Mercadona has become one of the leading supermarkets in Spain. Its quality-price ratio has served well so that many customers have chosen its products to fill their refrigerators every week, although under labels such as Deliplus or Bosque Verde it has also become an ally of cosmetics and the home. However, although the supermarket chain led by Juan Roig is the visible brand, Behind their articles are other companies that manufacture and distribute many of them.
In recent years, one of the innovations that Mercadona implemented was its ‘Ready to Eat‘ section. With it, the supermarket has created numerous prepared food stalls which is a relief for those who do not have time to cook. Precisely behind these prepared meals is a company in full expansion, which will soon expand its facilities.
Who is behind Mercadona’s prepared food?
Behind Mercadona’s prepared food is Familia Martínezwhich in turn integrates food companies such as Embutidos Martínez, Platos Tradicionales, Cinco Tenedores and La Pila Food. Thus, they are in charge of saving you a meal at work or a quick dinner any night at home with dishes such as lasagna, ribs, risotto or Russian salads for three euros; pork knuckle; cannelloni and much more.
Although the company was a Mercadona intersupplier in 1988 with its Embutidos Martínez, It was not until 2006 when Traditional Dishes was born. Under this seal, the company began to specialize in prepared dishes and have Mercadona as its main client, gave way to a fifth-range section that included gratin dishes, roasts, soups and creams. under the seal of Hacendado.
Investment of 150 million euros to expand its surface
The success of the company is such that in 2025 and 2026 two projects will see the light of day. an investment of 150 million euros. This is an extension of its surface for roasts with a 20,000 square meter plant located in Buñolthe most important project that will have a positive impact on the creation of more prepared food for Mercadona as its main client. In addition, they will also create a 3,500 square meter logistics center, located in another Valencian town such as Torrent.
“We are at a time of significant growth in line with the good progress of our main client. For this reason, our main investments during 2024 and 2025 have focused on the start-up of new facilities to continue this good market inertia, always guaranteeing the best product with the highest quality, without losing sight of our most important asset, people,” said Raúl Martín, CEO of Familia Martínez.
