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.

Over the years, REX started blending its spices. We were the first to offer a fully seasoned fish fry and the first to offer crab boil. REX later acquired the company Horse-shoe Pickle Works Ltd. Company and brought on a wet side to the product line offering pickles, olives, vinegars, and mustards. For over a century, professional chefs have trusted their recipes to the pure, natural flavors of REX. These results have made us a staple in kitchens everywhere.

In 1999, REX was acquired by Adams Extract Co. of Austin, TX which in 2002 was renamed to Adams Extract & Spice LLC, and relocated to Gonzales, TX to accommodate its growing needs.

Today, you will find the all-natural flavor of REX in homes and professional kitchens everywhere. Good chefs trust Rex because we’ve never deviated from our original recipe for quality. We still use only the freshest and purest ingredients. The result is a difference you can taste. We deliver the fantastic taste America wants and the value you need more than ever.