Northern Flood Relief: Supermarkets Pledge Steady Supply, No Price Hike

Central Retail Vietnam, the operator of GO! and Big C supermarkets, reported a 100% increase in the supply of vegetables compared to regular days.

In addition, since the previous weekend, Central Retail Vietnam had prepared additional trucks carrying goods to the North. On average, each trip from Da Lat delivering goods to the Central and Northern regions was 40 tons, and now it has increased to 75-80 tons.

Notably, Central Retail Vietnam affirmed that prices remain unchanged compared to before the storm. “We did not increase prices because we had prepared the stock in advance with our partners in Da Lat,” said a representative of Central Retail Vietnam.

According to Mr. Ha Long Thanh, Director of WinEco’s Production Operations, which supplies 80% of WinMart’s vegetables, to deliver agricultural products to consumers timely, WinEco mobilized all transportation resources from the southern farms, ensuring a stable supply of clean and safe vegetables, fruits, and other produce to the Northern provinces.

Accordingly, since September 8, nearly 100 tons of essential vegetables have been transported daily from the South and Lam Dong to the North. The commonly supplied vegetables include water spinach, sweet cabbage, green cabbage, baby cabbage, gourds, bitter melon, and many other items.

Moreover, to ensure a stable supply of goods in the North until the end of the month, WinEco boosted production at its farms in Lam Dong and the South, maintaining a stable output for the Northern market and stabilizing prices for consumers affected by Storm Yagi.

The WinEco system currently owns 14 high-tech farms, spanning over 3,000 hectares of agricultural land, producing over 3,000 tons of finished vegetables and distributing them to more than 3,600 WinMart, WinMart+, and WIN supermarkets and stores nationwide.

Notably, WinEco’s agricultural products, sold at WinMart, WinMart+, and WIN supermarkets and stores, have not increased in price, helping to stabilize the market.

Ms. Tran Thi Que Huong, Director of WinMart Timescity supermarket, also said that to ensure a stable supply for consumers after Storm Yagi, the WinMart supermarket system and WinMart+/WiN stores had prepared meticulously to ensure sufficient goods to meet customers’ shopping needs after the storm.

“For example, with leafy vegetables, we quickly coordinated with WinEco farms and suppliers from Lam Dong and the Southern provinces to deliver goods to supermarkets and stores in Hanoi and the provinces affected by the storm to meet customers’ demands,” affirmed Ms. Huong.

Similarly, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hien, Deputy General Director of BRGMart, said that the system had ordered and increased the stock of essential goods by 30% compared to normal. There was no fluctuation in prices. “Therefore, I affirm that there will be no shortage of goods for consumers after the storm,” Ms. Hien emphasized.

Likewise, a representative of MM Mega Market stated that they maintained a stable supply, especially for essential fresh produce such as vegetables, meat, and fish. MM Mega Market tripled the number of trucks transporting vegetables from their supply station in Lam Dong to the Northern provinces (expected to reach seven trucks per week, totaling over 40 tons of vegetables and fruits).

According to AEON Vietnam, in the short term, Storm Yagi may cause localized impacts on suppliers, especially perishable goods. Specifically, for vegetables and fruits, heavy rains can damage and flood crops. For seafood, rough seas can hinder offshore fishing.

“These are only short-term difficulties. The company continuously works with suppliers and transports vegetables from Da Lat to the North to meet consumer demands. We ensure an adequate supply of goods and stable prices, so customers can rest assured that they will find sufficient quantities for their needs without hoarding or panic buying,” said Ms. Nguyen Thi Ngoc Hue, Director of Communication and External Affairs at AEON Vietnam.