Women Producers Gathered at CarrefourSA 

CarrefourSA celebrated International Women's Day on March 8 by bringing together women producers and customers through its traditional "Women Producers Market." 

Highlighting that empowering women in the economy is a key element of a country's social development, Burçin Çelik said, "Every year on March 8, we organize the Women Producers Market event at our hypermarket in İstinye with our business partners, founded by women producers. We will continue to support women who work for the continuity of agriculture and production and encourage more women producers to join the ecosystem." 

The CarrefourSA “Women Producers Market,” which has become a tradition since its launch in 2018 with the slogan “The Power of Women is the Power of CarrefourSA,” once again hosted women producers from different regions of Turkey this year. As part of International Women’s Day, the event featured women producers showcasing a variety of products, including dairy, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables, and organic beverages, at the İstinye CarrefourSA Hypermarket. 

"Our principle of equality is not limited to our own employees" 

Stating that CarrefourSA, a joint venture of Sabancı Group and Carrefour, has been operating for over 30 years with a focus on supporting producers, production, and the future of food, Çelik added, “Half of our headquarters staff and executive board, and 40% of all our employees, are women. We believe in the principle of equality, but we don't want this equality to be limited to our own employees. This is why we support women producers from all over Turkey and ensure their products reach customers through our shelves." 

"We encourage women producers to start their own businesses" 

Çelik emphasized that CarrefourSA, as a leading organized food retail brand in Turkey, has responsibilities beyond providing the best shopping experience to its customers. He said, “With our motto “The Right Ones Are at CarrefourSA”, we aim to add value to society and the environment at every step of our business. Through our Women Producers Market, which has been ongoing since 2018, we aim to support the economic independence of women producers and encourage them to start their own businesses. Together with our valued producers, we support production in various categories, from fruits and vegetables to dry goods, delicatessen products, and bakery items. Our customers can access these products, grown from Turkey’s rich lands and by its producers, with the assurance of CarrefourSA. Through this special event, producers can also see the value, effort, and success of their work. As CarrefourSA, we will always stand by every woman who produces and strives to stand on her own. I wish for a Turkey filled with strong and productive women and extend my best wishes for International Women’s Day." 

Customers Show Great Interest in Local Products 07/03/2024 

At this year’s Women Producers Market, held at İstinye Park on March 7, a total of 19 producers participated, including Laz Kızı, Nutmatik, Ezgi Gıda, Lezzet Mantı, Efeler Çiftliği, Kadınlarla Güzelleşen Külahlar, Antre Gourmet, Heybeli’nin Heybeleri, Mimi Tarım, Göçbeyli Köyü, Beta Tea, Cityfarm, Shopsa, Guru Glütensiz, Serenin Doğal Dünyası, Atiye Laçin, Adana Üreten Kadın Girişimi Üretim ve İşletme Koop. Birliği, Veteriner Anne Et Süt ve Gıda Ürünleri, and Mutlu Besin Tarımsal Kooperatifi. Hundreds of natural and organic products, ranging from dairy products and legumes to dried fruits and gift items, attracted significant interest from customers. The event also featured the successful female franchisee from Heybeliada, who transformed her business into a CarrefourSA Mini store through CarrefourSA’s franchise system.