On September 24, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Trading Cooperatives (Saigon Co.op) held the "Announcement Ceremony of Saigon Co.op Product Raw Material Area Planning".
Saigon Co.op is a pioneer distributor in building and implementing a strategy for planning raw material areas, contributing to creating a retail ecosystem that both supports localities and connects manufacturers, building a safe food supply system, contributing to sustainable development and protecting consumer health.
Attending the ceremony were representatives of the Ministries of Industry and Trade of the South, Agriculture and Rural Development; leaders of the Departments and branches of Ho Chi Minh City and a number of other provinces and cities with areas and products planned by Saigon Co.op, aiming to develop raw material areas in phase 1 and phase 2 (Ho Chi Minh City, Tien Giang, Dong Thap, Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, Lam Dong, Dak Nong, Ben Tre, Long An, Binh Thuan, Son La).
Within the framework of the program, Saigon Co.op signed a memorandum of understanding with Dure Cosumer's Cooperative Union (Korea) on cooperation in importing and exporting goods from Vietnam to Korea; exchanging experiences in retail operations and activities to promote the cooperative movement in the two countries.
Saigon Co.op has signed a memorandum of understanding with 17 suppliers from 6 provinces and cities (HCMC, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Lam Dong, Dong Thap, Tien Giang), marking the completion of phase 1 of the program "Saigon Co.op product material area planning". These are business partners producing and cultivating Vietnamese agricultural products such as green-skinned grapefruit, mango, banana, melon, dragon fruit, white cabbage, tomato, carrot, lettuce, cucumber, etc.
Saigon Co.op signed cooperation agreements with 17 suppliers at the ceremony – Photo: VGP/Hong Duc
The planning process of Saigon Co.op's raw material areas is expected to last until the end of 2025, divided into phases 2 and 3, in the remaining provinces and cities nationwide. In addition, Saigon Co.op supports capital for production and product consumption for 5 suppliers, which are cooperatives and local raw material suppliers specializing in safe vegetable products such as cucumbers, beef tomatoes, white cabbage, etc.
Mr. Nguyen Anh Duc - General Director of Saigon Co.op shared: “During 35 years of establishment and development of the modern supermarket chain, Saigon Co.op has always affirmed its pioneering role in the responsibility to the community and Vietnamese consumers to improve the quality of life. With that vision and nature, we constantly strive and improve the supply chain from production to distribution to bring products that are not only good for health but also contribute to environmental protection. More importantly, it promotes the sustainable development of Vietnamese enterprises as well as the Vietnamese economy. Building raw material areas associated with growing area codes not only brings consumers products with clear origins, ensuring food safety and quality, helping manufacturers stabilize output. Moreover, this is a key factor to help distributors ensure a stable supply source”.
Mr. Nguyen Nguyen Phuong - Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade of Ho Chi Minh City affirmed: "Ho Chi Minh City has abundant potential and conditions to develop sustainable raw material areas. With the determination and efforts of the city government, businesses and the community, I believe that we will build high-quality raw material areas, contributing to promoting economic development and improving people's lives".
Representatives of DuRe Co.op (Korea) visit the booth displaying Saigon Co.op products – Photo: VGP/Hong Duc
Building raw material areas helps Saigon Co.op connect deeply with partners, communities and consumers to create comprehensive and sustainable development. This not only brings economic benefits, meeting the increasing demands of the market but also demonstrates Saigon Co.op's strong commitment to environmental protection and enhancing corporate social responsibility.
Saigon Co.op, together with farmers, cooperatives and local raw material suppliers, creates close partnerships through proactively building raw material areas, improving production quality and sustainable development.
Planning raw material areas with growing area codes provides consumers with products of clear origin, ensuring quality and food safety, and more choices at reasonable prices. At the same time, it helps producers, especially farmers, stabilize output, increase income and improve their lives.
Furthermore, developing raw material areas is a key factor in helping distributors ensure a stable, high-quality supply, thereby enhancing their reputation and competitiveness in the market. At the same time, developing raw material areas also contributes positively to socio-economic development, creating many job opportunities and raising the position of Vietnamese agricultural products in the international market.
With the awareness of “role, responsibility, desire to respond to the trust of millions of Vietnamese families”, as well as the expectations of the leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and provinces where Saigon Co.op distribution systems are located, Saigon Co.op is committed to actively implementing good quality management, safe product consumption and ensuring legitimate rights for consumers.
Source: https://baochinhphu.vn/saigon-coop-cong-bo-quy-hoach-vung-nguyen-lieu-san-pham-bao-ve-suc-khoe-nguoi-tieu-dung-102240924210026083.htm
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