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Source: FMCG Distributors 2026.xlsx. Last updated May 25, 2026.
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Costa Rica
The premier local supermarket chain (25+ stores). They are a massive direct importer of high-quality, gourmet, organic, and private label products, setting the standard for premium retail in Costa Rica.
Categories
Premium/Gourmet/Wine
Brands
Private Label, Specialty US/European Brands
Contact
Diego Alonso Rotten (CEO)
Phone
+506 2257 4242
Costa Rica
A leading foodservice distributor. They are a confirmed partner for international frozen food giants (McCain, Rich Products), supplying hotels and restaurants with fries, meat, and processed ingredients.
Categories
HORECA/Frozen Foods
Brands
McCain, Rich Products, Food Service Brands
Contact
Sales Manager
Phone
+506 2509 2020
Costa Rica
The single largest volume food importer in Costa Rica
Categories
General FMCG/Commodities
Brands
Largest Importer (Volume)
Contact
Management Team
Phone
+506 2257 4242
Costa Rica
The national beverage and food giant. They are a massive importer and distributor of international wines and spirits (Johnnie Walker) and beverage concentrates. (Note: FIFCO's food/beverage/retail units are pending acquisition by Heineken.)
Categories
Beverages/Canned Food/Spirits
Brands
Imperial Beer, Kern's, Johnnie Walker, Pepsi (Dist)
Contact
Ramón Mendiola (CEO)
Phone
+506 2437 1800
Costa Rica
Owns the Peri, Jumbo, and Supercompro supermarket chains. They are specifically targeting the premium segment via their Saretto acquisition, increasing direct imports of gourmet and specialty foods.
Categories
Supermarket/Gourmet
Brands
Peri, Jumbo, Supercompro, Imported Gourmet
Contact
Guillermo Aguilar (GM)
Phone
+506 2242 9000
Costa Rica
The second largest food products importer in Costa Rica. While the portfolio is broad (including pharma), they are a high-volume trader of food preparations and natural products.
Categories
Food/Health/Pharma
Brands
Natural Products, Health Food
Contact
Management Team
Phone
+506 2253 1056
Costa Rica
A full-service gourmet food distributor targeting hotels, restaurants, and premium retail. They specialize in refrigerated, frozen, and dry gourmet items, with full national coverage and sommelier services.
Categories
HORECA/Gourmet/Wine
Brands
Specialty Cheeses, Premium Meats, Fine Wines
Contact
Assessment Team
Phone
+506 4080-1774
Costa Rica
The only operator of membership warehouse clubs (9 locations). They are a key importer of US-spec bulk foods, frozen proteins, and private label items for small businesses and affluent consumers.
Categories
Bulk/Membership Club
Brands
Kirkland Signature (Imported), Bulk Food Items
Contact
Warehouse Manager
Phone
+506 2215-3865
Costa Rica
A global wholesale supplier with a Central American presence. They supply industrial bakeries and restaurants with frozen dough, icings, culinary solutions, and pizza bases.
Categories
Bakery/Beverages/Pizza
Brands
Rich's, On-Site Bakery Solutions
Contact
Sales Director
Phone
+506 2272-2706
Costa Rica
The largest retailer in Central America. They operate the Líder and Palí chains, leveraging their massive Central American distribution centers and direct import channels for US private label and high-volume staples.
Categories
General Grocery/US Brands
Brands
Great Value, Member's Choice, US Brands
Contact
Procurement Head
Phone
+506 4080-1774
| Company | Type | Categories | Brands | Contact | Links |
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| Costa Rica - 10 on this page | |||||
Auto Mercado S.A. The premier local supermarket chain (25+ stores). They are a massive direct importer of high-quality, gourmet, organic, and private label products, setting the standard for premium retail in Costa Rica. | Retailer / Importer | Premium/Gourmet/Wine | Private Label, Specialty US/European Brands | Diego Alonso Rotten (CEO) servicioalcliente@automercado.cr | |
Belca Food Service A leading foodservice distributor. They are a confirmed partner for international frozen food giants (McCain, Rich Products), supplying hotels and restaurants with fries, meat, and processed ingredients. | Distributor (Foodservice) | HORECA/Frozen Foods | McCain, Rich Products, Food Service Brands | Sales Manager info@belca.net | |
Distribuidora Universal de Alimentos SA (DUASA) The single largest volume food importer in Costa Rica | Distributor (Tier-1) | General FMCG/Commodities | Largest Importer (Volume) | Management Team +506 2257 4242 | Contact listed |
Florida Ice & Farm Company S.A. (FIFCO) The national beverage and food giant. They are a massive importer and distributor of international wines and spirits (Johnnie Walker) and beverage concentrates. (Note: FIFCO's food/beverage/retail units are pending acquisition by Heineken.) | Manufacturer / Distributor | Beverages/Canned Food/Spirits | Imperial Beer, Kern's, Johnnie Walker, Pepsi (Dist) | Ramón Mendiola (CEO) contacto@fifco.com | |
Gessa Corporación Owns the Peri, Jumbo, and Supercompro supermarket chains. They are specifically targeting the premium segment via their Saretto acquisition, increasing direct imports of gourmet and specialty foods. | Retailer / Importer | Supermarket/Gourmet | Peri, Jumbo, Supercompro, Imported Gourmet | Guillermo Aguilar (GM) contact@gessa.biz | |
LETERAGO SRL The second largest food products importer in Costa Rica. While the portfolio is broad (including pharma), they are a high-volume trader of food preparations and natural products. | Importer / Distributor | Food/Health/Pharma | Natural Products, Health Food | Management Team info@leterago.com | |
PMT (Premium Marketing Traders) A full-service gourmet food distributor targeting hotels, restaurants, and premium retail. They specialize in refrigerated, frozen, and dry gourmet items, with full national coverage and sommelier services. | Distributor (HORECA/Gourmet) | HORECA/Gourmet/Wine | Specialty Cheeses, Premium Meats, Fine Wines | Assessment Team info@pmtcr.com | |
PriceSmart (Prismar de Costa Rica S.A.) The only operator of membership warehouse clubs (9 locations). They are a key importer of US-spec bulk foods, frozen proteins, and private label items for small businesses and affluent consumers. | Retailer / Importer | Bulk/Membership Club | Kirkland Signature (Imported), Bulk Food Items | Warehouse Manager member_service_cr@pricesmart.com | |
Rich Products Corporation A global wholesale supplier with a Central American presence. They supply industrial bakeries and restaurants with frozen dough, icings, culinary solutions, and pizza bases. | Distributor (Industrial/HORECA) | Bakery/Beverages/Pizza | Rich's, On-Site Bakery Solutions | Sales Director info@richs.com | |
Walmart de Mexico y CA (Walmex) The largest retailer in Central America. They operate the Líder and Palí chains, leveraging their massive Central American distribution centers and direct import channels for US private label and high-volume staples. | Retailer / Importer | General Grocery/US Brands | Great Value, Member's Choice, US Brands | Procurement Head camrespsou@walmart.com | |