Casa Rica

Enter into the heart of Casa Rica, there’s room for everyone! We open our doors to a market with products from different parts of the world in Paraguay.

Excellence and quality as a work culture

The story of Casa Rica begins in the 1920s, when Mr. Walter Lange, a merchant; and Mr. Benedikto Hiebl, a baker, arrived in Asunción - Paraguay from Germany. Mr. Walter was working in the field of international trade. Mr. Benedikto intially worked as a mason and after several jobs in the Villarrica area, he started his modest bread production and door-to-door selling service. This was the beginning of a work culture.

Hertha Lange and Juan Carlos Hiebel, their children, met and got married in Asunción in 1970. Juan Carlos's parents owned a large bakery. In November 1972, the couple opened a branch of this bakery, with a confectionery and a self-service section. However, shortly after theyr first son Oliver was born, Hertha decided to become a full-time mother for him and for the children that would come later: Birgit and Harald.

Our purpose is to improve the quality of life for our associates, suppliers, and customers to contribute to the sustainable development of our country.
A story of German dreams and flavors

Our story began with the early days of Expo Feria in Mariano Roque Alonso when the leadership of the Paraguayan Industrial Union asked Mrs. Hertha, known as Mrs. Mushi, to set up a food stall on the premises.

She did so, and even in the midst of the hardships of that time, she showcased a small stall decorated like a little house, where hot dogs and cool drinks were offered. The cleanliness, superior quality of the bread, and friendly service made everyone flock to the "casita rica" (little house with delicious food), which could barely keep up with such demand.

In April 1989, Mrs. Hertha once again felt the need to embark on a new venture, and she opened the doors of Casa Rica: a family bakery and food stand designed to satisfy all tastes in an environment that paid great attention to detail, located at Aviadores del Chaco and San Martin.

It was a small personal project inspired by the lessons she had learned from her travels and her unique taste, seeking to delight the palates of Paraguayans with her famous German dishes, cooked with great love.

Vision

Lead by the example through our constant innovation and commitment to creating value for customers, associates and suppliers.

Mission

Provide a world-classs shopping experience characterized by quality, service, and responsibility.

Participations and alliances

Unity creates strength and if we walk together, we can go further. We demonstrate our commitment to society through key alliances to generate a positive impact.

Asociación de Empresarios Cristianos (ADEC)
Association of Christian Entrepreneurs (ADEC)
We are members of the Association.
Cámara de Comercio Paraguayo Alemana
Paraguayan-German Chamber of Commerce
We are members of the Chamber.
Cámara Paraguaya de Supermercados (CAPASU)
Paraguayan Chamber of Supermarkets
We are members of the Chamber.
Red de Empresas Sin Pobrezas (Fundación Paraguaya)
Network of Enterprises without Poverty
We participate in the Network.
Red SUMMA, Red Paraguaya de Empresas Amigas de la Inclusión
SUMMA Network, Paraguayan Network of Inclusion-Friendly Companies
We participate in the Network.
Mboja'o
Mboja'o
We are a founding member and we are allied with the Company.
Banco de Sangre del IPS
IPS Blood Bank
We are allied with the Program.
Facultad de Agronomía - Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Faculty of Agronomy - National University of Asuncion
We are allied with the Faculty.
Facultad Politécnica - Universidad Nacional de Asunción
Polytechnic Faculty - National University of Asuncion
We are allied with the Faculty.
Fundación Paraguaya
Paraguayan Foundation
We are allied with the Foundation.
Fundación Saraki
Saraki Foundation
We are allied with the Foundation
Fundación Moisés Bertoni
Moises Bertoni Foundation
We are allied with the Foundation.
Fundación CIRD
CIRD Foundation
We are allied with the Foundation.
Panambí Recicla
Panambí Recycles
We are allied with the Institution.
Redciclaje
Redciclaje
We are allied with the Institution.
Yaguareté Cartones
Yaguareté Cartones
We are allied with the Company.
WWF Paraguay
WWF Paraguay
We are allied with the Institution.
Tecnoambiental
Tecnoambiental
We are allied with the Institution.
DConcreto
DConcreto
We are allied with the Institution.
Sistema B Paraguay
B Movement Paraguay
We are allied with the Institution.
Palo Santo Brewing Co
Palo Santo Brewing Co
We are allied with the Company.
Asociación de Recicladores del Barrio San Francisco
San Francisco Neighborhood Recyclers Association
We are members of the Association.
Nestlé Paraguay
Nestlé Paraguay
We are allied with the Company.
PNUD - Programa de las Naciones Unidas para el Desarrollo
UNDP - United Nations Development Programme
We are allied with the Program.
The values of our House

Our values ​​are our lighthouse, as they define who we are today and what we aspire to be in our future.

Calidad Mediante Mejora Continua
Quality Through Continuous Improvement
What we do, we do well, thanks to our discipline, perseverance, and proactivity. We adhere to the highest quality standards, continuously improving our processes, paying attention to even the smallest details every day.
Respeto
Respect
We show profound respect for the human being, both within and outside the company, embracing diversity and individuality, and seeking harmony in interpersonal relationships.
Innovación & Agilidad
Innovation and Agility
We have courage and take risks; we are agile and decisive. We never lose our pioneering spirit. We constantly aim to surprise our customers with original and up-to-date experiences and products, challenging paradigms.
Trabajo en Equipo
Teamwork
We foster a team-oriented work environment where people understand and believe that planning, decisions, and actions are better when done cooperatively. People recognize that "none of us is as good as all of us together".
Agentes de Cambio
Agents of Change
We are a company that leads and collaborates with various societal stakeholders, promoting sustainable operations and a better Paraguay.
We grew up together

Over the years, we began to nurture the dream of having our own store, so we acquired the property located on España Avenue, and we inaugurated it in 2013. There and then, another dream started taking shape: El Molinillo, which began as a café and has now become a gastronomic reference in the local scene. It was time for Oliver, Birgit and Harald to take over the management, and so they did.

