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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.

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Jerónimo Martins Agro-Alimentar: 10 years of agribusiness

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Pedro Soares dos Santos: 10 years of agribusiness

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António Serrano: 10 years of agribusiness

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Retail Media at 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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Energy for life: an unbreakable link

There’s no life without energy. But, for life to be sustainable, a transition in the use and nature of energy is needed – and is already underway. How can the world use, manage, and preserve…

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The family behind Jerónimo Martins

Founded at the end of the 18th century, Jerónimo Martins has been run by the Santos…

Ferreira: A story dating back more than 250 years

In the mid-19th century, after becoming a widow at 33, Antónia Ferreira planted vines, built…

“Led” it be at Jerónimo Martins

The Jerónimo Martins Group has made the strategic decision to hire electricity 100% from renewable…

Pingo Doce, the go-to option for over 30 Years

In 1991, Pingo Doce launched its first Private Brand products with brand references that are…

A Will Beyond the Deal

The principles behind the "Farm to Fork" strategy are not something new for the Jerónimo…

Made in Freedom @ Reclusa

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Sara Tadeu Interview: Shine a Light

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Robert Phillips interview: The Truth About Trust

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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

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

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

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 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.

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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

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

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

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

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

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Eating healthier with the Biedronka Gang Mocniaków

From left to right: Arkadiusz Mierzwa, Corporate Communications and Sustainability Director of Biedronka, Julia Dmytryshyna, co-founder of the Help Ukraine Front and Dominika Langer-Gniłka, Vice-President of the Board of The Wiosna Association.

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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

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.