Verdifresh, proveedor de ensaladas de Mercadona, crece un 19% y factura 163 millones

Verdifresh, the primary supplier of fourth-grade salads to the Mercadona supermarket chain, reported a 19% increase in revenue to 163.7 million euros for the year 2025. This growth was accompanied by a 23% rise in pre-tax profit to 14.34 million euros, and a 13% increase in EBITDA to 14.71 million euros. Net result also saw a 22.8% increase, reaching 11.4 million euros.

The company employed 887 people, marking an increase of over 100 workers compared to the previous year. Verdifresh's fiscal year ended on December 31, but the company will now close its fiscal year on June 30 due to a change within the Foodiverse group. Most of the production activity takes place at their Ribarroja plant in Valencia, which was partially affected by a storm on October 29, 2024.

Despite the damage, the facility managed to maintain operations. Verdifresh reported a need for asset replacement of 9.3 million euros to the Consorcio de Seguros, noting they received 3.5 million in compensation from the previous year. In addition to the Ribarroja plant, the company also operates production centers in Antequera, Málaga, and Aranda de Duero, Burgos.

Verdifresh is part of the Foodiverse group, which is led by the Martinavarro family and is 40% owned by the American company Taylor Farms. The group also owns other salad production subsidiaries in Europe. Recently, Verdifresh acquired two specialized salad production plants in Germany, owned by Bonduelle's fresh business unit, and operates under the Greenfresh brand alongside regular fresh product line.