With the same philosophy, aiming to meet customer demand and provide convenience, four years later, in 2017, we opened a second store on Molas López Avenue.

A tradition that endures over time

They say that every step in our life prepares us for what comes next. These are the small, yet significant moments that shape our history.

1926
Walter Lange, Hertha’s father, arrives in Asunción from Germany.
1947
(October 8) Hertha Lange (founder of Casa Rica) is born.
1968
Hertha Lange travels to Germany to study photography and becomes interested in retail stores.
1970
Hertha Lange and Juan Carlos Hiebl get married.
1972
(November 11) Hertha and Juan Carlos open a branch of La Negrita.
1988
Establishment of the legal entity "Casa Rica".
1989
On April 26, the first Casa Rica store opens at Aviadores del Chaco and San Martín.
1990-2000
The store is expanded multiple times.
2009
The name “gourmet market” is adopted.
2009
The delivery service starts operating.
2009
The online sales service is launched.
2013
Oliver, Birgit and Harald take over the company’s leadership.
2013
The Casa Rica store on España Avenue is inaugurated.
2013
El Mollinillo starts operating.
2016
The pick-up service starts operating.
2017
We begin to collaborate with organizations: CIRD, Saraki, and Mboja’o.
2017
The store on Molas López Avenue is opened.
2018
The Christian Entrepreneurs Association (ADEC) awards the World-Class Efficiency prize.
2019
A Sustainability Diagnosis is conducted.
2020
The Ecoplan is put into motion.
2020
The Casa Rica Online Store app is launched.
2020
The third store Los Laureles is opened.
2020
The 2020 Prestige award is granted as the "Most Prestigious Supermarket Company”.
2021
Saraki awards the Inclusive Company seal and recognitions in four categories.
2021
The Sustainability Strategy 2030 is launched.
2021
Casa Rica obtains inclusive company seals granted by the Saraki Foundation.
2021
The LEED Certification for the Los Laureles store is officially approved.
2021
Casa Rica receives the 2021 ADEC Innovation Award.
2021
Casa Rica is recognized by the UNDP for Energy Efficiency.
2022
The Environmental Education program is launched.
2022
The Carbon Footprint is measured and certified.
2022
The First Sustainability Report is published.
2023
We were co-authors of Good Practices for Energy Efficiency.
2023
Members of the Responsible Consumption Board - GIECP/MADES.
2023
Co-authors of Best Practices for Energy Efficiency in the Private Sector.
2023
Co-authors of the editorial material Practical Guide for Responsible Consumption.
2023
Co-authors of Vision and Articulation for the Transition to a Circular Economy.
Certifications and Awards

We are honored to be recognized with these prestigious awards, thanks to the dedication and affection of our great family. This is for you!

LEED
LEED
LEED New Construction V4 Certification - Los Laureles Store.
Fundación Saraki/SUMMA
Saraki Foundation/Summa
Certification as an Inclusion-Friendly Company - Category: Human Resources.
Programa Macro de las Naciones Unidas
United Nations Macro Program
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Program.
Asociación de Empresarios Cristianos (ADEC)
Association of Christian Entrepreneurs (ADEC)
ADEC Awards - "World-Class Category" 2018.
Asociación de Empresarios Cristianos (ADEC)
Association of Christian Entrepreneurs (ADEC)
ADEC Awards - "World-Class Category" 2021.
Premio 5Días
Prestigio Awards
5 Días Award - Most Prestigious Company - Supermarket Category - 2020.
UIP/PNUD
UIP/UNDP
Recognition Private Sector Energy Efficiency and Sustainability - 2021.
Fundación Saraki/SUMMA
Saraki Foundation/SUMMA
Recognition Company of the Future and Friend of Inclusion - 2021.
Fundación Saraki/SUMMA
Saraki Foundation/SUMMA
Certification as an Inclusion-Friendly Company - Category: Comunity.
Fundación Saraki/SUMMA
Saraki Foundation/SUMMA
Certification as an Inclusion-Friendly Company - Category: Accessibility.
Science Based Targets Initiative
Science Based Targets Initiative
We promote corporate climate action.
Programa Nacional de Sangre del MSPyBs
National Blood Program of the MSPyBs
Recognition for voluntary blood donation, considered an exemplary example to emulate in society - 2021.
Green Cloud Costa Rica
Costa Rica Green Cloud
Recognition and Certification for the measurement and mitigation of the carbon footprint under the three current international standards for the subject: IPCC Protocol and ISO 14064/1 - 2020, 2021, and 2022.
Municipalidad de Asunción
Municipality of Asuncion
Recognition of the Bike Ride from Casa Rica as a Municipal Interest Activity - 2022 and 2023.
Fundación Saraki/SUMMA
Saraki Foundation/SUMMA
Certification as an Inclusion-Friendly Company - Category: Inclusion-Friendly Company.
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