ElPozo facts for kids
| Sociedad Anónima | |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | 1954 |
| Headquarters | Alhama de Murcia, Spain |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Tomás Fuertes (President) |
| Products | Meat products, deli meats, processed foods |
| Parent | Grupo Fuertes |
ElPozo Alimentación S.A. is a big Spanish food company. It is located in Alhama de Murcia, a town in the Murcia Region of Spain. This company is part of a larger group called Grupo Fuertes. They make many different food products.
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ElPozo's Story
ElPozo Alimentación started a long time ago. Its roots go back to a small food shop. This shop opened in Alhama de Murcia in 1936. The company itself was officially founded in 1954.
A Leader in Food
The president of ElPozo, Tomás Fuertes, is a very important person in the Spanish food industry. In 2011, he received a special award. It was the Gold Medal of Merit in Labour from the Spanish government. This award recognized his big role in making the food sector better and more modern.
How Big is ElPozo?
ElPozo is one of the largest companies in the Murcia region. In 2017, it had sales of over 1.1 billion euros. This was a big increase from the year before. The company employs more than 4,600 people directly. It also helps create about 23,000 other jobs.
ElPozo Around the World
This company sells its products in 75 countries. You can find ElPozo foods on four different continents. In 2018, ElPozo was the most popular brand bought by Spanish families. This was for the third year in a row. It is a top food company in Spain. It is especially popular in regions like Andalucia and Murcia.
Healthy Food Choices
ElPozo also focuses on healthy food. They make "ultra-healthy" products. These foods have less fat and less salt. This helps people make healthier choices.
ElPozo and Sports
ElPozo cares about sports and healthy living. In 2018, it won a special award. It was named the European Sport and Healthy Company 2018. ElPozo was the first Spanish company to get this award.
Sports Facilities for Staff
The company has a large sports area for its employees. This space is 5,000 square meters. It includes a gym, tennis courts, and other places to play sports. This helps employees stay active and healthy.
Sponsoring a Team
ElPozo also supports a professional sports team. They are the main sponsor of the indoor football team called ElPozo Murcia Turística.
See also
In Spanish: ElPozo para niños
