Grupo Riquelme is one of the most solid and important business groups in Paraguay. It has a workforce of 2,600 employees and several industrial and commercial business units that are constantly growing; driving national production with innovation and high quality standards. The business group was born in 1950 as a family company, led by its founder Blas N. Riquelme and grew to become a leading group in the business sector. Currently, the Group operates corporately guided by the second family generation and a team of high-level professionals that ensures the creation of value and the projection of businesses in a sustainable way.
We are a family business group that operates corporately with excellence and innovation in diversified sectors. Committed to generating shared value with our shareholders, clients, employees, and community, contributing to their quality of life and environmental care.
To be a family business group recognized locally and internationally for the quality of its products and services, excellence in business management, and a highly committed human team that leads us to leadership in all the sectors in which we operate, profitably and environmentally responsibly. Projecting ourselves over time as a sustainable unit of companies through the generations.
RESPECT
Respect is the basis of our actions with all people inside and outside the company.
COOPERATION
We work as a team to achieve our goals, we cooperate to generate solutions, we value collective knowledge, and we grow together.
HONESTY
We maintain an ethical and transparent conduct that makes us trustworthy.
PASSION
We are highly committed to our work, we are passionate about what we do in all our operations.
HUMANITY
We respect the dignity and rights of people, we act with empathy and cordiality, valuing diversity.
EXCELLENCE
We seek quality and continuous improvement, we generate opportunities and innovation.
LEADERSHIP
We maintain positive leadership that motivates people to give their best.
RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
We are committed to environmental care and preservation and consider it in all our operations.
The first venture of Grupo Riquelme is born under the name Panadería del Sur with the production of baked goods and noodles.
The new bakery and noodle shop Imperial is inaugurated, which later becomes Fideos Federal, a brand that remains in the consumer's preference in the national market.
Cereales S.A. is born, venturing into the flour mill industry, responding to the need to supply its own raw material in light of the growth in the production of baked goods and noodles.
The first establishment called Golondrina is acquired, giving birth to the Campos Morombi Agro-Livestock Unit.
Compañía Cervecera Asunción is inaugurated with the beer brands Munich (Royal, Imperial, and Premium) and Polar, setting up a model production plant in the country with high technology and specialized professionals to deliver a Paraguayan beer of international quality.
The founder of the Group, Don Blás N. Riquelme, voluntarily preserves more than 25,000 hectares of native forests and wetlands within the Golondrina establishment, which later becomes one of the main natural reserves in Paraguay.
Embotelladora Central S.A. (EMCESA) is created, venturing into the production of non-alcoholic beverages as a bottler with the RC International franchise for brands like Arci Cola.
The first supermarket is acquired, starting a successful retail business under the brand Cadena Real with an option for the family and the differentiating factor of a high-quality bakery and confectionery, true to its bakery tradition.
EMCESA launches Niko, its own brand of soft drinks that quickly becomes the second most preferred brand in the country, gaining market share even over long-established international brands.
The Morombí Private Natural Reserve is officially created by Executive Decree No. 14,910, consolidating its conservation mission by protecting more than 25,000 hectares, a core area of the Atlantic Forest of Alto Paraná (BAAPA), through the management of the Group.
A new branch of Cadena Real is inaugurated in the city of Ñemby with 7,500 m2 of infrastructure, including a food court and event hall, providing a space for family gatherings.
The first Cadena Real store is opened in the city of Capiatá, providing innovative infrastructure and services to the community.
The De La Costa brand is acquired, incorporating the production of mineral water Agua De La Costa and soft drinks De La Costa, expanding EMCESA's product portfolio and market.
The founder of the Group, Don Blás N. Riquelme, passes away, leaving a legacy of values and work culture. The second generation of the family, led by Mrs. Licy Yanes de Riquelme, assumes leadership of the company, and the Group grows towards corporate management while always maintaining family values.
Cadena Real inaugurates its sixth store in the San Vicente neighborhood of Asunción, with state-of-the-art infrastructure and the quality that characterizes it.
The seventh branch of Cadena Real opens, providing a second meeting space and high-quality products for the growing city of Capiatá, on Route 2.
Construction of the new Fideos Federal plant begins in the city of Capiatá, with cutting-edge technology to continue providing quality and flavor to Paraguayan families.
The company Hielo Frescubo is acquired and remains under the administration of EMCESA.
The new Fideos Federal plant is inaugurated, making a leap in innovation with cutting-edge technology for the production of high-quality food.
Inauguration of Supermercado Real -Ñemby 2- as its eighth branch and second in the city of Ñemby, with an infrastructure of over 16,000 m2 designed for customer comfort and convenience.
The new Fideos Federal plant is inaugurated in the city of Capiatá, taking pasta to a new level in Paraguay.
Grupo Riquelme strengthens its management in the importation of its products to other regional markets, led by the Munich beer brand to the neighboring country, Argentina.
We celebrate 70 years of history in the national and international market as Grupo Riquelme.
50th anniversary of Campos Morombi S.A.C.A.
Creation of the Socio-environmental Management area to reinforce sustainability actions within the Group's companies.
Supermercados Real enables “REAL ONLINE” allowing all its customers to make their purchases from home.
Presentation of MUNICH ULTRA beer.
Inauguration of Cadena Real / Felix Bogado store number nine, a new space for all its customers.
This story of business growth and development continues to be written and will soon include new milestones of expansion; always serving its customers and contributing to the country's development.
