Carrefour thus now has four Romanian cooperatives exclusively supplying its network after having signed two new partnerships. The French retailer already exclusively worked with Varasti cooperative, where the retailer is also a founding member, and the Zarand cooperative, Arad county.
Julien Munch, CEO of Carrefour Romania, says the tie-up with the two cooperatives is a major step for the company, with a strategic impact in its plans for food transition. The company will further aid local entrepreneurship and work to expand its supply of Romanian products, according to him.
Carrefour group had overall turnover of over RON13 billion last year in Romania, 3% higher on the year. The group collaborates with over 1,300 farmers nationwide, as well as with four partner-cooperatives and another 15 providing fresh produce nationwide.
(English version by Catalina Apostoiu)