Marketer of products from the La Merced field
COMERCED is a company that has its origins in the early 70s in the Mercado de la Merced, whose name is synonymous with "commerce in the city."
The Merced market was named after the establishment of the monastery of Nuestra Señora de la Merced de la Redención de los Cautivos in 1594.
From the beginning of the 20th century, the Merced market was the main wholesale distribution center in Mexico City, especially for food products, until approximately the 1980s, when the Central de Abastos de Iztapalapa was created. (CEDA), this being the main wholesale market for consumer products in Mexico and Latin America.
Mission
Market products from the field, maintaining fluid communication with our suppliers and customers, based mainly on high business ethics, always focusing on joint growth.
Vision
To be leaders in the commercialization of the products in the field that we handle, constantly considering and analyzing the needs and expectations of our suppliers and clients, focusing work and creativity, on the application of the best solutions, achieving joint growth of suppliers and clients.
Commercial Evolution of La Merced
1594
La Merced fundation
The monastery of Our Lady of Mercy of the Redemption of the Captives is established, giving rise to the name and commercial activity of the Merced market.
1900s
Wholesale Boom
La Merced becomes the main wholesale distribution center for food products in Mexico City.
1970s
Birth of COMERCED
COMERCED, symbolizing "commerce in the city", has its origins in the Merced market at the beginning of this decade.
1980s
Time of the Central de Abastos
With the inauguration of the Iztapalapa Supply Central (CEDA), COMERCED moves to this new trading center, but keeps alive the memory of its origins, a symbol of tradition and commerce in Mexico City.