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Ara: Ten years of spreading wings

Ara: Ten years of spreading wings

In 2013, the Jerónimo Martins Group opened its first Ara stores, unleashing the power of colour and joy in the Colombian retail market. One decade later, Ara is one of the largest companies in the country and a driving force for social and economic development.

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Artificial Intelligence: Fake it ‘till you make it

Artificial Intelligence: Fake it ‘till you make it

As AI-generating tools become more sophisticated, regulation is likely to follow. In 2023, the world was deceived by artificial intelligence. Fact-checking is now much more difficult, but it’s a necessary quest.

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A story of female entrepreneurship in Colombia 

A story of female entrepreneurship in Colombia 

Luisa Agudelo became the first woman to be an Ara franchisee in Colombia. Since June 2022 she owns her business and is fulfilling her family’s dream. Meet Luisa and her entrepreneurship story.

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Interview with Maite Sarasua 

Interview with Maite Sarasua 

Feed spoke to Maite Sarasua, who has been the driving force behind Ara’s sponsoring to Colombia’s women’s football team and told us about the reasons for this partnership and what it sets out to do.

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Artificial Intelligence: Master the machine? Or mastered by the machine?

Artificial Intelligence: Master the machine? Or mastered by the machine?

Artificial intelligence can offer many benefits to human creativity, but it also poses some challenges and risks that need to be addressed. By exploring the power of AI in a responsible and ethical manner, new opportunities for human creativity and innovation can be unlocked.

How values matter in an organisation 

How values matter in an organisation 

The Jerónimo Martins’ values guide the Group every day. Marta Maia, Chief People Officer, explains that no matter how different each country, culture or history may be, those common values move all employees in the same direction, united in a single attitude.

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Biedronka: Nourishing a nation

Biedronka: Nourishing a nation

The development of a nation is not solely judged by its size, infrastructures or financial power. Easy and safe access to energy, water and good food, are key indicators that prove a country’s quality of life. With almost 30 years in business, Biedronka’s story goes hand-in-hand with Polish consumer habits.

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Jerónimo Martins: Taking decisive steps towards Energy Transition

Jerónimo Martins: Taking decisive steps towards Energy Transition

The food industry is inspired by nature, and preserving it is more than just a responsibility – it is a vital mission. Our energy transition plan is ambitious and we are transforming our businesses in Portugal, Poland and Colombia.

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Pingo Doce fed the 2023 World Youth Day 

Pingo Doce fed the 2023 World Youth Day 

In August 2023, Lisbon welcomed more than a million people to attend World Youth Day. As the event’s food founding partner, Pingo Doce handled an unprecedented cooking and logistic operation to serve its ready-to-eat meals and deliver 400,000 meal kits.

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Promoting Colombian exports 

Promoting Colombian exports 

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Pingo Doce removes all flavour enhancers and artificial colouring from its private brand 

Pingo Doce removes all flavour enhancers and artificial colouring from its private brand 

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Eating healthier with the Biedronka Gang Mocniaków 

Eating healthier with the Biedronka Gang Mocniaków 

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Winning Partnerships

Winning Partnerships

Biedronka for the Common Good was the motto of its presence at the Karpacz Economic Forum, in September, highlighting its deep commitment to social and environmental engagement. Ukraine could only be a permanent backdrop and a common topic of discussion.

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Agility and Engagement as Core Values

Agility and Engagement as Core Values

A place of help and hope. Collective action was needed to guarantee a fast and effective way to help refugees fleeing the war. Biedronka teamed with its partners to ensure that those in need were receiving proper assistance.

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“Greed is the worst thing a leader can have.”

“Greed is the worst thing a leader can have.”

Pedro Soares dos Santos takes on the importance of leadership anchored on solid values.