Chris Snider

Chris Snider is the owner and President/CEO/COO of Texas Tito's, Inc., a company specializing in portion-packed hot peppers and pickles.12 He purchased the company in 2015 after working for the previous owner for five years.1 Under Snider's leadership, Texas Tito's has expanded its product line and customer base, shipping products worldwide through various distributors and directly to retailers.1

Company Growth and Challenges

Snider has overseen significant changes at Texas Tito's, including:

• Expanding the product range to include various peppers and pickle flavors
• Automating many of the company's processes
• Widening the customer base to include convenience stores, movie theaters, schools, gyms, pizzerias, and stadiums1

He has also navigated challenges such as:

• Managing the unique packaging requirements for shelf-stable, liquid products
• Addressing sustainability concerns in packaging
• Dealing with increased costs due to supply chain issues1

Future Plans

Snider is currently overseeing a major expansion of Texas Tito's manufacturing facility, doubling its size from 20,000 to 40,000 square feet. This expansion, expected to be completed in late 2025, will allow the company to warehouse more raw materials and better manage rising commodity prices.1