The company in 2022 swung to loss, posting a negative result of RON12.7 million (EUR2.6 million) from net profit of around RON1.2 million (EUR250,000). It reached an average number of 455 employees, 34 fewer than in 2021.
Anghel family started the business 28 years ago, when it opened three small food shops.
High cold cuts demand made the entrepreneurs tap into the meat business, so that the family bought a former state-owned agricultural farm for several thousand euros.
Marisan now has its own store network, made up of 160 units.
The company also owns a distribution network covering Romania’s main counties.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)