Maize tortillas are widely consumed product in Guatemala. There are plenty of milling and food fortification capacities in Guatemala.
National and international producers are operating is Guatemala, including world leaders in the production of tortilla and maize meal such as for example, Gruma, which operates in the Department of Chimaltenango. Gruma has in Central America, a yearly production capacity of 126,000 t
Milling associations have been formed to represent and lobby for the interest of the sector.
Guatemala has also good food fortification capacities.
For more information on milling company contact details, please see the following link: 4.6 Storage and Milling Companies Contact List.
Milling Company NUTRICA
Alimentos Nutricionales de Centro America S.A – NUTRICA is a Guatemalan producer of beverages and food with high nutritive value. Nutrica distributes different brands: Bienestaria, Nutrimosh, Chocopretty, etc.
Nutrica has its own laboratory and comply with international standard including FAO and WHO norms for instant beverage. Nutrica has been developing products in partnership with international organization such as WFP, USAID and several NGOs. Nutrica provides school rations for the government school feeding programmes.
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Alimentos Nutricionales De Centro América, S. A. Alimentos Nutrica. 6ª. Avenida 3-28, Zone 2, San José, Villa Nueva, Guatemala. |
Name: Ingeniero Israel Mazariegos Title: General Manager Email: gerencia@nutrica.com.gt Web: www.nutrica.com.gt |
Tel: +502 6630 1290 - 93 Fax: +502 6629 9265 |
Summary of Role and Services |
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Food Nutrition of Central America, SA (Nutrica Food) is a native Guatemalan company. PRODUCTS: Nutriatol is a protein food, processed as precooked, instant, ready to prepare nutritious drinks. It is also a thickening and enriching ingredient in sauces, soups, stews, meat and vegetables; and nutritional supplement for fruit smoothies. Natural Bienestarina is a protein food made from corn flour and soy flour. It is pre-cooked and instant to prepare nutritious drinks type or atoles refreshments. It is also an excellent source of protein, provides in rich iron, calcium and zinc amount to combat nutritional deficiencies. The company has an expertise in making products based on mixes of corn and soy flours. |
Facilities |
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Parking Area Inside Compound (m²) |
2,400 |
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Drainage |
Good |
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Fire Fighting Equipment |
Yes |
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Number of Ventilators (screened) |
8 |
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Electricity Load (KVA) |
325 KVA |
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Backup Generator(s) |
Yes |
275 KVA |
Maintenance |
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Duration |
2 hours/week |
Type of Maintenance |
Preventive |
Other Equipment or Machinery Installed |
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Type of Equipment |
Available |
Number |
Owned |
Fortification Feeder |
YES |
2 |
Nutrica |
Bag Cleaning Plant |
YES |
3 |
Nutrica |
Moisture Tester |
YES |
1 |
Nutrica |
De-stoning Plant |
YES |
1 |
Nutrica |
Metal Extractor |
NO |
- |
- |
Staffing |
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Number of Full Time Skilled Workers |
17 |
Number of Full Time Labourers |
26 |
Building |
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Length (m) |
Width (m) |
Height (m) |
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Building – Wheat Mill |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
Building – Maize Mill |
Length 54 (m) |
Width 25.5 (m) |
Height 7.2 (m) |
Walls |
Reinforced concrete |
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Roof |
Metal with insulation layer |
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Floor |
Reinforced concrete |
Conditions & Cleanliness |
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Outside |
Inside |
Cracks in Walls or Roof |
No |
No |
Signs of Rodent Activity |
No |
No |
Signs of Birds Entry |
No |
No |
Damaged Gutters/Drains |
No |
No |
Signs of Moisture |
No |
No |
Adjacent Vegetation |
None |
None |
Cleanliness |
Good |
Good |
Pest Control |
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Fumigation |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Spraying |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodenticides |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Rodent Trapping |
Yes |
Frequency |
Weekly |
Contracted |
Yes |
Security |
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Security |
Good |
Compound |
Fenced |
Access |
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Distance from Main Town (km) |
10 |
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Travel Time if not Located in Town (hours) |
25 |
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Road Condition to Mill |
Good |
