the multinational To field announces that it has invested 4 million euros in the renovation of its hypermarket in the municipality of La Orotavaopened in 2002, to create a “more modern, sustainable, experiential and appropriate space for the purchase needs” of its customers in the north of Tenerife.
According to the company in a statement, “this new hypermarket is a clear demonstration of the passion for gastronomy that has always championed To field». The company highlights that it gives “a special weight to fresh and market products, which occupy 50% of the food area, to which counters that have not existed to date have also been incorporated, such as the bakery, where home-made bread and pastries are offered, as well as cheese or prepared dishes».
To field It has also renovated or expanded the counters already present in this hypermarket, such as the delicatessen, butcher, or fish market, where its customers can access a wide range of fish products from the islands.
«This commitment to market products within the framework of its commitment to what is good, healthy and local has involved the hiring of ten professionalsreaching a workforce of 200 people, of which more than 96% have an indefinite contract and they are, at the same time, shareholders of the company”, informs Alcampo.
Investment in cold equipment allows energy consumption to be reduced by 15%
Other new features incorporated in Alcampo La Orotava has been the creation of a section of bulk products where you can buy fruits, vegetables, frozen fish, infusions, legumes, cereals or coffee. In addition, an important range of “ecological references” is included in this section. A new section that, according to the company, “makes clear Alcampo’s commitment to freedom of choice, the fight against food waste and commitment to the environment.”
With the aim of also improving energy efficiency, Alcampo La Orotava has renovated 100% of its refrigerated cabinets, which are now “all closed to prevent loss of cold” and, in addition, the cold generating plant in the establishment. With actions such as those indicated, It is estimated that this hypermarket will save around 15% of the energy it used to consume on a regular basis before this intervention.
The Alcampo company offers hypermarket and supermarket formats in different locations. It currently has 307 centers (63 hypermarkets, 239 supermarkets and 5 collection points with a convenience store), as well as 53 gas stations, an online shopping service and a workforce of 20,000 people. The company has the seal top employergranted by Top Employers Institute“which recognizes the company’s human resources policy, as well as the care of its work environment and the promotion of the well-being of its workers”.
