Americold Secures 12M-Case Deal With Jerónimo Martins for 300 Stores
Americold will manage storage and store-case pick fulfillment of about 12 million frozen product cases annually for roughly 300 Jerónimo Martins stores in Portugal. The agreement leverages enhanced capacity at its Lisbon facility and creates over 80 new jobs to strengthen its European cold chain network.
1. Multi-Year Retail Partnership
Under a multi-year agreement, Americold will manage the storage and store-case pick fulfillment of approximately 12 million cases of frozen products each year, covering roughly 300 Jerónimo Martins retail locations across Portugal. This deal marks Americold's second large European retail win in the past year and aligns with its 2026 growth priorities.
2. Lisbon Facility Upgrades
To support the expanded operations, Americold has refurbished cold storage chambers and increased throughput capacity at its Lisbon facility, reinforcing the site as a strategic hub for the Portuguese retail cold chain. These infrastructure investments enable scalable, operationally reliable fulfillment tailored to high-volume frozen goods networks.
3. Job Creation and Regional Growth
The collaboration has generated over 80 new jobs at the Lisbon site, boosting the workforce by more than 40% and underscoring Americold's commitment to local employment growth and operational excellence. This expansion contributes to broader momentum in Americold's European business driven by rising demand from leading retailers.