Initially established in 2004 as a temporary extension of the Dinuba facility, the Tulare plant’s production will be consolidated into other Ruiz Foods plants, including those in Denison, Texas, and Florence, South Carolina. Over the years, the Tulare plant has contributed to the production of various Ruiz Foods products.
Headquartered in Frisco, Texas, Ruiz Foods, founded in 1964, boasts popular brands like Tornados and El Monterey, sold across the US and Canada through diverse distribution channels. With more than 4,000 employees across five manufacturing facilities, Ruiz Foods remains a key player in the food and drink business.
In January, COO Kimberli Carroll was promoted to president and CEO, succeeding Dan Antonelli who assumed the role of executive board chair. Carroll, with almost 23 years of experience at Ruiz Foods, brings a wealth of industry knowledge to her new leadership role.
