Mercadona expands ready-to-eat meals and nutritional labeling

Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona is significantly expanding its ‘Listo para Comer’ (Ready to Eat) section, which generated 700 million euros in revenue in 2025. The company is reorganizing stores to prioritize these prepared meals, which are now available in over 1,400 locations. This strategy, championed by president Juan Roig, aims to cater to changing consumer habits by providing convenient meal solutions.

Additionally, Mercadona has introduced new product labeling designed to provide customers with better information regarding nutritional value, facilitating more informed purchasing decisions. The company continues to show strong financial performance, reporting a turnover of 41,858 million euros and a net profit of 1,729 million euros in its most recent fiscal year.