Figueroa Brothers, Inc., has specialized in innovative gourmet product development since its successful introduction of Melinda's Original Habanero Pepper Sauce in 1989. Figueroa Brothers, Inc., is owned and operated by Greg P. Figueroa, CEO and David O. Figueroa, Jr., President. Greg and David Figueroa were touted as among the hottest young entrepreneurs by Entrepreneur magazine, and have grown Melinda's into one of the USA's top five pepper sauce brands. The brothers were also honored by New Orleans Magazine as two of "1997's People to Watch."