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Who owns Zenú?

Zenú is owned by Grupo Nutresa (Colombia, BVC: NUTRESA), which has owned the brand since 1960.[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
FoodMeat, poultry & seafoodProcessed & packaged meat
Parent ticker
BVC: NUTRESA
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Zenú

Zenú is the leading brand of Grupo Nutresa's cold cuts business, which makes processed and aged meats, sausages, canned vegetables and ready meals and leads its market in Colombia and Panama. Productos Zenú Ltda. was acquired in 1960 by Fábrica de Galletas Noel, then part of the Compañía Nacional de Chocolates group, and later consolidated into Industria de Alimentos Zenú and Alimentos Cárnicos.

Ownership timeline of Zenú

Owners of Zenú over 1960 to 2026 Grupo Nutresa 1960–present Grupo Nutresa 1960197019801990200020102020
  1. 1960 – present Grupo Nutresa [1] reported

Where Zenú 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 Zenú?

The parent company of Zenú is Grupo Nutresa, a publicly listed company headquartered in Colombia.

Is Zenú Colombian?

Yes. Zenú originated in Colombia and its owner, Grupo Nutresa, is also headquartered in Colombia.

Since when has Grupo Nutresa owned Zenú?

Grupo Nutresa has owned Zenú since 1960.

Is Zenú still owned by Grupo Nutresa?

Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Zenú 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. [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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