Ruiz Foods set to move corporate headquarters to Texas

DINUBA, Calif. (KFSN) -- The headquarters for a Valley food producer and distributor is moving out of state.

Ruiz Foods is relocating its corporate office from Dinuba to Frisco, Texas.

The headquarters takes with it about 125 jobs by 2026.

The announcement from the company stated it is moving because being in the center of the country allows same day access to all of its facilities.

However, business experts said there could be other reasons.

"The regulatory and business environment in the state of California isn't exactly one that is conducive to getting companies to stay," said Clint Olivier, the CEO of Central Valley Business Federation.

Texas Governor Greg Abbot said he was proud to welcome the company to Frisco, calling it the number one destination for economic opportunity.

Ruiz Foods is the largest Mexican frozen food manufacturer in the country.

It has three production facilities in California - Dinuba, Tulare, and Vernon.

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