Bar-S is a privately owned company founded in 1981 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. It produces and markets processed meats throughout the United States. The company operates three production plants and one distribution center in Oklahoma. Its product line includes franks, lunchmeats, bacon, dinner sausages and corn dogs, all sold nationwide under the Bar-S brand. In 2009, Bar-S posted sales of U.S. $535 million and employed more than 1,600 people.
Commenting on the transaction, Armando Garza Sada, Alfa’s chairman of the board, stated: “This is an important milestone in Sigma´s growth strategy. With this acquisition, Sigma will become a meaningful player in the U.S. refrigerated processed meats market with an important presence in the U.S. Hispanic market.”