Every Friday, there’s a baseball game at Cleburne’s La Moderna Field; the Railroaders minor league team proudly wears the “Pasta City” jersey. This is how Interamerican Foods/ La Moderna USA celebrates with the city’s community where the Mexican pasta manufacturer has its production plant.
Since the opening of its pasta production plant in Cleburne in 2018, the goal of Interamerican Foods/La Moderna USA executives has been to make the brand an integral part of this city of nearly 34,000 people.
For eight years, the Interamerican Foods/La Moderna USA plant has seen significant growth in its pasta production while deepening its relationship with the Cleburne community.
During the Covid-19 pandemic, it partnered with the Railroders to hold meal delivery events for the population, as well as with the Dallas Independent School District and the Mexican Consulate.
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In 2021, La Moderna took its commitment to Cleburne to the next level by officially sponsoring the Friday fireworks at Railroaders games.
The light and color show captivated pasta lovers and baseball fans, fueling excitement and strengthening the bond between La Moderna and Railroaders fans.
Pasta City in May 2023
The success of the Friday fireworks sponsorship led to a historic opportunity in 2023: the naming rights to the Railroaders stadium. Interamerican Foods/La Moderna USA took a big step toward making Cleburne an international landmark as the Pasta City, the iconic stadium was officially renamed “La Moderna Field.”
In celebrating this agreement, Interamerican Foods/ La Moderna USA CEO Esteban Abascal said, “I am incredibly excited to join forces with the Cleburne Railroaders, which speaks not only to La Moderna USA’s commitment to the city of Cleburne but also a significant step in realizing the dream of Cleburne being known as the Pasta City. We are proud to partner with a powerful organization that shares our values and commitment to the local community. Through this partnership, we hope to create new opportunities and bring positive change to the people of Cleburne. This is just the beginning of a long and fruitful relationship, and we look forward to the great things we will accomplish together.”
During the Little League baseball season that began in May, La Moderna Field is the gathering place for the Cleburne community. There, families enjoy Railroaders games, celebrate with fireworks, and savor dishes made with La Moderna USA pasta, such as the delicious mac and cheese.
This is how Pasta City is built. About this historic agreement, at the entrance of La Moderna Field stadium, there is a plaque with a message from La Moderna USA, which, in one of its paragraphs, reads:
“This collaboration shows the power of shared dreams, community support, and the extraordinary possibilities when a community comes together to pursue a common goal.
Cleburne is not just a town: it’s a place where passion, pasta and baseball intertwine, creating a vibrant tapestry of flavors, excitement and unforgettable experiences.”