On May 3, 1949, the first processed corn flour production plant in the world was inaugurated in Cerralvo, Nuevo León, signaling the beginning of GRUMA, this would begin an industrialization process for transforming nixtamalized corn into flour. This allowed the product to stay fresh longer, and through this process, the company completely revolutionized the selling, distribution and production processes of all food products made from this grain. Since GRUMA’s foundation, technological research and development have been its pillars. The company’s cleverness can be seen through the fact, that it created a nonexistent industry in an unknown market environment, and committed itself to bringing about a transformation of processes that had been in effect for millennia.

In Mexico, corn tortillas were always made the traditional way, with processed corn dough, until GRUMA invented the appropriate technology to make them from processed corn flour. This was a technological leap of almost 5,000 years, and it resulted in a revolutionary simplification of the process. Artisanal methods, that depended on crude grinders and pestles, were finally left behind. But of course, this did not happen overnight. 60 years of continuous research allowed GRUMA to position itself as the world leader in the production of processed corn flour and tortillas, as well as other products derived from corn and grains.

		GRUMA began operation with one corn flour plant: Molinos Azteca S.A. de C.V. in Cerralvo, Nuevo Léon.     This was the the solution to the problem of conservation of nixtamal mass for making tortillas, mexicans main food.
		A new corn flour plant in Acaponeta, Nayarit joins the team.   Decade of nationwide expansion with openings in different regions of Mexico.
		At the request of the Costa Rican government, GRUMA enters the corn flour market of that country.
		In the middle of the decade, GRUMA acquires the Mission Foods plant in Canoga Park, California, which is currently the No. 1 brand worldwide.
		TECNOMAIZ begins production of its TORTEC machinery for the tortilla industry.
		The first corn flour mill in the United States is installed in Edinburg, Texas.
		Operations initiated in Honduras.
		Initial public offering of Gimsa stock on the Mexican Stock Exchange.
		GRUMA acquires 10% of Banorte Financial Group.
		Operations in El Salvador, Guatemala and Venezuela begin.
		Initial public offering of GRUMA stock on the Mexican Stock Exchange. The company begins corn and wheat tortilla production and distribution in Mexico.
		In association with ADM, GRUMA acquires two corn flour mills in the USA and two wheat mills in Mexico. GRUMA opens the largest hearts of palm packaging plant in Latin America in Guápiles, Costa Rica.
		GRUMA opens its first offices in London, England.   In 1998, Gruma action lists in the New York Stock Exchange with the GMK key.
		GRUMA acquires 2 wheat flour companies in Mexico: the Salcido Group and La Asunción. GRUMA expands its operations in Venezuela by acquiring Molinos Nacionales (MONACA), the second largest corn and flour producer in that country.
		GRUMA´s first tortilla plant in Europe begins operations in Coventry, England.
		Gruma acquires a corn flour mill in Italy and a tortilla plant in Holland.
		GRUMA International Foods SL is created, based in Madrid, Spain. in January 2006, GRUMA acquired the production company of tortillas “Rositas Investments PTY LTD” of Australia. In March 2006, the Mexican multinational completed the acquisition of Oz-Mex Foods PTY LTD, tortilla Production Company based in Melbourne, Australia. In September 2006, GRUMA opened its first plant in Asia, the number 89 in the world, which is located in Shanghai, China. In October 2006, GRUMA acquires Pride Valley Foods (PVF).
		GRUMA new plant in Australia begins operations. In July 2007 the plant of Gruma in Malaysia began operations, which produces mainly Tortilla Wrap, Pizza Base, and Foldover Bread Naan Bread.
		In 2008 oz-mex, producer of wheat flour and taco shells, the two new business units that were purchased at different times were merged into one, with very high production standards. In September 2008, there were already 135 units of “la casa del maíz”, The projected number for 2010 is around 300 retail franchise spots.
		In 2009 GRUMA had historical sales. Mission brand is launched in Australia with an attractive product portfolio and inaugurates the new generation technology plant, also in in that country.  GRUMA was honored as “Global Business Excellence" by the World Finance Magazine.
		In 2010, GRUMA launched the line “Mission flatbreads of The World” in Australia and Europe. The results of Mission in Australia new brands succeeded in its first year and it was recognized as one of the leader brands. Operations begin on the plant in Panorama City in the USA with high specifications of sustainability, energy and water savings. In the same year GRUMA also acquired a plant in Ukraine. In Mexico GRUMA reaches a brand presence to customers of 14% through its campaign to commemorate the bicentennial of the Mexican Revolution.
		In 2011, GRUMA was recognized by the prestigious market research and management consulting, Great Place to Work Institute as one of the best companies to work in Mexico, this thanks to our values that we live with great enthusiasm every day. We published our first comprehensive report that includes sustainability initiatives that have strengthened the position of GRUMA as one of the leading Socially Responsible Companies in the world. In line with this strategy, our global brands Maseca and Mission have continued to develop programs that support to combat the problem of malnutrition, such as “Nutre-Fácil” Maseca in Mexico. Have also continued to implement other social programs such as the fight against breast cancer in Central America and Australia. GRUMA has continued to increase and strengthen its presence around the world through the acquires Expansion 3 plants:     * In New Mexico Albuquerque Tortilla Company is acquired in order to strengthen the presence of lumps in the southern United States, where there is high consumption of tortilla.     * GRUMA is already operating in Russia, with the purchase of Solntse Mexico, a leader in the Russian market for sale of tortillas, corn chips and dips.       The market has enormous potential, where more than 140 million inhabitants and has an economic growth above the global average.     * GRUMA acquired the plant in Turkey, which is the leader in grinding corn in the country and has the world's most advanced technology. Innovation and use of new advanced technologies contribute to the expansion of global GRUMA, which represents a significant step in its expansion strategy and long-term growth. Our global and local brands continued to contribute to the growth and consolidation of Gruma, both in Mexico and the world as an example of this Mission launched the brand in the channel self-service into new countries such as Germany, Singapore and Malaysia.
		Recently GRUMA through Maseca brand is the new sponsor of Mexican National Soccer, why we are proud and we further commit to our values and our 100% Mexican origin.

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