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Who owns Malta Rica?

Malta Rica is owned by Grupo Rica (Dominican Republic).[1]

This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.

Key facts

Current owner
Pasteurizadora Rica, C. por A. reported
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo
Origin
🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
Founded
2008
Category
BeveragesCoffee, tea & hot drinksHot chocolate & malt drinks
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Malta Rica

Malta Rica is a malt beverage Grupo Rica launched in the Dominican Republic in 2008, extending the company's beverage range beyond milk and juice into the sweet, dark malt-soda category common across the Caribbean and Latin America. It is sold under the Rica name alongside the company's juice and dairy drink lines.

Ownership timeline of Malta Rica

Owners of Malta Rica over 2008 to 2026 Grupo Rica start not recorded–present Grupo Rica (start not recorded) 2010201520202025
  1. ? – present Grupo Rica [1] reported

Where Malta Rica sits in Grupo Rica

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Malta Rica sits in Grupo Rica Tree of 6 brands under Grupo Rica. Grupo Rica Malta Rica Choco Rica La Vaquita Milkkids Rica Orange Juice Rica Punch

Open the full Grupo Rica ownership tree →

Other brands owned by Grupo Rica

See the full Grupo Rica brand portfolio (6) →

Latest news about Malta Rica

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Malta Rica?

The parent company of Malta Rica is Grupo Rica, a privately held company headquartered in Dominican Republic.

Is Malta Rica Dominican?

Yes. Malta Rica originated in Dominican Republic in 2008 and its owner, Grupo Rica, is also headquartered in Dominican Republic.

Is Malta Rica still owned by Grupo Rica?

Yes. As of 21 September 2026, Malta Rica is still owned by Grupo Rica. 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. [1] Grupo Rica — Our History — Pasteurizadora Rica, C. por A., Official document; retrieved 21 September 2026.

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