In 1888, a company originally named New Orleans Import Company was established as a spice importing company. The spices were destined for the kitchens of New Orleans and the world’s most demanding chefs so the ingredients had to be special. They were selected with extra care and prepared with extra skill. This company later changed its name taking advantage of the local euphoria surrounding the arrival of the Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff of Russia in New Orleans. Thus the King of Spices, Rex Fine Foods, Inc. was born.
