Leading Food Manufacturer Sesajal Expands to Texas with $30M Facility

The new 50,000-square-foot plant in Temple will create 54 full-time jobs and serve as a refinery, bottling facility, and distribution center.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:40pm

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Sesajal, a leading Mexican manufacturer of high-quality edible oils, will invest $30 million to build a new warehousing and production facility in Temple, Texas. The 50,000-square-foot plant will serve as a refinery, bottling facility, and distribution center, creating 54 full-time jobs. The facility is expected to break ground in mid-2026 and be completed by mid-2027.

Why it matters

The food production industry is evolving to meet growing consumer demand for healthier, high-quality ingredients. Companies in this sector are seeking strategic locations with strong logistics networks and proximity to major markets to efficiently distribute their products. Sesajal's investment in Temple highlights the city's appeal as a cost-competitive hub for the consumer-packaged goods industry.

The details

Sesajal's new facility will be located on 13 acres in Temple's Industrial Park. The company, which has over 35 years of experience in food manufacturing, produces a range of products including vegetable oils, oilseeds, powders, creams, and spreads, with a focus on sustainably grown and processed farm-to-table ingredients. Sesajal's global footprint spans 32 countries and more than 2,000 employees.

  • Sesajal plans to break ground on the new facility in mid-2026.
  • The plant is expected to be completed and operational by mid-2027.

The players

Sesajal

A leading Mexican manufacturer of high-quality edible oils with over 35 years of experience in food production. The company has a global footprint spanning 32 countries and more than 2,000 employees.

Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC)

The organization that announced Sesajal's investment and highlighted Temple's strategic location, infrastructure, and cost-competitive business environment as key factors in attracting the food manufacturer.

Iñigo González

Sesajal's Executive Chairman, who cited Temple's exceptional location and talented community as driving factors behind the company's decision to expand to the city.

Adrian Cannady

The president and CEO of the Temple EDC, who noted that Temple's strategic location and ability to support companies in the food production industry were instrumental in Sesajal's investment.

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What they’re saying

“Choosing Temple was a strategic decision. Its exceptional location and talented community will drive major growth opportunities.”

— Iñigo González, Executive Chairman, Sesajal

“The food production industry continues to evolve as consumer demand grows for healthier, high-quality ingredients. Companies in this industry depend on strong logistics networks and proximity to major consumer markets to move products efficiently across the country. Sesajal's investment highlights Temple's strategic location at the center of four of the nation's fastest-growing regions and our ability to support companies that are producing and distributing food products for customers nationwide.”

— Adrian Cannady, President and CEO, Temple EDC

What’s next

Sesajal plans to break ground on the new facility in Temple in mid-2026, with an expected completion date in mid-2027.

The takeaway

Sesajal's decision to expand to Temple, Texas highlights the city's growing appeal as a cost-competitive hub for the consumer-packaged goods industry. The new $30 million facility will leverage Temple's strategic location, infrastructure, and talented workforce to support Sesajal's growth and distribution of high-quality food products across the United States.