Founded in 1995, MAYCA has evolved from an importer of disposable products to an established full line distributor of foodservice and bakery.

"Only last year, it opened two stores located in Heredia, a third is planned for April 2011 in The Coyol and is expected to end the year with two more in the northern metropolitan area and one in Guanacaste. $ 1.5 million will be invested only in stores in 2011, " according to Elfinancierocr.com.

Source: elfinancierocr.com

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