Carrefour purchases 50% more artichokes in Spain
Carrefour will distribute 1,300 tons of artichokes in 2021, which means the company will purchase 50% more of its artichokes from within Spain. This growth is mainly due to the company s decision to increase the volume exported by six times compared to the previous year. The company, which last year sold more than 80,000 kilos of artichoke abroad, plans to sell 500,000 kilos of this product this year in countries such as France and Belgium. In Spain, the chain offers its customers 800,000 kilos each season.
The artichokes found in Carrefour comes from different producing areas, such as Benicarlo (Castellon), Murcia, Alicante, Granada, and Tudela (Navarra). The distribution company has made these purchases through Socomo, its fruit and vegetable subsidiary located in Villanueva de Castellon (Valencia).