Pingo Doce Mayonnaise with Thyme (Bela-Luz)

This product is a low-salt mayonnaise infused with Thyme (Bela-Luz), part of the private-label range of the Portuguese supermarket chain Pingo Doce. The brand Pingo Doce was established in 1978 in Portugal by the Jerónimo Martins Group to modernize food retail in the country.

The specific Thyme (Bela-Luz) used in this mayonnaise is sourced through a partnership with CERCICA (Cooperativa para a Educação e Reabilitação de Cidadãos Inadaptados de Cascais), a Portuguese cooperative that produces organic herbs while supporting social inclusion. The product is manufactured in Portugal, aligning with the brand's commitment to sourcing a significant majority of its products from national suppliers.

Today, the Pingo Doce brand is managed by Jerónimo Martins Retail (JMR), a joint venture between the Portuguese group Jerónimo Martins (51%) and the Dutch-based retailer Ahold Delhaize (49%). Jerónimo Martins remains the primary operator and ultimate owner headquartered in Lisbon.