Our Story
Our deliciously moreish cheese has been on a long and flavour-filled journey!
Come with us as we share the story of where it all began.
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our Journey
1994
In 1994, in the heart of Somerset, Mexicana® was born. Packed with 14 herbs and spices, creating our bold, spicy hero!
A bold new look for Mexicana® , keeping the heat and same beloved recipe with a spicy new packaging.
2014
2026
An exciting year, with new products heating up the range. Introducing our Mexicana® Cholula® Slices, New Bar format and Mexicana® Grated. Supported with social, influencer, digital and out of home marketing, to excite our spice fans!
Mexicana® is an award-winning brand
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our journey
Mexicana® is an award-winning brand
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WHERE IT ALL STARTED
Our story began in 1994 when Mexicana® was created by The Ilchester Cheese Co., made using traditional hand-turned farmhouse cheddar. Our tasty story continues as our cheese continues to be the UK’s leading spicy cheese brand*.
*Kantar Data 2024
We’re working with
Barbers
Cheese
Our delicious smoky cheddar cheese is crafted using Barber’s Somerset Cheddar. As the longest standing cheddar-makers in the world, the Barber family have been producing cheese on their Somerset farm since 1833.
Our Partner
Since 1833, Barber’s has been perfecting the art of Cheddar, earning a reputation for exceptional quality and texture, rich flavour, and a commitment to sustainability. With nearly 200 years of expertise, Barber’s are the true masters of Cheddar-making.
At the core of Barber’s success is their close-knit relationship with local farmers. Sourcing the best, fresh milk from Red Tractor Assured farms, where dairy cows graze on the lush, green pastures of Somerset and Dorset. This rich, natural environment forms the foundation of their unbeatable Cheddar - bold, creamy, and full-flavoured.
Once crafted, the Cheddar makes its journey just 30 miles down the road to our cheese dairy in Ilchester, where we transform it into Applewood®, the UK’s number one smoky Cheddar*, using our signature smoky recipe. Our award-winning Applewood Vintage Cheddar is produced using Barber's PDO accredited West Country Farmhouse Cheddar.
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