Mercadona will reinforce its commitment to ‘Ready to Eat’ and expand its presence in Portugal
The president of Mercadona, Juan Roigpointed out during his speech at the Congress of AECOC, the large consumer association that is being held today and tomorrow in Valencia, that the future of the first supermarket chain in Spain depends on continue expanding in Portugal and reinforce its commitment to prepared dishes, in its section of ‘Ready to eat’. In this sense, Roig has assessed his expansion to Portugal as “a success” and has shown himself to be very happy with the Portuguese workers and suppliers. A country that believes that “in Spain we don’t look at each other as equals.” Regarding ‘Ready to eat’, it has opted to reinforce its commitment to ready-to-go dishes, through the ‘Ready to eat’ section. In his opinion, “between now and the middle of the century there will be no kitchens” and he highlighted that we continue to advance thanks to civil society and companies.
In his speech, where he spoke about the pride of being a businessman and the current moment of Mercadona as well as the past Dana, Roig highlighted that “Mercadona’s 2,000 suppliers make money“If you don’t win, don’t sell to Mercadona.” In this regard, he explained that both the bosses (that’s what they call the clients) and Mercadona itself and the supplier must earn money because “If the three of us win, so will your workers and everything can go well.” In this sense, he has shown his deep gratitude for his investments in Mercadona.
Souvenir for Dana: 108 million in aid
There have also been no shortage of references to dana, when held at a congress in the city of Valencia, Roig has pointed out that last year they felt “helpless” and that images such as that of a hairdresser who the next day began to cut hair on the street inspired him to promote the “Alcem-se” movement through which direct aid was channeled to small and medium-sized local entrepreneurs for a total amount of 108 million euros in lost funds. These amounted to up to 8,000 euros per beneficiary and, according to the well-known Valencian businessman, “the only conditions we set was that they had to open the business” and he highlighted that “there were 9 people who even returned it, because they said they were not going to open.” Along these lines, he added that in this context his entire family also supported this initiative.
Mercadona’s 5 priorities
Roig has pointed out about Mercadona’s mission that its mission is to satisfy “in this order to the client (the boss), second to the worker, third to the supplier, society and capital.” A sequence to which he has attached great importance. “We believe that the 5 are equally important although you have to order them, anything we do in this order will be good for the client, the worker, the supplier, the capital and society,” highlighted the main person in charge of the Valencian chain. In his opinion, “each one does their own type of company, but we believe in this and we are doing very well.”
Roig has referred to the hundreds of Mercadona employees on several occasions, highlighting that they must “be satisfied and committed to the company: I am very proud of the 120,000 workersmore and more committed.” Along these lines, he has delved into the fact that it is not just about adding hands but also having your heart and brain encouraged. “You can buy more hands, but to also have money “You need him to be treated well, like a human being,” The president of Mercadona has pointed out, who has given as an example that his managers are paid up to 2,100 euros per month net.
