As per RBK daily, Russian largest retail operator is considering a possibility of direct fruit and vegetables import, excluding distributors from the supply chain. The appropriate decision may be made within the next few months. X5’s main rivals – Magnit and Dixi – have been importing fruit and vegetables independantly for more than a year. The share of fruit and vegetables in the total revenue of a retail chain may reach 12%.
X5 may start direct import of fruit and vegetables in a few months after the company has finished the calculations. Traditional suppliers are Turkey, Africa, South America and Europe.
Source: www.retail.ru