Our Founder
Roger Trevino Sr
Every great flavor has a story. Ours began with a walk through Mexico City.
In the mid-1980s, Roger Treviño Sr. was traveling through the bustling streets of Mexico City when he noticed something simple but unforgettable: people enhancing their drinks with citrus and salt to create a more flavorful experience. What seemed like a small tradition sparked a big idea.
Roger wondered, "Why isn't anyone doing this back home?"
Inspired by the flavors, energy, and culture he experienced, he returned to Texas determined to share that experience with others. Working out of his family's garage in San Antonio, Roger began sourcing citrus salt packets and selling them to local convenience stores in 1986. What started as a simple idea quickly gained momentum.
Over the years, Twang helped introduce millions of Americans to the tradition of dressing their drinks with flavor. From pioneering the beer salt category to creating innovative drink rimmers, seasonings, and flavor blends, the company grew from a family garage startup into a nationally recognized brand found in stores across the country.
Today, Twang continues to celebrate the same spirit that inspired its beginnings: bringing people together through flavor, culture, and fun. What began with a moment of curiosity on the streets of Mexico City became the foundation for a brand that encourages people to explore new flavors, create memorable experiences, and make every bite and sip a little more exciting.
After all, life is better with a little more flavor. Life is better Con Twang.
the twang timeline
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1986
The first Twang Packet
Roger Trevino Sr. starts Twang in the garage of his family home in San Antonio, TX.
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1989
Pickle Salt Girl
Roger wanted to showcase his only daughter, Elysia, who made her debut as a model, perm and all.
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1992
Making Big Moves
Twang buys its first machinery and becomes a direct manufacturer. The first packet machine is still used today
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1995
Twang gets spicy!
Elysia makes a comeback on the packaging at age 12 for Twang's first chili based blend.
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1997
Mini Beer Bottle Shaker
Twang's debuts it's now iconic Beer Salt bottle and becomes the first ever to create a FLAVORED margarita for TX grocer H.E.B.
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2005
The Clip Strip
Our most popular merchandising piece since the first counter display rack, makes displaying Beer Salt innovative and increases Twang's visibility.
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2010
Muy Caliente!
Twang celebrates it's 25th year anniversary by releasing the first limited edition flavor Caliente 86 "Hot Lime" Beer Salt
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2024
Twang Gets a New Look!
Our products get a whole new look that honors our proud Hispanic Heritage, and brings all previously separated brand lines into the Twang name with a new Gold logo.