We are an international Group based in Portugal with over 230 years of know-how in the food business. We address the daily needs of millions of consumers in three countries, through a value proposition based on quality food at competitive prices. Food distribution is our main activity and is worth more than 98% of the Group’s consolidated sales.
Biedronka is our largest business and, in addition to be the leading food retailer in Poland, it is also developing an operation in Slovakia. In Portugal, Pingo Doce is the leading supermarket chain while Recheio is the leading cash & carry market. In Colombia we operate the Ara neighbourhood stores. In Portugal we also have the Jeronymo cafeterias and the Hussel chocolate and confectionery stores.
We also develop an agri-food production business in Portugal and Morocco.
In Poland, we also operate the Hebe chain of beauty stores, which began expanding into Czechia and Slovakia.
It is the main business area we operate in Portugal (Pingo Doce and Recheio), Poland (Biedronka) and Colombia (Ara).
In Poland, we own the Hebe beauty chain and in Portugal, the Jeronymo coffee shops and Hussel, a network specialised in chocolates and confectionery.
We invest in primary production to ensure the quality and sustainability of our supply chains.
* Start-up operations, without significant size or impact on the Group’s performance.
Ara is the Group's retail chain in Colombia, operating in the form of neighbourhood food stores with a focus on both the proximity and strength of its Private Brand products.
In a market of around 10 million consumers, we are leaders in the Food Distribution area through Pingo Doce, and in the wholesale segment, through Recheio. In specialized retail, we operate the Jeronymo and Hussel stores.
We are food retail leaders with Biedronka and we also invest in the health and beauty areas, offering quality, differentiation and innovation in the products we sell.
