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Jealsa's record sales driven by Mercadona highlight growing reliance of Spain's tuna supplier on its largest retail client

Executive summary: Jealsa announced 2025 revenue of €824 million, of which 55 % originated from Mercadona, representing a new sales high and a jump in profits. The result underscores Mercadona’s dominance as a buyer of private‑label tuna and reveals the concentration risk for Jealsa, whose fortunes are tightly linked to one retailer.

Who is involved: Jealsa (Alonso Escurís family group), Mercadona, and the broader Spanish canned‑tuna supply chain.

Likely next: Jealsa may look to diversify its client base or expand production capacity, while Mercadona is expected to maintain or increase its private‑label tuna orders.

Jealsa reported €824 million in revenue for 2025, with 55 % of that total coming from Mercadona, marking a sales record and a profit increase. The figure shows how the retailer’s private‑label tuna program continues to be a major growth driver for its supplier. While the strong performance underscores Mercadona’s purchasing power, it also concentrates Jealsa’s exposure to a single customer.

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