Grupo Herdez, S.A.B. DE C.V. (Mexico)

Grupo Herdez, S.A.B. de C.V., founded in 1914 and officially incorporated in 1991, is a leading Mexican food company headquartered in Mexico City, specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of processed and packaged foods across Mexico, the United States, and other international markets. The company operates through two main segments: Food (including canned vegetables, sauces, condiments, pasta, tea, and tuna) and Frozen (ice creams and frozen yogurts). Grupo Herdez owns and distributes over 600 products under highly recognizable brands such as Herdez, Doña María, McCormick de México, Nutrisa, Helados Nestlé, Aires de Campo, Barilla, Yemina, Del Fuerte, Embasa, Bufalo, Cielito Querido Café, and Wholly Guacamole, among others. It also maintains strategic alliances with global brands like Betty Crocker, Häagen-Dazs, Kikkoman, Pillsbury, and Nature Valley. The company is publicly traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV: HERDEZ) and is a subsidiary of Hechos Con Amor S.A. de C.V., with Héctor Ignacio Hernández-Pons Torres serving as Chairman and CEO. Grupo Herdez began as a distributor of personal care products and evolved through key partnerships, including a pivotal merger with McCormick & Company in 1947, which marked its entry into food manufacturing. Today, it operates 10 production plants and 9 distribution centers, employing over 13,000 people, and is recognized for its strong financial performance, sustainability initiatives, and commitment to innovation and talent development.