Overview
- Hellmann’s Spain said on Instagram it will cover repair costs for Cafetería Las Postas and keep the café supplied with mayonnaise.
- The offer followed an incident in which a man allegedly ignited the counter after being told mayonnaise was unavailable, as seen on security footage.
- Owner José Antonio Caballero estimated the damage at €7,000–€10,000 and reported no serious injuries among customers or staff.
- Bystanders restrained the burned suspect before police arrested him, and a Spanish court later ordered him held without bail.
- The brand’s public pledge drew mixed online reactions, with some praising the help and others criticizing it as opportunistic marketing.