Ruiz Foods starts $20M expansion in Denison, Tex.

Source: The Business Journal

Ruiz Foods of Dinuba has begun Phase II of an expansion of its Denison, Tex. manufacturing facility. Phase II is a $20 million project that features construction of a second production line. On June 19, 2013, Ruiz Foods announced a $30 million Phase I facility expansion in Denison. It featured a 50,000 square-foot building addition and a new production line. “With Phase II we will continue to meet the growing demand in key market segments.” said Rachel Cullen, president & CEO, Ruiz Foods, in a release. “We are also pleased to announce that with Phase II Ruiz Foods, Denison hopes to add up to 150 to 175 new jobs over the next several years.” Ruiz Foods' headquarters are in Dinuba where the company's 300,000 square-foot main manufacturing plant is located. The manufacturing growth comes amidst the 50th anniversary of Ruiz Foods. Fred Ruiz and his father, Louis, co-founded Ruiz Foods in 1964, selling enchiladas, burritos and tamales to local “mom and pop” grocery stores in the small rural community of Tulare located in Central California. El Monterey is the top selling brand of frozen Mexican food in the United States. Ruiz Foods also manufactures Tornados, a popular snack on the convenience store roller grill. The company announced its initial expansion into Denison in May 2005. A complete renovation of the facility began immediately. By January 2006, the company scheduled its first shipment of El Monterey Family Pack Burritos. “Texas and the City of Denison are blessed to be the home of Ruiz Foods’ fastest growing plant,” said Jared Johnson, mayor of Denison, in the release. “They are a superior corporate citizen and provide not only a highly sought-after product, but excellent job opportunities for our region.” Earlier this month, Ruiz Foods announced an East Coast expansion through the purchase of an existing facility in Florence, SC. The company is also expanding its corporate headquarters in Dinuba. Ruiz Foods is a privately owned corporation.

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