Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V., also known as FEMSA, is a multinational company that operates as a leading bottler of Coca-Cola trademark beverages. Through its subsidiaries, the company produces, markets, and distributes Coca-Cola products in 10 countries across Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay.
In addition to its beverage business, FEMSA operates a chain of small-box retail stores under the OXXO brand, with over 2,000 locations in Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Brazil. These stores offer a wide range of products, including food, beverages, and other convenience items. The company also operates retail service stations for fuels, motor oils, lubricants, and car care products under the OXXO GAS brand in Mexico.
FEMSA's retail portfolio also includes a network of drugstores in Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Mexico, operating under various brand names such as Cruz Verde, Fybeca, SanaSana, YZA, La Moderna, and Farmacon. These stores offer a wide range of health and wellness products, as well as beauty and personal care items.
Beyond its retail and beverage businesses, FEMSA is also involved in the production and distribution of various products, including coolers, commercial refrigeration equipment, plastic boxes, food processing equipment, and preservation and weighing equipment. The company also provides logistics and transportation services, point-of-sale refrigeration solutions, and plastics solutions, as well as a distribution platform for cleaning products and consumables.
In Europe, FEMSA operates a chain of small-box retail and food convenience stores in Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, under various brand names such as k kiosk, Brezelkönig, BackWerk, Ditsch, Press & Books, avec, Caffè Spettacolo, and ok.'. The company also produces and distributes pretzels under the Ditsch brand.
Founded in 1890, FEMSA is headquartered in Monterrey, Mexico, and has a long history of growth and expansion across the Americas and Europe. Today, the company is a leading player in the beverage and retail industries, with a strong presence in multiple markets and a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction.