Latin Times Magazine Vol 15 #2 | Page 20

Latin-Restaurants.com NESCAFÉ® CLÁSICO™ Teams Up with Ricky Martin to Break the Routine Got Milk? Presents the Best Recipes Created by Kids, for Kids Junior chefs take charge in the kitchen Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in U.S. collaborates with Nuyorican artist Dave Ortiz to showcase "The Goya Series" pop art collection in celebration of Goya's 80th anniversary. "The Goya Series," a collection of 14 silkscreens of Goya products, is part of a larger heritage project conceptualized by Dave Ortiz that celebrates the artist's nostalgic family connection growing up with Goya. Unlike any other American food company, Goya evokes memories for nearly every Puerto Rican and person of Latin heritage. What started as a playful exploration of Boricua heritage in the face of American pop art has become a very personal project for the artist in the review and analysis of his own life and cultural heritage. The story behind the series compliments the artist's rich Puerto Rican culture, family traditions, and the essence of what Goya has always represented. "We are honored and so proud that Dave Ortiz paid homage to the memories of his mother's cooking and the legacy of Goya through his artistic talents," says Rafael Toro, Director of Public Relations of Goya Foods. "Many Latinos can resonate with Dave's story because for 80 years Goya has not just become another food brand, but an iconic institution and symbol for the Hispanic community." Artist Dave Ortiz worked closely with Goya Foods to design the Goya float for the Puerto Rican Da