In March 2019, at the gates of Nantes, in Rezé, wholesalers and producers inaugurated the new buildings of the International Wholesale Market (MIN), which is the second largest international market behind Rungis. Now located at the heart of the agrifood center Nantes Agropolia, the brand new site currently hosts 105 operators who share the huge 20-hectare building.
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Boulet, import-export company founded in 1869, celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. Of the 200 products he puts on the market, Laurent Boulet presents here some Lautrec garlic.
Etienne and Céline of the company Kerbio, part of the group Les Coteaux Nantais, which promotes local products. Here, they present organic crates and fruit baskets intended for businesses, among others.
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More than 800 employees work on the site, where 200,000 tons of merchandise transit each year to generate a revenue of 428 million euros [468 million USD]. 3,500 buyers come daily to get their supply from producers and wholesalers, who are ready to start negotiating at the earliest hours.
As for the fruits and vegetables, 20 wholesalers share the building. Although an international origin can be found for each product, there is a clear tendency to propose fruits and vegetables that are produced locally, or at least in France. The organic production is also very present with nearly a third of the operators dedicated to the sale of these labelled products. The warm and modern facilities made for a very pleasant visit.
Ferid, of Atlantic Primeurs, presents the Moissac Chasselas AOP
Inside the new market of Nantes
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