Americold expands European retail operations with addition of Martins

Americold announced a new long-term relationship with Jerónimo Martins, further advancing its growing portfolio of retail operations across Europe.

“Supporting key customer partnerships and expanding our retail business globally are key growth priorities for Americold in 2026,” said Rob Chambers, Chief Executive Officer at Americold. “This marks our second large retail customer win in Europe over the past year and reflects continued growth of our platform, building on decades of experience serving large retail customers globally. Our expertise in this operationally intense segment of the market is an important differentiator for Americold and positions us to capture additional long-term growth opportunities with both retail and QSR customers.”

Under the multi-year agreement, Americold will manage the storage and store case pick fulfillment of approximately 12 million cases of frozen products annually, serving roughly 300 retail stores across Portugal.

“Americold’s proven expertise in temperature-controlled warehousing and its ability to ensure operational reliability were key factors in this relationship,” said Ricardo Mestre, Logistics Director, Jerónimo Martins. “Their capacity to scale, invest in infrastructure, and tailor operations to our needs makes Americold a strong partner in supporting our store network across Portugal.”

Operations are centralized at Americold’s Lisbon facility, reinforcing its role as a strategic cold chain hub for the Portuguese retail market. More broadly, this work reflects continued momentum in Americold’s European business, driven by growing demand from leading retailers across the region.

To support these operations, Americold has enhanced the Lisbon facility, including refurbishing cold storage chambers and increasing throughput capacity. These investments highlight Americold’s ability to respond quickly and deliver a combination of operational expertise, technology, and tailored solutions for large‑scale retail networks.

“Americold’s ability to deliver high‑performance solutions for leading retailers is reflected in this new relationship with Jerónimo Martins,” said Richard Winnall, President, International at Americold. “At this scale, store‑ready fulfillment requires precision and consistency. This is where our standardized operating model and experienced teams create meaningful value, enabling scalable execution for customers like Jerónimo Martins.”

The collaboration has also created more than 80 new jobs, expanding the site’s workforce by over 40% and reinforcing Americold’s commitment to supporting local employment and operational excellence.