ABOUT

OUR MISSION &
COMMITMENTS

Founded in 1912, Méndez & Co., Inc. is a family owned & managed enterprise with over 100 years of experience and expertise in the Puerto Rican market. We are one of the leading companies in retail and foodservice distribution of groceries, meats, dairy, beer, wine, spirits, and household goods.

We provide our sales and distribution services to over 3,500 customers around the Island from our distribution centers located in Guaynabo, Añasco, and Ponce.

In order to continue to be a leading food and beverage enterprise, all of our efforts are centered around core beliefs that allow us to maintain a standard of excellence in our industry.

OUR MISSION

To place the products of our suppliers within reach of the Puerto Rican consumer in the most effective and productive manner.

OUR COMMITMENTS

  • Develop the potential of our brands while maintaining a professional relationship with our suppliers
  • Contribute to our customers development providing an effective and timely service
  • Meet the needs of Puerto Rican consumers with high quality products at a fair price
  • Promote a working environment that encourages the development of our employees
  • Maximize the performance of our shareholders
  • Contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in Puerto Rico

HISTORY &
MILESTONES

1912

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2019

CORPORATE GROUP

Méndez & Co., Inc.

Food & Beverage Distribution, Sales & Marketing

La Bodega de Méndez

Beer, Spirits & Wine retail boutique shop with three different locations.

MENACO Corp

Janitorial, Chemical and Paper Supplies
Menaco is a privately held corporation engaged in the sale and distribution of institutional products, supplies, and equipment. It enjoys a market presence of over 50 years in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with more than 1,500 different products in stock.



INTERSHIP

Shipping agent and port facilities operator
International Shipping Agency, Inc. (INTERSHIP) is a stevedoring contractor and terminal operator with four subsidiaries: Sea Air Systems, Inc.; Oceanic General Agency Management, Inc.; Marine Asset Management, Inc. and Truck Tech Services, Inc.
It is a leading company in the maritime industry with state-of-the-art container handling facility for San Juan’s busy import and export trade.