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  As the biggest tortilla manufacturer in the world and branded manufacturer in the UK, we serve consumers and foodservice operators in more than 100 countries. Our experts inspire operators to create authentic, stand out meals, every time.

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  Founded in 1949 by Don Roberto Gonzalez Barrera, Mission revolutionised how tortillas were produced across Mexico. Expanding into Costa Rica and the US in the 1970s, we entered European foodservice in 2000.

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  Mission is part of Gruma, a Mexican family owned food business with global sales reaching more than $4.9bn.

Kim Hartley

Executive Business Development Chef at Mission Foods

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  Kim Hartley, Executive Business Development Chef at Mission Foods, has over 20 years of experience in the food industry. An award-winning chef, creative baker and food stylist, Kim has developed numerous products for leading high-street brands and airlines as well as being a restaurateur heading up Italian, French and Indian eateries.

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  What Kim is really passionate about though is first to market innovation. She is always pushing the boundaries, bringing verve, passion and creativity to the Mission Foods offering. This passion comes from her mantra – ‘creativity is intelligence having fun’.

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  Kim has won multiple awards over her career including three times winner of the prestigious Sandwich Designer of the Year, first with a mini Indian naan selection and secondly with a toasted Turkish gözleme sandwich filled with vegan lamb and beetroot hummus.