Grupo Nutresa S.A. (Colombia)

Grupo Nutresa S.A., before Grupo Nacional de Chocolates, was founded in 1920. It is one of the largest food companies in Latin America and is specialized in manufacturing and distribution of cold cuts, biscuits, chocolates, coffee, ice cream and pasta under a portfolio of 70 brands.
The company has manufacturing plants in Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama, Peru, United States, and Venezuela, a distribution network in 12 countries in Central and South America, and United States, and sells its products in 65 countries worldwide.
In July 2013 the Grupo Nutresa acquired the Chilean company Tresmontes Lucchetti S.A. and this transaction marks the entry of Nutresa in the Chilean food and beverages market, and allows its to strengthen its presence in Mexico through the Tresmontes Lucchetti's distribution network in the country. In addition, Nutresa diversifies its product portfolio with cold instant beverages, and complements the offering of its packaged foods segment.