California-based frozen food manufacturer Pegasus Foods has announced plans to expand its operations into Texas, US.
The firm intends to set up a new 80,000ft² manufacturing facility in Rockwall, Texas. This move is expected to create 325 new jobs.
"Texas offers room to grow, and I look forward to welcoming even more businesses from California."
The announcement of the new Rockwall project, which will see a $10m investment, was made by Texas governor Greg Abbott.
Abbott was quoted by CBS DFW as saying: "Once again, a California company has decided there is no better place to grow and operate a business than the Lone Star State.
"Less government, lower taxes, smarter regulations and right-to-work laws create an economic framework that allows free enterprise to flourish and attracts employers to our large cities and small towns.
"Texas offers room to grow, and I look forward to welcoming even more businesses from California."
Established in 1998, the company manufactures frozen foods and other products for its customers that include Chili's, Panda Express, Trader Joe's, Cinnabon and Walmart.
