Carrefour launches the first BIO store in the UAE

Carrefour launches the first BIO store in the UAE

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE, has opened its first BIO store in the UAE, supporting healthier lifestyle choices as consumers call for improved availability, pricing, and education when it comes to organic produce. Featuring the retailer’s first ever café and an in-store hydroponic farm, Carrefour’s BIO store offers a state-of-the-art solution for those looking to make more sustainable swaps this year.

Aligned with the UAE Ministry of Climate Change and Environment’s mission to protect the country’s ecosystems and enhance its food and water security, Carrefour BIO was inaugurated in the presence of H.E. Mariam Bint Mohammed Saeed Hareb Almheiri, UAE Minister of Climate Change and Environment and Hani Weiss, Chief Executive Officer of Majid Al Futtaim Retail.

Drawing on qualitative data studies around organic shopping in the UAE, the store has been specifically designed with health-conscious customers in mind. With over 3,000 items to choose from, the new concept store specialises in healthy and organic products spanning from food and beverages to beauty, personal, and home care items. Carrefour BIO supports organic living and promotes locally grown produce in line with UAE’s National Food Security Strategy 2051.

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