Who owns EFE?
EFE is owned by Empresas Polar (Venezuela), which has owned the brand since 1987.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Empresas Polar reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇻🇪 Venezuela, Caracas
- Origin
- 🇻🇪 Venezuela
- Category
- Food › Frozen food › Ice cream
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About EFE
Helados EFE is an ice cream brand Empresas Polar's own page dates to 1926, acquired by Polar in 1987 when the company's history describes it as already having 60 years in the Venezuelan market. Polar markets it today as the country's benchmark for a delicious, creamy ice cream, spanning tubs, bars and novelty formats, and the brand marked its hundredth anniversary on Polar's channels in 2026.
Ownership timeline of EFE
- 1987 – present Empresas Polar [1] reported
Where EFE sits in Empresas Polar
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of EFE?
The parent company of EFE is Empresas Polar, a privately held company headquartered in Venezuela.
Is EFE Venezuelan?
Yes. EFE originated in Venezuela and its owner, Empresas Polar, is also headquartered in Venezuela.
Since when has Empresas Polar owned EFE?
Empresas Polar has owned EFE since 1987.
Is EFE still owned by Empresas Polar?
Yes. As of 21 September 2026, EFE is still owned by Empresas Polar. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Empresas Polar — Hitos Históricos — Empresas Polar, Official document; retrieved 21 September 2026.
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