X5 Retail Group reported that it imposes obligatory nitrates concentration control in all of its distribution centers. Until now such tests were carried out occasionally by specialized laboratories – only during high season or when the imported fruit and vegetables looked suspicious.
The company acquired 17 mini-labs and 17 portable testers, registered in the State registrar of measurement devices, which allow carrying out primary express-checks of the nitrates level directly near the truck.
X5 Retail Group is Russia’s largest retail company which owns “Pyaterochka”, “Perekrestok”, “Karusel” retail chains and discounter chain “Kopeyka”.
Source: www.business-magazine.ru/spb