Spain: Carrefour increases its artichoke purchases by 50%

Published Feb 24, 2021

Tridge summary

Carrefour has planned to distribute 1,300 tons of artichokes in Spain in 2021, marking a 50% increase in purchases, primarily for export. The supermarket chain intends to sixfold its export volume from the previous year, selling 500,000 kilos in countries like France and Belgium. In Spain, Carrefour will continue to sell 800,000 kilos per season. Purchases of artichokes for these operations are facilitated through Socomo, Carrefour's fruit and vegetable subsidiary. The company sources artichokes from various regions in Spain, including Benicarló, Murcia, Alicante, Granada, and Tudela, and collaborates with local producers like San Isidro Benihort for over 20 years. Artichokes are known for their nutritional benefits and are a staple in the diet for their low caloric content, high water content, and fiber.

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Carrefour will distribute 1,300 tons of artichoke in 2021, which represents a 50% increase in purchases of this vegetable in Spain. The growth is mainly due to exports, since the company is going to increase the tons exported by six times compared to the previous year. Of the more than 80,000 kilos of artichoke it sold abroad in 2020, this year it will go on to sell 500,000 kilos in countries such as France and Belgium. In Spain, the chain offers its customers 800,000 kilos each season. The artichoke found in Carrefour comes from different producing areas such as Benicarló (Castellón), Murcia, Alicante, Granada and Tudela (Navarra). The distribution company has made these purchases through Socomo, its fruit and vegetable subsidiary located in Villanueva de Castellón (Valencia). In Spain there are two designations of origin of artichoke: Benicarló and Tudela and in addition to these DO, the chain offers its customers white artichoke from Murcia, Granada and Alicante. The season ...

Source: Valencia Fruits