Empresas Polar Acquires Texas Nacho Maker Ricos Products
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SAN ANTONIO – October 30, 2026 -- Venezuelan food and beverage group Empresas Polar has acquired Ricos Products Co., a San Antonio supplier of nacho cheese sauce, chips and popcorn that sells in more than 80 countries. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The deal closed through Polar's subsidiary Alimentos Polar International, Inc. Ricos' operations and management team stay in place, and the company remains headquartered in San Antonio.
Ricos brings a 1909-founded, fifth-generation brand to Polar's U.S. portfolio
Ricos is the originator of concession nachos. Its products are sold through branded retail, theaters, stadiums and other food channels. CEO Tony Liberto said Polar's long-term commitment will let Ricos accelerate growth and innovation and expand its reach.