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Road Limitations (if any) |
No 30 t |
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Rail Connections |
NO |
Milling Capacity |
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Commodities |
Daily Capacity (MT) |
Monthly Activity (MT) |
Wheat |
n/a |
n/a |
Maize |
27.5 t |
715 t |
Storage Capacity |
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Storage in Metric Tons |
Wheat – Covered (MT) |
Flour – Covered (MT) |
Within the Compound |
275 |
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Outside the Compound |
n/a |
n/a |
Capacity to Blend |
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Daily Capacity 50 (t) + Monthly Activity 1,300 (t) |
Loading & Discharge Rates |
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Daily Capacity 50 (t) + Monthly Activity 1,300 (t) |
Transport Capacity at Mill |
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Daily Capacity 50 (t) + Monthly Activity 1,300 (t) |
Milling Company Molino Central Helvetia S.A - CENTIA
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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CENTIA Calz Aguilar Batres 20-02 Z-11 Guatemala City, Guatemala |
Name: Mario Salazar Title: Operation Manager Email: msalazar@MolinosCentia.com |
Tel: +502 2383 1100 Fax: +502 2383 1142 |
Summary of Role and Services |
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Guatemalan company, dedicated to the production and marketing of wheat flour, premixes and corn grits, committed to providing the best product and service, according to the needs of their customers. In 2003 the Molino Central S.A with over 60 years of service, decided to merge with Molinos Helvetia from Tecpan Chimaltenango, to form a modern and innovative mill. The total wheat milling capacity is of 300 t per day. They have food fortification and packaging capabilities. CENTIA has a training center and provides capacity building activities to bread maker. |
Milling Company DEMAGUSA
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Derivados de Maíz de Guatemala (DEMAGUSA) Km 19.5 Carretera a Antigua Guatemala, Aldea de los Coy, Zona 1 de Mixco, Condomino de Bodegas BOCASA, Bodega 1 |
Name: Angel_Lam Title: Commercial Manager /Agroindustrial Email: angel_lam@demagu.com |
Tel: +502 2438-6556 /2438-6557/ 2485-510 Fax:+502 24386550 |
Summary of Role and Services |
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DEMAGUSA produces maize meal and derivate products: a) FLOURS (Grits snacks and/or cereal, grits beer, Polenta, Prepared flours). b) ADDED VALUE PRODUCTS (Salsa/Dips, canned palm heart Palmitos, Snacks, Seasonings, Pasta). This company is the owner of the Maseca brand. DEMAGUSA counts a total of 135 employees and has an estimated daily production of Corn Soya Blend of 40 t. |
Milling Company Molinos Modernos
Company Name and Address |
Contact Names and Email |
Telephone and Fax |
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Molino Modernos 33 Calle 25-30, Zona 12, Guatemala, Guatemala, C.A |
Name: Mario Arnoldo Johnston S. Title: Supply chain Director Email: ajohnston@molinosmodernos.com Email: informacion@molinosmodernos.com Web: www.molinosmodernos.com Name: Alejandro Odio Title: Product Manager Email: aodio@molinosmodernos.com Name: Andrés Melgar-Zaid Title. Category Manager |
Tel: +502 2429 8300 Fax: +502 2277 1877 |
Summary of Role and Services |
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Molinos Modernos started operating in 1963 and is a large Central American company. It produces flour (mainly wheat), pasta, biscuits, etc. Molinos Modernos is the division of Corporación Multi Inversiones dedicated to the production and marketing of products derived from cereals in Central America and the Dominican Republic. They have production plants in Guatemala, El Salvador, Costa Rica and representation in Haiti as well as in the Dominican Republic.
For these purposes, CMI Alimentos has the Development and Training Center, an educational mechanism with vast experience that since 1998 has trained more than 130,000 entrepreneurs and clients in Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and the Dominican Republic, markets where the company has a presence. This Training Center offers a varied curriculum that also has comprehensive modules, free innovation courses and seasonal products that seek to improve the profitability of its clients' businesses.
In addition, it has Express Stores at its headquarters, where entrepreneurs and customers can find products according to their needs, such as wheat flour and premixes in small and large presentations.
It is one of the largest and most important food groups in the region in the business of wheat and corn mills, pasta and biscuit production; poultry, pork, processed and sausage manufacturing industry; balanced food for animals and pets; restaurant industry with Pollo Campero and Pollo Granjero among others.
Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees Headquarters: Guatemala, Guatemala Type: Self-Owned Founded: 1936 . |