Who owns Ricolino?
Ricolino is owned by Mondelēz (the United States, NASDAQ: MDLZ), which has owned the brand since 1 November 2022.[1] Ricolino was founded in 1970 in Mexico and was independent until 2022.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Mondelez International, Inc. verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1970–2022)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
- Origin
- 🇲🇽 Mexico
- Founded
- 1970
- Category
- Food › Confectionery › Candy & sugar confectionery
- Parent ticker
- NASDAQ: MDLZ
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Ricolino
Ricolino is a Mexican confectionery business founded in 1970, making sweets, chocolates and marshmallows sold widely through small independent shops across Mexico. Mondelēz bought it from Grupo Bimbo in 2022 for $1.3 billion, buying distribution reach as much as the brands themselves.
Ownership timeline of Ricolino
Where Ricolino sits in Mondelēz
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Ricolino?
The parent company of Ricolino is Mondelēz, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Ricolino Mexican or American?
Ricolino originated in Mexico in 1970, but it is owned today by Mondelēz, which is headquartered in the United States. So Ricolino is a Mexican-origin brand under American ownership.
Since when has Mondelēz owned Ricolino?
Mondelēz has owned Ricolino since 1 November 2022.
Who owned Ricolino before Mondelēz?
Ricolino was an independent company from its founding in 1970 until Mondelēz acquired it in 2022.
Is Ricolino still owned by Mondelēz?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Ricolino is still owned by Mondelēz. 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] Mondelez International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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