Who owns Rica?
Rica is owned by Grupo Nutresa (Colombia, BVC: NUTRESA), which has owned the brand since 2002.[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Grupo Nutresa S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇨🇴 Colombia, Medellín
- Origin
- 🇨🇴 Colombia
- Category
- Food › Meat, poultry & seafood › Processed & packaged meat
- Parent ticker
- BVC: NUTRESA
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Rica
Rica is a Colombian cold cuts and sausage brand that came to Grupo Nutresa with its 2002 acquisition of Rica Rondo Industria Nacional de Alimentos, a deal the group says consolidated its leadership in processed meats in Colombia. It sits in the cold cuts unit alongside Zenú, Ranchera and Pietrán, and like them is made by the group's Colombian meat processing companies.
Ownership timeline of Rica
- 2002 – present Grupo Nutresa [1] reported
Where Rica sits in Grupo Nutresa
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Rica?
The parent company of Rica is Grupo Nutresa, a publicly listed company headquartered in Colombia.
Is Rica Colombian?
Yes. Rica originated in Colombia and its owner, Grupo Nutresa, is also headquartered in Colombia.
Since when has Grupo Nutresa owned Rica?
Grupo Nutresa has owned Rica since 2002.
Is Rica still owned by Grupo Nutresa?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Rica is still owned by Grupo Nutresa. 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] Grupo Nutresa S.A. — separate financial statements at 31 December 2025 — Grupo Nutresa S.A., Official document; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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