Leading Food Manufacturer Selects Temple, Texas for New U.S. Operations

Sesajal expands to Temple with a new $30 million processing facility that will create 54 full-time jobs

TEMPLE, Texas, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Temple Economic Development Corporation (Temple EDC) announced today that Sesajal, a leading Mexican manufacturer of high-quality edible oils, will invest $30 million to build a new warehousing and production facility in Temple. The 50,000-square-foot manufacturing facility will be located on 13 acres in Temple's Industrial Park and is expected to break ground in mid-2026, with a completion anticipated in mid-2027. Once operational, Sesajal will employ 54 full-time team members, further expanding Temple's presence as a hub for the consumer-packaged goods industry.

The Temple facility will operate as a refinery, bottling facility, and distribution center serving customers across the United States and international markets. The company manufactures food products for private labels and prominent brands and serves major retailers across multiple markets.

Global consumption and nutrition trends are driving increased demand for innovation in food processing and manufacturing. Companies in this sector are leading the next generation of food production. As a major global producer and supplier within its category, Sesajal distributes products through a broad international retail network. Iñigo González, Sesajal's Executive Chairman: "Choosing Temple was a strategic decision. Its exceptional location and talented community will drive major growth opportunities."

"The food production industry continues to evolve as consumer demand grows for healthier, high-quality ingredients," said Adrian Cannady, president and CEO of Temple EDC. "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."

Founded in Mexico, Sesajal Group brings more than 35 years of experience in food manufacturing. The company 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 now spans 32 countries and more than 2,000 employees.

The company also works closely with agricultural communities in Mexico through supplier development programs that promote regenerative farming practices, strengthen local economies, and support the production of high-quality raw ingredients.

About Temple, Texas
Temple is Central Texas' burgeoning community where location, infrastructure and workforce converge in one of Texas' most cost-competitive markets. Temple provides unparalleled access via I-35, combined with a highly competitive cost of living and doing business. For companies looking to leave behind the higher costs and congestion of metros, Temple offers more "bang for your buck" from housing to operating costs and the ability to make an impact in a community on the cusp of significant growth. Home to 1,600 acres of shovel-ready land prime for development, Temple is a launchpad for companies at the crossroads of I-35 and the planned I-14, slated to run from El Paso to Georgia. Served by both Union Pacific (UP) and Burlington North Santa Fe (BNSF), Temple offers robust freight distribution infrastructure, and easy access to Austin Bergstrom International Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Corporate trailblazers who choose Temple will find themselves in good company. McLane Company, Baylor Scott & White Health, Wilsonart International, McLane Group, Reynolds Consumer Products, PDI and HEB Distribution are just a few of the many industry leaders that have already established headquarters and major operations in Temple.

Media Contact:
Bridget Hinze Weber
Temple Economic Development Corporation
[email protected]

SOURCE Temple Economic Development Corporation