Sigma Alimentos
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| Type | Private |
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| Industry | Refrigerated and Frozen Food |
| Founded | 1980 |
| Headquarters | Monterrey, Mexico |
| Key people | Armando Garza Sada (Chairman), Mario Paez (CEO) |
| Products | Ham, Cheese, Yogurt, Prepared Meals |
| Revenue | $2.2 Billion USD |
| Employees | 27,000 |
| Website | [1] |
Sigma Alimentos is a Mexico´s largest producer and distributor of refrigerated and frozen food.
Sigma's main activities include the production, distribution and sale of processed meat, cheese, yogurt and prepared meals. In Mexico, Sigma products can be found in all major supermarkets, as well as “mom and pop” outlets under such brand names as FUD, San Rafael, Chalet, Noche Buena , Chen, La Villita, El Cazo Mexicano, Solé, and many others. The company is also the exclusive franchisee in Mexico of Yoplait yogurts, and it has exclusive rights to distribute Oscar Mayer products in Mexico.
Sigma creates its fare in 30 food-producing plants, which include 13 for processed meats, 13 more for dairy products, three for prepared meals and one for beverages. Products are channeled through more than 100 distribution centers. All food production facilities are certified by ISO 9002, TIF (for Mexico), some by the USDA (for the United States), and the European Union. Moreover, Sigma uses Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), a globally recognized process control system designed to identify “critical” points in the production process and reduce safety hazard incidents. Also, all plants have their own water treatment facilities to provide a safer and cleaner environment.
Along with a dominant market presence and strong brand recognition, Sigma benefits by owning Mexico’s largest refrigerated distribution network.
Sigma has opened distribution in the USA, and has the headquarters of Sigma Foods in Houston, Texas. A new meat processing plant has been built at 701 E. Goodhope Rd. in Seminole, Oklahoma and ribbon cutting ceremonies marked its official 9 May 2008 opening.
September, 2010, Sigma purchased Bar-S Foods, based in Phoenix.
Its products are also available in the Caribbean, Central America, and the US. Sigma operates from locations in the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Mexico.
Sigma is part of Mexican conglomete ALFA.
[edit] External links
- http://www.sigma-alimentos.com/ Official Corporate Site
- http://www.sigmafoodsusa.com/ US Website
- http://www.sigma-alimentos.com.do/ Dominican Republic Website
