Across the agri-food supply chain, Martínez y Cantó has demonstrated steady resilience, especially for a business that mainly serves supermarket networks. The recently published 2021 turnover reaches 30.5 million euros, a figure only 1% lower than the year that marked the onset of the pandemic. A dominant partner in this stability is Mercadona, which accounts for roughly six tenths of total revenue, underscoring the importance of strong retailer relationships in sustaining growth during volatile times. [Citation: Martínez y Cantó]
Profit before tax mirrors this enduring performance, staying at 1.9 million euros. The overall result paints a picture of a durable operation within a market that experienced pronounced disruption elsewhere. The company’s chief financial officer, José Vicente Cantó, notes that the food sector did not face the same severity as some other industries during the health crisis, continuing to deliver outcomes comparable to the pre-pandemic period. [Citation: Martínez y Cantó]
Data from Martínez y Cantó show Mercadona as the network’s leading provider of private label infusions. The firm highlights that traditional infusion products dominate revenue, representing about 95%, with smaller shares from less soluble variants, pyramidal infusions, and sweeteners. [Citation: Martínez y Cantó]
Geographically, approximately three-quarters of sales stay within the domestic market, while the remainder targets export markets in France, Belgium, and Portugal. The company points to a stable local demand environment alongside expanding opportunities in selected export channels, a pattern that supports ongoing production and logistics planning in Novelda. [Citation: Martínez y Cantó]
Looking forward, the firm recognizes positive performance in recent years but cautions that the near term may be less predictable. Rising energy costs and higher raw material prices, driven by inflationary pressures, are identified as potential headwinds that could influence future results. Cantó stresses the need for careful monitoring and an eventual year-end update to confirm the trajectory. [Citation: Martínez y Cantó]
Martínez and Cantó established the company in 1970, initially focusing on third-party packaging services since the firm does not operate under its own brand. The company’s facilities are situated in Novelda, occupying a total area of 21,000 square meters split between infusion preparation and the logistics center. [Citation: Martínez y Cantó]