Who dominates food and beverages in Guatemala and how does one enter the sector?

CMI (Corporación Multi Inversiones), founded in 1920, reports around 54,000 employees and a presence in more than 15 countries, with businesses in milling, poultry (Pollo Campero in 7 countries), restaurants, real estate,… finance and energy; these are the company's own figures,… with an independent profile on BNamericas. Cervecería Centro Americana is the dominant player in beer, but as a private company it publishes neither output nor market share. Entry is typically by acquisition or joint venture with family groups; the conglomerates dominate retail distribution, a real barrier for entrants, with no quantitative source.