RUIZ FOODS RANKS 3rd AMONG THE TOP 10 U.S. HISPANIC-OWNED MANUFACTURING FIRMS

Ruiz Foods, the nation’s largest frozen Mexican food manufacturer, is ranked:
• 3rd among the top 10 U.S. Hispanic-owned manufacturing companies in the U.S.
• 2nd among the top 10 U.S. Hispanic-owned food manufacturing companies in the United States
• 1st among the top 10 U.S. Hispanic-owned companies in the State of California and
• 18th among the top 500 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States according to the June, 2005 issue of Hispanic Business magazine

“Our own growth this past year was very solid and double-digit and we attribute it to our dedication to product quality, innovation and diversification. We are proud of what our world-class workforce and our vision can accomplish and look to the future with anticipation,” said Fred Ruiz, Chairman and Co-Founder Ruiz Foods. “In fact, as the June issue of Hispanic Business demonstrates, the entire Hispanic community can look to the future with anticipation.  The growth rate of many Hispanic businesses is tremendous. This list illustrates the addition of many new players and serves to verify just how solid our contributions are to the American economy.”

Ruiz Foods recently announced the acquisition of a second facility located in Denison, TX.  “This second facility will serve to enhance all levels of customer service – a commitment that has been an integral part of the Ruiz success story since its founding in 1964,” said Bryce Ruiz, Executive Vice President Supply Chain, a member of the 3rd generation of the Ruiz Family. The initial phase of this facility is scheduled for completion by Fall, 2005.  Once fully renovated, the Denison facility will employ 400 people.

Established by Fred Ruiz and his father, Louis, Ruiz Foods is a privately held corporation with nearly 2000 employees.  Situated on over 40 acres, Ruiz Foods manufactures over 185 products in their 300,000-square-foot facility.  A satellite production facility is located in Tulare, CA.  Ruiz Foods is dedicated to premium quality, authentically prepared frozen Mexican foods selling to all channels of distribution:  retail, convenience store, clubs, vending, industrial and foodservice.  The signature brand is El Monterey®. Ruiz is the market leader within the frozen Mexican food category and manufactures the #1 Brand of frozen Mexican food in the U.S.  ##