Mercadona buys the reusable packaging supplier Logifruit and will incorporate its 1,600 employees.

all its logistics processes and further consolidating the efficiency and sustainability of its distribution network. The agreement, which is pending approval by the Competition authorities and the corresponding administrative authorizations typical for this type of operation, will allow Mercadona to "capture significant synergies and optimize its resources even more, which will contribute to strengthening its assembly line and to continue promoting a responsible logistics strategy aligned with the principles of the circular economy," according to a statement from the supermarket chain. With this operation, the 1,600 people who form part of Logifruit's workforce will join Mercadona's team. With this move, the company "will continue to develop a differentiated logistics model that, through its commitment to innovation and sustainability, has been striving for excellence in service since its creation 30 years ago," it adds. David Cid, Director of Logistics at Mercadona, has thanked ...