Rudolph Foods Debuts New Co-Branded Flavor with Valentina® Mexican Hot Sauce

The unmistakable taste of iconic Valentina® hot sauce now comes to life in a pork rind.

Rudolph Foods, the leading producer of authentic, handcrafted pork rinds, announces its newest flavor innovation: Valentina® Chicharrones, featuring the unmistakable, bold, and craveable taste of the legendary Valentina Mexican Hot Sauce.

The new variety brings together two heritage brands to deliver a spicy, tangy, and authentically Mexican flavor experience in a crunchy, protein-packed pork rind. This collaboration offers snackers a bold new way to enjoy a beloved hot sauce from south of the border.

62 percent of Gen Z and 59 percent of Millennials enjoy spicy foods, per the Hartman-group, therefore this collaboration delivers a standout option that brings excitement to the pork rind category and taps into the growing popularity of Mexican pantry staples. Valentina® Chicharrones will begin rolling out to select retailers nationwide in early 2026.

“Bringing Valentina’s iconic flavor to pork rinds is a natural fit,” said Mark Singleton, vp of sales and marketing at Rudolph Foods. “Both brands share a passion for bold, authentic flavor and products that show up everywhere people eat, from everyday meals to on-the-go snacking. This collaboration lets us deliver a familiar, craveable heat in a new way while staying true to the low-carb, high-protein benefits our consumers expect.”

This latest offering underscores Rudolph Foods’ commitment to innovation and flavor exploration. By expanding into culturally inspired, globally recognized taste profiles, the company continues to elevate the pork rind category and invite more consumers to enjoy this traditionally Southern snack in new and exciting ways.