May 7, 2008
:: Sigma inaugurates processed meats plant in the U.S.A.
- Accelerates penetration into the U.S. Hispanic market

San Pedro Garza García, N. L., Mexico. May 7, 2008.- ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V. (ALFA) the
Mexican conglomerate, announced today that its subsidiary company, Sigma Alimentos,
S. A. de C. V. (Sigma), the leading producer of refrigerated foods in Mexico, has
opened a processed meats plant in Seminole, Oklahoma, U.S.A.

Mr. Brad Henry, Governor of Oklahoma, Mr. Chayne Fisher, Mayor of Seminole, and
Mr. Sergio Ramos, Sigma’s Vice President of International Operations, headed the
inauguration ceremony.

In speaking about the new facility, Sergio Ramos commented: "We are very pleased to
have built this plant, as it will allow us to reinforce our competitive position in a high
growth market, such as the Hispanic one. This investment adds to prior investments
done in Mexico to expand our production capacity and market coverage, and allow us to
consolidate our leadership in the markets we serve. “The location of this plant, in a state
like Oklahoma, that enjoys strategic advantages in terms of accessing raw materials,
and tapping qualified personnel, permits us to better serve the market with fresher and
longer shelf life products. Furthermore, we will also achieve important savings in
logistics and distribution expenses,” he concluded.

Sigma invested close to U.S. $ 60 million in the construction of the new plant, which will
employ 130 people initially, and is equipped with the latest technology to ensure the
hygiene and quality of the products.

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ALFA is a Mexican company comprised of four business groups: Alpek (petrochemicals),
Nemak (aluminum auto components), Sigma (refrigerated food) and Alestra
(telecommunications). ALFA is the world’s leading manufacturer of high-tech aluminum engine
heads and blocks. It is one of the world’s largest producers of PTA, a petrochemical product,
and has a leading market share in other petrochemicals in Mexico. In addition, ALFA is the
leader in the production of processed meats and cheese and one of the most important
telecommunications service companies in Mexico. In 2007, ALFA reported revenues of
$106,833 million (U.S. $9.6 billion), including foreign sales of U.S. $5.2 billion, and assets of
$99,331 million (U.S. $9.1 billion). Currently, ALFA has manufacturing operations in 16
countries and employs more than 50,000 people. ALFA shares are quoted on the Mexican
Stock Exchange and Latibex, the Latin American market in the Madrid Stock Exchange.

Sigma is the leader in the Mexican refrigerated food business. Besides Mexico, Sigma
is present in Central America, the Caribbean and in the U.S. Hispanic market. Its
product offering includes cold cuts, cheese, yogurt and prepared foods. In 2007, Sigma
reported sales of US $2.2 billion and employed more than 26,000 people.


For further information:

Enrique Flores
Vice President, Corporate Communications
ALFA, S.A.B. de C.V.
Phone (011-52-81) 8748-1207
eflores@alfa.com.mx