Nobody is losing their jobs at Bimbo Bakeries on Lycoming Creek Road near Williamsport as a result of a corporate decision to relocate Pennsylvania’s Horsham headquarters to Dallas, Texas.

That’s what a corporate spokeswoman said when asked following a statement by Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity, who announced, accurately, that Bimbo Bakeries USA in Horsham was relocating its corporate headquarters.

Bimbo Bakeries Inc. told the Sun-Gazette Wednesday the headquarters relocation has no impact on the facility in Lycoming County.

It is a strategic move that positions the company for greater alignment and long-term growth strategy across U.S. operations.

Texas has no corporate income tax, while Pennsylvania does, Garrity said.

Garrity further noted that, “Bimbo Bakeries may not have publicly blamed taxes for relocating its U.S. headquarters from Horsham to Texas after 17 years, but policies that make it harder and more expensive to do business absolutely play a role in decisions like this.”

Garrity blamed this move happening under Gov. Josh Shapiro.

She noted how under Shapiro, “Pennsylvania keeps losing major businesses, jobs, and revenue while other states compete to bring them in.

“Pennsylvania should be the best place in America to grow a business, and create jobs. Right now, we’re falling behind,” Garrity said.

As the largest baking company in the country, Bimbo USA benefits from Dallas’ central location and closer proximity to Grupo Bimbo’s global corporate office in Mexico City, strengthening collaboration and enabling faster, more integrated decisionmaking across operations, according to the corporate statement in a recent press release.

Dallas is also a significant market for the company, with multiple bakeries, sales centers and distribution facilities already established across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

The region offers a strong business environment, access to a diverse talent pool and infrastructure that supports Bimbo USA’s future.

Relocating the headquarters further aligns leadership with a region that already supports key parts of the company’s operations.

“Our commitment to baking and delivering the highest-quality, nutritious and delicious baked goods and snacks to our customers remains our top priority,” said Greg Koehrsen, President. “Relocating our headquarters to Dallas positions us to operate more efficiently as we continue to invest in our brands and our communities.”

Bimbo USA’s senior leadership team and many other positions are already working in the new headquarters, located at 5525 MacArthur Blvd., Irving, Texas, and the company will continue to recruit for additional corporate roles at this location.

Bimbo USA’s history in Texas began in 1998, when Grupo Bimbo entered the U.S. market through the acquisition of Mrs. Baird’s Bakery. Today, the company operates multiple bakeries, sales centers and distribution centers throughout the Dallas‒Fort Worth area and across Texas.

“Texas was our first home and played a defining role in our early history. We’ve built a strong presence here over the years, and this region remains central to who we are today. We’re looking forward to deepening those roots as we grow and continuing to support the communities that have supported us,” said Koehrsen.

Bimbo USA is building partnerships in the Dallas business community and strengthening relationships with local universities to support early‒career recruiting. While the headquarters is relocating, Bimbo USA’s commitment to the greater Philadelphia region remains strong, and the company will maintain a presence through its Conshohocken Sales Center and regional operations.

“We are deeply grateful to the greater Philadelphia community. The Philadelphia area was our home for 17 years, and we will always appreciate the important role it has played in our journey,” said Koehrsen.

Customers and consumers can count on the same freshness, quality, and reliable service they enjoy every day as Bimbo USA builds on its strong foundation and enters an exciting new chapter of growth across the United States.

Bimbo Bakeries produces household brands like Sara Lee, Entenmann’s, Hostess, Thomas’ and Ball Park buns.