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Former NASA Space Engineer Takes Karma Sauce From Garage Production to Hot Ones (x5)

Former NASA Space Engineer Takes Karma Sauce From Garage Production to Hot Ones (x5)

ROCHESTER, NY – (June 12, 2025) Spicy. Global. All Natural. Extraordinary.

Artisan Hot sauce manufacturer Karma Sauce has grown from garage production to a record number of appearances on the hit show Hot Ones! Karma is not only crafting award winning products - but we've got some fascinating storylines to share. From our beginnings in a Rochester, NY garage to the shelves of Wegmans and Whole Foods as well as Hot Ones fame - we know you'll love our story (and sauces)! Here’s the scoop all bottled up in one place. We hope you can stop by our booth (6114) at the Summer Fancy Foods show!  Karma trends & storylines: 

From garage bottling to full-scale manufacturing of Karma Sauce and partnerships with some of the world's most popular brands.

Karma Sauce founder Gene Olczak is former NASA Engineer and Hamptons Sous Chef turned Hot Sauce Magician

5 seasons with Karma brand featured on Hot Ones

23 seasons with Los Calientes brand on Hot Ones

Try our brand new Lift Off sauce with Thai Vibes (Hot Ones Season 26)

Lift Off joins other Karma Sauce global flavor SKUs like Holé Molé (deep Mexican chile & chocolate), HuHu Piña (warm Polynesian Pineapple), Curry Karma (mango tamarind South Asian spices) and Ghost Island (Caribbean/West Indies mango curry heat).

Trends: Spicy, Global, Better-for-You (BFY), Vinegar                                                                                                                

All Natural, Fresh Finger Lakes (NY) Ingredients

Ever tried craft made Hot Sauce with artisan chocolate? Stop by booth 6114!

Custom Hot Sauce Contest - Win Your Own “Brand“

Exciting new Collabs (Heatonist #10 Anniversary Sauce, UAE’s Mr. Moustache, DJ Cummerbund, Genesee Brewery, and more…)

About Karma Sauce

Karma Sauce, based in the Finger Lakes, is on a mission to redefine flavor by boldly crafting award-winning, handmade sauces that spark adventure in every bite. We believe in pushing boundaries, blending global flavors, and creating sauces that add depth and flavor without the hours of effort. With a commitment to freshness and creativity, Karma Sauce delivers condiments that inspire culinary exploration, one drop at a time. Featured on five seasons of the hit YouTube show Hot Ones and enjoyed by flavor seekers worldwide, our sauces are made for those who crave more. Karma Sauce began in 2010 when former NASA Space Engineer/Hampton Sous Chef, Gene Olczak, took an adventurous leap into the world of flavor. Ready to spice outside the lines? Explore our entire line-up at www.KarmaSauce.com.

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MEDIA CONTACT: 

Vince Press
Hot Takes Lead
585-797-7275
vince@karmasauce.com