What Edward B. Beharry & Company does

Edward B. Beharry & Company Ltd is the flagship entity of the Beharry Group, a family-owned Guyanese conglomerate founded in 1937 and now in its third generation of family leadership. The company operates 18 subsidiaries across six sectors: manufacturing and FMCG distribution (proprietary brands Champion Baking Powder, Champion Pasta, Indi Curry Powder, Chico Bubble Gum, Golden Cream Margarine, IGLOO Ice Cream, via Sterling Products Ltd); automotive distribution (exclusive Toyota distributor Beharry Automotive Limited plus Palladium Motors for parts, paints, and lubricants); financial services (GBTI bank with US$1B+ in assets across 15 branches and 31 ATMs, Guyana Americas Merchant Bank, and NALICO/NAFICO insurance with 19 branches); quick service restaurants (KFC franchise with 12 locations since 2016, Pizza Hut franchise with 10 locations acquired in June 2025); and energy services (Beharry RPL, a 2025 joint venture with Rosco Procom Limited serving Guyana's oil and gas sector).

Core operations span a fleet of 30 vehicles distributing to more than 5,800 retail outlets nationwide in Guyana, with wholly-owned distribution operations in Suriname (2006) and Trinidad and Tobago (2007) extending reach across 16 countries including USA, Canada, UK, and broader Caribbean markets. Manufacturing is anchored by ISO 9001-certified Sterling Products Ltd (acquired 1998), which also holds FSSC 22000, YUM, and GNBS Made-in-Guyana certifications, and serves as the exclusive frying oil supplier for KFC Guyana.

The Group makes money through diversified revenue streams: manufacturing and wholesale distribution of proprietary FMCG brands; franchise restaurant royalties and operating income (KFC, Pizza Hut); vehicle and parts sales plus servicing (Toyota, Kumho, Yokohama tires); retail and commercial banking fees, interest income, and merchant banking advisory (GBTI, GAMB, Beharry Stockbrokers); insurance premiums and investment income (NALICO life, NAFICO general); and oilfield services revenue (Beharry RPL). Customers span mass-market B2C (consumers buying household staples, dining at KFC/Pizza Hut), SMB (5,800+ retail outlets served by the distribution fleet), and enterprise/mid-market segments (Toyota vehicle buyers, commercial banking clients, oil and gas operators).

Name

Edward B. Beharry & Company

Legal name

Edward B. Beharry & Company Ltd

Website

https://beharrygroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1937

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Edward B. Beharry & Company is the flagship of a family-owned Guyanese conglomerate with 18 operating companies spanning manufacturing and distribution of proprietary FMCG brands (Champion, Indi, Chico), exclusive Toyota automotive distribution, KFC and Pizza Hut restaurant franchises, GBTI banking and insurance services, and oil and gas services across Guyana and the wider Caribbean.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Manufacturing and Distribution

NAICS

Food Manufacturing (311), Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing (3113)

SIC

Food And Kindred Products (2000), Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060), Fats & Oils (2070)

akta.pro primary industry

Soups, Broths & Meal Starters (CRADAAAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Chewing Gum & Mints (CRADABAC), Ingredients, Spices & Culinary Supplies Distribution (CRAOABAK)

Keywords

• Food manufacturing
• Consumer goods distribution
• Quick service restaurants
• Commercial banking
• Vehicle distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Georgetown

HQ country

Guyana

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Manufacturing: Edward B. Beharry & Company Ltd manufactures and sells proprietary food brands including Champion Baking Powder, Champion Pasta, Champion Chow Mein, Indi curry powders, and confectionery products. Production facility established in 1959 with ongoing modernization programs.
2. Distribution: Distribution of manufactured products and third-party goods through fleet of 30 vehicles serving 5,800+ retail outlets nationwide. Regional distribution through operations in Suriname and Trinidad.
3. Quick Service Restaurants: Revenue from KFC franchise operations (12 restaurants) and Pizza Hut franchise (10 locations) offering dine-in, carry-out, drive-thru and delivery services.
4. Automotive Sales and Service: Beharry Automotive Limited sells Toyota vehicles and provides maintenance services. Also distributes Kumho and Yokohama tires, with state-of-the-art service center opened in 1995.
5. Banking Services: GBTI provides personal and business banking including loans, credit cards, trade financing, international transfers, and letters of credit through 15 branches and 31 ATMs.
6. Merchant Banking: Guyana Americas Merchant Bank provides corporate finance advisory, capital raising, brokerage services, and investment management.
7. Insurance Services: NALICO and NAFICO provide life and general insurance services through 19 branches across Guyana.
8. Oil and Gas Services: Beharry RPL provides oilfield equipment supply, industrial maintenance, marine and logistics solutions, manpower services, and procurement for Guyana's oil and gas sector.

