Ruiz Foods ranks 1st among the top 10 U.S. Hispanic-owned manufacturing firms in the state of California according to HISPANIC BUSINESS Magazine, June 2008.

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Ruiz Foods (June, 2008), the nation’s largest frozen Mexican food manufacturer and makers of the El Monterey brand, is ranked:

• 1st among the top 10 U.S. Hispanic-owned manufacturing companies in the State of California and

• 3rd among the top 500 U.S. Hispanic-owned manufacturing companies in the United States

• 16th among the top 500 Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States according to the June, 2008 issue of Hispanic Business Magazine. (In 2007, Ruiz Foods, Inc. ranked 18th).

“Our growth this past year continues to be very solid. We attribute this to our commitment to product quality, innovation and authenticity as we respond to the consumer’s continued desire for Mexican food,” said Bryce Ruiz, President and COO, Ruiz Foods.  “We are very proud of what our Team Members and our vision continue to accomplish.”

Ruiz Foods is a privately owned corporation with corporate offices in Dinuba, CA.  Representing the third generation, Bryce Ruiz is President and COO; Kim Ruiz Beck is Vice Chairman.  Both are children of Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO, Fred Ruiz.

Ruiz Foods is dedicated to premium quality, authentically prepared frozen Mexican foods selling to all segments of the retail and foodservice channel. The signature brand, El Monterey, is the market leader in the frozen Mexican food category.  Ruiz Foods employs over 2,600 Team Members in three facilities located in the United States.  ##