickly do I need to move from small batches for my friends and family to large batches for canning and distribution? And, most important, can I really make any money at this?

As there are a number of entrepreneurs here I thought that I might get some ideas, suggestions, warnings, success/horror stories, or what-have-you.

How about it?

 

Interesting questions. I've wanted to do the same thing w/ jam. If I ever did persue this idea, I'd contact some small, local stores and try and sell through them.

I'd also be interested in hearing others' experiences.

 

Because salsa is so popular I should think that it would be easier to break into the market than it would be with jam.