Jerónimo Martins
Jerónimo Martins is a Portuguese multinational company that specializes in food retail and distribution, primarily operating in Portugal, Poland, and Colombia. The group's primary retail assets include the Pingo Doce supermarket chain in Portugal and the Biedronka discount chain in Poland.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Portugal
HQ City
Lisbon
Founded
1792
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Euronext Lisbon
Tax Domicile
PT
Ultimate Parent
Sociedade Francisco Manuel dos Santos, SGPS, S.E.
Data Hosting
PT
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
ISO 14001, ISO 9001, IFS Food
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1792
Company Foundation
Jerónimo Martins was founded as a general store in Lisbon by Jerónimo Martins.
1989
Expansion into Poland
The company entered the Polish market with the acquisition of the Biedronka chain.
2013
Expansion into Colombia
The group expanded its retail operations into South America by entering the Colombian market with Ara stores.