1943 The idea of creating a bakery company is born. The name Bimbo appears for the first tiME.
The bakery company Bimbo S.A. is founded. The Bimbo Bear appears as a logo. Their first products go on sale: large white bread, small white bread, black bread and toast, wrapped in cellophane
The vehicle area begins to be structured. The idea of pancakes goes on sale
They already have 9 bimbo products for sale: white bread (small or large), black bread, toast, sweet bread, rolls and pancakes (small, medium and large)
The first foreign company opens in the city of Puebla.
The "38" appears, a vehicle decorated with loudspeakers, record players and microphones, to advertise the product in ranches and small towns.
The production of Bear Donuts begins, in addition to a new line of pastries with midnight, mattresses and bimbollos.
BIMBO initiates social responsibility activities by allocating a percentage of profits to open and maintain a school. Keik is born, a brand dedicated to making cakes with 3 flavors: strawberry, chocolate and orange.
The Bimbo de Occidente factory (Guadalajara) is installed.
Keik changes his name to Marinela. The products Bombonete, Negrito and Gansito covered with walnut pieces go on sale.
It begins to be sold in individual packaging: Gansito
Bimbo del Norte was inaugurated in the Ciudad del Norte in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon.
The first administrative reconstruction begins; the corporate structure is created, located on Avenida Ejercito Nacional in Mexico City.
Bimbo acquires the rights to the Sunbeam brand from Quality Bakers of America in Mexico.
Strawberry, vanilla and chocolate Super Submarinos Marinela go on sale.
Bimbo installs the largest bakery plant in Latin America and one of the 10 largest in the world in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City.
Bimbo enters the jam market. The Caramel line responded to the need to supply Marinela with raw materials.
The Suandy brand is born, which is dedicated to making pancakes, cakes and cookies under the Pasticetas, Biscotel brands, among others. Tia Rosa is born with sweet bread.
The production of the Bimbo Shells begins. Barcel puts Barcel Popcorn on sale in different caramel, salty and chili presentations.
Tortillinas Tia Rosa goes on sale.
Ricolino is created as Grupo Bimbo's leading brand in sweets and chocolates. Bubulubu is born.
Bimbo begins operations on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV), trading 15% of its shares.
The expansion of Bimbo begins, exporting to the United States of America.
A new organizational structure is generated, from which a single industrial group is created.
Bimbo Centroamerica is created with the construction of a plant in Guatemala.
Opening of the headquarters in Guatemala. Milpa Real and Lonchibon corn tortillas are on sale. Barcel launches Chips.
The opening of Bimbo Argentina and the Latin American Region corporate is carried out.
The new Grupo Bimbo corporate building was inaugurated in Santa Fe, Mexico City.
Grupo Bimbo acquires Coronado, a company dedicated to making cajeta products.
Grupo Bimbo acquires the North American bakery Mrs. Baird's.
Plus Vila and Pullman are acquired in Brazil.
The western baking business of George Weston Limited, on the west coast of the United States, owner of the Oroweat brand, is acquired.
Joins Joyco manufacturer of Duvalin, Bocadin and Lunetas.
El Globo and La Corona chocolates are acquired.
The Panrico bakery in Beijing is acquired, thus Grupo Bimbo begins to have a presence in the Asian market.
The Nutrella bakery is purchased in Brazil.
George Weston Foods Ltd. is acquired in the United States.
Grupo Bimbo acquires Dulces Vero in Mexico
Grupo Bimbo is consolidated as the largest bakery company in the world by acquiring Sara Lee North American Fresh Bakery, in the United States; Fargo, in Argentina and Bimbo Iberia, in Spain and Portugal.
The largest and most important conversion to renewable energy takes place, carried out by a company in the food industry worldwide.
Canada Bread is acquired to promote the global growth strategy in Canada and the United Kingdom, reaffirming itself as the largest bakery company in the world.
Grupo Bimbo acquires Vachon, the leading cupcake company in Canada, strengthening its presence in the country.
Acquisition of the Panettiere frozen bread business in Colombia and General Mills in Argentina.
Grupo Bimbo in India acquires 65% of Ready India Private Lited shares. Acquires the Adghal Group in Morocco.
The complete acquisition of Grupo Mnkattan, a leading player in the baking industry in China, stands out, strengthening its presence in Asia.