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Pingo Doce

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Portuguese supermarket chain

Pingo Doce (Sweet Drop in English) is one of the largest supermarket operators in Portugal, with 482 stores as of 2023, placing it just behind Continente which is the largest food retailer in the country. It is owned by the Portuguese company Jerónimo Martins and the Dutch-based Ahold Delhaize. Since 1992, Pingo Doce has been operated as a joint venture by Jerónimo Martins, in which it holds 51% and the Dutch retail chain Ahold Delhaize 49%.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1980Founded1

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Pingo Doce (Sweet Drop in English) is one of the largest supermarket operators in Portugal, with 482 stores as of 2023, placing it just behind Continente which is the largest food retailer in the country.2

The story

Founded by Jerónimo Martins in 1980.1

Products and brands

  • supermarket

Listed on Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1980Founded Founded1

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