Saigon Co.op announces raw material sourcing area plan.

On September 24th, the Ho Chi Minh City Commercial Cooperative Union ( Saigon Co.op ) held the "Ceremony to announce the raw material area planning for Saigon Co.op products".

Saigon Co.op is a pioneering distributor in building and implementing a strategy for sourcing raw materials, contributing to the creation of a retail ecosystem that both supports localities and connects producers, building a safe food supply system, contributing to sustainable development and protecting consumer health.

The ceremony was attended by representatives from the Ministries of Industry and Trade (Southern Region), Agriculture and Rural Development; leaders of departments and agencies of Ho Chi Minh City and a number of other provinces and cities with areas and products that Saigon Co.op has planned to develop, aiming towards the development of raw material areas in phases 1 and 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 Consumer's Cooperative Union (South Korea) on cooperation in importing and exporting goods from Vietnam to South Korea; exchanging experiences on retail management and activities to promote the cooperative movement in both countries.

Saigon Co.op has signed memoranda of understanding with 17 suppliers from 6 provinces and cities (Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Duong, Tay Ninh, Lam Dong, Dong Thap , and Tien Giang), marking the completion of phase 1 of the "Saigon Co.op product raw material area planning" program. These are business partners involved in the production and cultivation of Vietnamese agricultural products such as green pomelo, mango, banana, cantaloupe, dragon fruit, white cabbage, tomatoes, carrots, lettuce, and cucumbers.

Saigon Co.op signs cooperation agreements with 17 suppliers at the ceremony – Photo: VGP/Hong Duc

The process of planning raw material areas for Saigon Co.op products 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 provides production capital and product buyback support to 5 suppliers, which are cooperatives and local raw material suppliers specializing in safe vegetables such as cucumbers, beef tomatoes, and white cabbage…

Mr. Nguyen Anh Duc – General Director of Saigon Co.op shared: “Throughout 35 years of establishing and developing the operation of our modern supermarket chain, Saigon Co.op has always affirmed its pioneering role in being responsible to the community and Vietnamese consumers, improving their quality of life. With that vision and essence, we continuously strive to 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, we promote the sustainable development of Vietnamese businesses and the Vietnamese economy. Building raw material areas linked to planting area codes not only provides consumers with products of clear origin, ensuring food safety and quality, but also helps producers stabilize their output. Moreover, this is a key factor in ensuring a stable supply for distributors.”

Mr. Nguyen Nguyen Phuong, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Industry and Trade, affirmed: “Ho Chi Minh City has abundant potential and conditions to develop raw material areas sustainably. 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 from DuRe Co.op (South Korea) visit the Saigon Co.op product display booth – Photo: VGP/Hong Duc

Developing its own raw material supply areas helps Saigon Co.op connect more deeply with partners, communities, and consumers, creating comprehensive and sustainable development. This not only brings economic benefits and meets the growing 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 local farmers, cooperatives, and raw material suppliers, creates close partnerships by proactively developing raw material areas, improving production quality, and promoting sustainable development.

Planning raw material areas linked to planting area codes provides consumers with products of clear origin, guaranteed 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 living standards.

Furthermore, developing raw material areas is a key factor in ensuring distributors have a stable and high-quality supply, thereby enhancing their reputation and competitiveness in the market. Simultaneously, developing raw material areas also contributes positively to socio-economic development, creating numerous job opportunities and elevating the position of Vietnamese agricultural products in the international market.

With a sense of responsibility and a desire to reciprocate the trust and affection of millions of Vietnamese families, as well as the expectations of the leaders of Ho Chi Minh City and the provinces and cities where Saigon Co.op's distribution system is located, Saigon Co.op is committed to actively managing product quality, ensuring safe product consumption, and protecting the legitimate rights of 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