BOGOTA, May 27 (Reuters) - Colombia's Grupo Nutresa, the

country's largest processed food producer, said on Monday it has

garnered interest from international firms to acquire parts of

the company.

The company started hiring external advisors to manage the

possible bids, according to a statement.

The Gilinski Group gained almost full

control of Nutresa

in early April.

The group, owned by one of Colombia's richest men,

reached an agreement in mid-2023 to buy at least 87% of

Nutresa's shares in exchange for exiting its stakes in Grupo

SURA.