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.
Saigon Co.op has 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: Ho Chi Minh City, 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, lettuce, cucumber, etc.
The process of planning Saigon Co.op's product material areas is expected to last until the end of 2025.
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. 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 protecting the environment, promoting the sustainable development of Vietnamese enterprises... 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”.
