Feed is a corporate magazine published by Jerónimo Martins with the purpose of sharing an outlook on some of the matters that are already changing our business’s ecosystem.
Food is energy: How it powers the human body?
Every living thing constantly seeks energy to fuel its existence. At the heart of this life-sustaining power is food. But how is the energy contained in food unleashed to propel the human body’s continuous operation? The answer is electrifying.Our daily bread
A staple of the human diet since time immemorial. With a place in our history, in our culture, on our tables. Whatever the recipe or method, breadmaking is regarded by many as a science, or even an art – and this is the craft to which our fresh dough factory devotes itself day in, day out.Taste of Go(o)dness
“Subtle and gentle in the midst of fast food culture or more globalized food”. That is how food editor and critic Juliana Duque describes the twists and tales of Colombian cuisine.The Apple of our Eye
Worldwide consumption of roots and greens remains low. The UN General Assembly declared 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables to raise awareness about the role of fresh produce in human health and foster sustainable and inclusive supply chains.Retail media: the time is now
In an era where digital advertising is dominated by a handful of tech giants, a powerful new force is quietly reshaping the landscape: retail media.Jerónimo Martins Agro-Alimentar: 10 years of agribusiness
Since 2014, Jerónimo Martins has been strengthening up its presence in the agribusiness sector. From land to sea and back, the 2014-2024 decade focused on protecting the supply chain and preparing the Group for a new era of growth.Pedro Soares dos Santos: 10 years of agribusiness
Pedro Soares dos Santos, Chairman & CEO of the Jerónimo Martins Group, shares his vision on the first ten years, from 2014 to 2024, of the Groups’ agribusiness.António Serrano: 10 years of agribusiness
António Serrano, CEO of Jerónimo Martins Agro-Alimentar, talks about the first ten years, from 2014 to 2024, of this business area.Raquel Vaz-Pinto: Is there a new world order?
Is the balance of powers acknowledged by the western world in history books still valid today? What has changed since the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall? Feed gathered three perspectives from three different geographies: Poland, Russia’s neighbour; Portugal, facing the Atlantic; and Colombia, open to the Pacific.Manuel Vides: Is there a new world order?
Is the balance of powers acknowledged by the western world in history books still valid today? What has changed since the end of the Cold War and the fall of the Berlin Wall? Feed gathered three perspectives from three different geographies: Poland, Russia’s neighbour; Portugal, facing the Atlantic; and Colombia, open to the Pacific.In gut we trust: discover the power of our second brain
When it comes to moods, decisions and behaviour, the brain in your head is not the only one doing the thinking. Made up of some 100 million nerve cells, a second brain lives secretly in the intestines. Welcome to the uncharted territory of the gut, whose silent power is revolutionising our understanding of overall health.Humour, a serious business
Amidst life’s challenges, humour emerges as a serious yet often unheeded superpower unique to humans. Far beyond laughter, it forges bonds, fosters creativity, provides resilience and enhances people’s overall health and well-being. But the connection between humour and medicine is much older and more meaningful than once thought.Ara and UNICEF, supporting children’s education in Colombia
Ara has partnered with UNICEF in 2024 to implement the “Comprehensive Care for Early Childhood, Families and Caregivers” programme in Nariño, on Colombia’s Pacific coast, to fight illiteracy.Ara and ICBF, preventing food poverty in Colombia
In late 2023, the Colombian Family Welfare Institute (ICBF) and Jerónimo Martins Colombia signed a new three-year cooperation agreement, aimed at preventing and fighting food poverty in the country.Ara builds the first food bank in the Pacific
To fight food insecurity in Colombia, Ara built in 2024 the first food bank in the Pacific, located in Buenaventura.How education is empowering social inclusion in Portugal
EPIS (Entrepreneurs for Social Inclusion) is spearheading several initiatives in Portugal, such as awarding scholarships, to promote access to education and academic success for young people in vulnerable situations. The Jerónimo Martins Group is one of the association’s founding members.Fresh In
Colombian families find “their best ally” in Ara
Facing difficult urban mobility and high levels of poverty in Colombia, which worsened in 2022, Ara’s three main pillars are price, proximity and assortment. Struggling with hard times, Colombian families find their best ally to put food on the table in Ara.
Inflation strikes again
Are we back to the 1970s price crisis? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has soared…
Energy for life: an unbreakable link
There’s no life without energy. But, for life to be sustainable, a transition in the…
Net value
Saving the ocean, protecting the future. A human race against time, with global gains there…
Our daily bread
A staple of the human diet since time immemorial. With a place in our history,…
“Value defines the very essence of Biedronka”
In the essence of Biedronka, value is a combination of proximity, quality assortment, fresh products…
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Drowning in Garbage
Global waste is set to reach 3.4 billion tonnes by 2050, according to the World Bank. Plastic accounts for just 12%,…
How Walmart became a “force of nature”
This is the startling story of a giant retail company - once labelled by "Fortune" magazine as "evil" - whose CEO…
Interviews
PEDRO SOARES DOS SANTOS
CHAIRMAN & CEO OF THE JERÓNIMO MARTINS GROUP
Pedro Soares dos Santos, Chairman & CEO of the Jerónimo Martins Group, shares his vision on the first ten years, from 2014 to 2024, of the Groups’ agribusiness.
ANTÓNIO SERRANO
CEO OF JERÓNIMO MARTINS AGRO-ALIMENTAR
António Serrano, CEO of Jerónimo Martins Agro-Alimentar, talks about the first ten years, from 2014 to 2024, of this business area.
MAREK ZLAKOWSKI AND FRANCISCO D'ALMEIDA
Biedronka and Pingo Doce
Marek Zlakowski and Francisco d’Almeida are responsible for the new Retail Media business area at Biedronka and Pingo Doce, respectively, and share with Feed the main challenges and opportunities behind the Group’s latest strategic decision.
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More than exploring the multiple meanings of the word NEW, this issue of Feed provides a fresh look over unquestionable truths. From action in the ocean to geopolitical stances on land. From old tools to new words. From homemade cooking to food that tastes like home.