MONTERREY, MEXICO — Mexican consumer packaged goods company Sigma Foods SAB de CV announced the acquisition of Roger Wood Foods LLC, a US-based smoked meats producer, on April 28. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“We are excited to welcome the Roger Wood team to Sigma Foods and look forward to continue building together on our commitment to delivering delicious products and our passion for consumers,” said Jesus Lobo, chief executive officer of Sigma US. “We are focused on preserving the legacy of Roger Wood as a preferred brand and accelerating its growth.”
According to Sigma, Roger Wood is the No. 1 smoked sausage company in the southeast United States. Founded more than 80 years ago, Roger Wood currently generates approximately $50 million in sales annually through its plant in Savannah, Ga.
The acquisition marks Sigma’s first manufacturing presence in the southeast region of the United States.
In April 2023, Sigma acquired a processing plant in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, from West Liberty Foods for $12.4 million.
Sigma currently operates in 17 countries, divided into four regions — Mexico, Europe, the United States and Latam. With over 48,000 employees, the company oversees 65 production plants, 191 distribution centers and more than 8,000 vehicles.
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