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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 energy for life in a more conscious and strategic way?

Business / Our Business /

Promoting Colombian exports

Business / Our Business /

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

Business / Our Business /

Eating healthier with the Biedronka Gang Mocniaków

Food / Food Production /

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.

European Council President Charles Michel and Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki visit Ukrainian-Polish border on March 2nd, 2022.

Sustainability / Community /

Poland and the Migrants

The world was moved by Poland’s hospitality with Ukrainian refugees. Perhaps, for Poles, the war may be another form of Russian imperialism, but the fact is that this same war has dissipated differences and rekindled the Polish spirit of Solidarność (Solidarity).

Sustainability / Environment /

Precious Seed

As climate crisis and worldwide conflicts place the food system at risk, seed banks safeguard biodiversity and are true guardians of national heritages. Portugal, Colombia and Poland are doing their part for the sake of future generations.

Two fishermen at sunset on the beach clean the fishing nets - in the background the colorful sky and seagulls in flight

Sustainability / Environment /

Net value

Saving the ocean, protecting the future. A human race against time, with global gains there for the taking. At Jerónimo Martins, the strategy for sustainable fishing and increasing investment in aquaculture are part of the Group’s contribution to the blue transition.

Sustainability / Community /

Inclusion, valuing Difference

The pioneering Centro Incluir is the only one of its kind in Portugal and Europe that offers people with disabilities the chance to find their place in the labour market. And to make their dreams come true.

Business / Our Business /

Recheio: five decades of good deals

What’s the best way to celebrate Recheio Cash & Carry’s 50th anniversary in 2022? Opening two new stores in Portugal: a brand new Recheio in Cascais (Lisbon outskirts) with a pioneering concept that combines sustainability and convenience, and the 500th Amanhecer in Barcelos (northern Portugal).

Business / Our Business /

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.

Business / Our Business /

Pingo Doce, the champion of low prices at all times

Strong sense of social awareness. The mission of the “champion of low prices” Pingo Doce towards the Portuguese became even more vital in the 2022 difficult situation, without skimping on quality, variety and innovation.

Business / Our Business /

“Value defines the very essence of Biedronka”

In the essence of Biedronka, value is a combination of proximity, quality assortment, fresh products and lowest prices. This determination is very much alive behind its initiatives to mitigate the impact of the 2022 inflation on Polish consumers.

hand illustrated with a niddle close to a yellow balloon, on blue background

Business / Economy /

Inflation strikes again

Are we back to the 1970s price crisis? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has soared inflationary expectations. Portuguese economist Sérgio Rebelo assesses the repercussions of the conflict on a European economy that, by the end of 2022, was struggling with high inflation.