Although the spice producer cannot replicate the spectacular results of 2020, when the increase in food consumption during the quarantine increased its turnover by almost 25%, the spice producer carmencita closed last year The numbers are more than remarkable, solidifying much of the ground gained by the momentum of the pandemic. In this way, Jesús Navarro SAU some sales 85 million €eight million less than in the previous year – that is, 9% decrease-, but according to information provided by the company itself, ten million more than the figure it recorded before the emergence of the coronavirus.
As its executives have pointed out, some results that consolidate Carmencita as the absolute leader in the preparation and marketing of spices and seasonings in Spain have been successful across all national distribution chains and 60% domestic market share in volume. In addition, the novel company also produces approx. half of all sweeteners It is sold for domestic consumption in Spain, largely thanks to its decades-long strategic alliance with Mercadona.
As for the results, they recall from the firm the impact of transportation problems and the increase in energy and raw materials on the entire industry, a situation where it chose to cut its margins so as not to transfer all its increase. cost to the consumer. why did this happen company profit was reduced to a greater extent than turnover, notably by 12%. 4.8 million euro. In any case, it’s well over three million from the last pre-pandemic exercise.
These figures are for the company headed by Jesús Navarro Navarro. template in the environment 415 workers18% over two years ago, with 213 men and 202 women (the company has an equity plan since 2010). this 88% of staff are on permanent contract.
Investments
On the other hand, the company has invested more than two million euros, which it has allocated for the commissioning of the company in 2021. more efficient machines and completion new factory Expected to be fully operational in 2023, El Fondonet de Novelda is being built on the industrial site. centennial your signature. There will be new facilities 27,000 square meters and its total cost is 20 million Euros.
Regarding the distribution of business, while Carmencita concentrates 88% of its sales in the national market, export represents the remaining 12%. The main customers of the company are abroad Arabic countries and also available in all South AmericaAlso, this year Subsidiary in the United States In order to gain ground in this country.
This year the company new image It will also launch a collection of gourmet spice mixes to mark its centennial, with a more ergonomic lid.
The company also maintains its social commitment through collaboration with the Alicante Gastronomic Solidarity initiative. He also launched the Carmencita Chair for Taste Studies with the University of Alicante.