Since 1923, when the first cayenne peppers were ground, aged and bottled as Crystal Hot Sauce, Baumer Foods products have been synonymous with quality and service. Baumer Foods was founded by Alvin and Mildred Baumer on Tchoupitoulas Street in New Orleans. Today, Alvin A. Baumer, Jr., their son, carries on the business which produces an assortment of sauces such as soy, worcestershire, liquid smoke, and of course their world renowned Crystal Hot Sauce.