SPAR supporting local producers: Contact International

May 9, 2024 IN THE CATEGORY: Sourcing

At SPAR, a key element of serving local communities is through supporting local producers in a variety of different ways.

SPAR country organisations undertake various initiatives to collaborate with local producers. Whether it is through competitions to bring local products to SPAR store shelves, providing mentoring and support, as well as establishing long term partnership and collaboration with local suppliers.

In this issue of Contact International, we highlight some of the initiatives from SPAR country organisations that empower and provide opportunities for local producers to bring their products onto the shelves of SPAR stores. To read this feature, and more from Contact International issue 1 for 2024, click here.


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