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Edward B. Beharry & Company Ltd is the manufacturing and distribution flagship of the Beharry Group, producing and distributing proprietary FMCG food brands (Champion Baking Powder, Champion Chow Mein, Champion Pasta, Indi Curry Powder, Chico Bubble Gum) and operating Sterling Products Ltd's portfolio (Golden Cream Margarine, IGLOO Ice Cream, Yo'great Yogurts, Hydr8 Coconut Water, Mighty Foam detergents). It serves more than 5,800 retail outlets in Guyana through a 30-vehicle distribution fleet, with regional operations in Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

Product overview

Edward B. Beharry & Company is the manufacturing and distribution flagship of the Beharry Group, a diversified conglomerate with 18 operating companies. The company's product portfolio includes proprietary food brands (Champion Baking Powder, Champion Chow Mein, Champion Pasta, Indi Curry Powder, Chico Bubble Gum), distributed across pastas, spices, baking products, confectionery, canned vegetables, energy products, and tobacco. The portfolio is supported by manufacturing operations through Sterling Products Ltd (producing Golden Cream Margarine, IGLOO Ice Cream, Yo'great Yogurts, Hydr8 Coconut Water, Mighty Foam detergents) and franchise operations including KFC (12 restaurants) and Pizza Hut (10 restaurants, acquired 2025). The company operates with a fleet of 30 vehicles serving more than 5,800 retail outlets nationwide, with regional presence in Suriname and Trinidad and Tobago.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Champion: Brand for baking powder, pasta, and chow mein products
• Indi
• Chico
• Golden Cream
• IGLOO
• Yo'great
• Hydr8
• Mighty Foam

Quantifiable outcome

• Serves more than 5,800 retail outlets nationwide
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Rosco Procom LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint venture with Rosco Procom Limited of Trinidad & Tobago to form Beharry RPL, delivering integrated oilfield services, logistics, industrial maintenance, and procurement support for Guyana's expanding oil and gas sector. Combines Beharry Group's local presence with Rosco Procom's expertise in oilfield services.
• Pizza Hut (Yum! Brands)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2025Beharry Group acquired Pizza Hut franchise in Guyana in June 2025, with 10 locations across the country offering signature pizzas, pastas, and sides.
• KFC (Yum! Brands)coreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2016Beharry Group acquired KFC franchise in Guyana in 2016, operating 12 strategically located restaurants nationwide with dine-in, carry-out, drive-thru and delivery options.
• Wanda Automotive PaintssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Palladium Motors is sole authorised dealer for Wanda Automotive Paints, delivering world-class refinishing solutions.
• GlipstonesupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Palladium Motors is exclusive distributor of Glipstone car care products for vehicle protection and maintenance.
• IronmansupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Palladium Motors distributes Ironman parts and accessories known for reliability and performance.
• Bel-RaysupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2016Palladium Motors distributes Bel-Ray motor oils respected for advanced formulations and superior engine protection.
• Kumho TiresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Beharry Automotive Limited distributes Kumho tires as part of automotive product portfolio expansion.
• Yokohama TiresupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2003Beharry Automotive Limited distributes Yokohama tires alongside Kumho as part of automotive product expansion.
• Toyota Motor Corporation of JapancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1994Exclusive distributor agreement granting Beharry Automotive Limited the rights to import and retail new Toyota-branded vehicles in Guyana. Expanded in 1995 with state-of-the-art service center.
• Ben & Jerry'ssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSterling Products Ltd distributes Ben & Jerry's frozen dairy products in Guyana as part of their product portfolio.
• Conservation International GuyanaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSterling Products Ltd launched major CSR initiative with Conservation International Guyana in 2025 supporting environmental conservation.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves15 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Republic Financial Holdings Limited: Parent of Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited; a direct regional competitor within Guyana's banking sector and the most relevant peer for benchmarking GBTI's deposit base and branch performance domestically.

Broad incumbents

• Toyota Motor Corporation: Counterparty in the exclusive distributor agreement governing Beharry Automotive Limited's vehicle imports and service-center operations in Guyana since 1994.
• Unilever PLC: Global consumer goods incumbent with portfolio brands spanning spreads, ice cream, personal care, and household products; overlaps directly with Beharry/Sterling Products brands such as Golden Cream margarine and Mighty Foam detergents across Caribbean retail.
• Yum! Brands, Inc. Parent of KFC and Pizza Hut; the corporate counterparty to Beharry Restaurant Holdings for both franchises in Guyana, defining the terms under which the group's 22 QSR locations operate.
• Mondelēz International, Inc. Global confectionery and baked-snacks giant (owner of Cadbury and other heritage candy brands); competes with Chico bubble gum and other Sterling confectionery lines across the same regional distribution channels.
• Nestlé S.A. Global packaged-food manufacturer with extensive Caribbean distribution; competes broadly with Sterling Products in confectionery, noodles, dairy desserts, and culinary aids across the same retail outlets.

Direct peers

• GraceKennedy Limited: Jamaica-headquartered food manufacturer, distributor, and financial services company with a similar Caribbean-diaspora brand portfolio and multi-sector model; one of the closest publicly traded parallels to Beharry's food manufacturing plus distribution footprint across the Caribbean.
• ANSA McAL Limited: Trinidad-based diversified conglomerate with operations spanning food and beverages, automotive distribution, financial services, and media; its multi-sector Caribbean operating model closely mirrors Beharry's structure across manufacturing, automotive, banking, and consumer services.
• Massy Holdings Ltd: Trinidad-headquartered conglomerate with integrated automotive, retail, manufacturing, and energy operations across the Caribbean; its distribution and consumer-products portfolios make it a structurally comparable regional conglomerate peer.
• Guardian Holdings Limited: Caribbean insurance and financial services conglomerate with insurance, banking, and asset management operations across multiple territories; comparable to Beharry's GBTI, NALICO, NAFICO, GAMB, and Beharry Stockbrokers financial-services cluster.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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