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BigBasket signs MoU with Andhra Pradesh government

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Company
BigBasket
What it does
Online grocery delivery service
Kind
Partnership
Sector
Commerce & Consumer Brands

What they do

BigBasket is an online grocer owned by Tata Enterprise

What happened

It signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to source organic produce directly from farmers

Why it matters

The company will set up four new collection centres in the state

The details

  • BigBasket has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh government to boost organic produce market linkage.
  • The MoU was signed in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.
  • BigBasket will source organic fruits, vegetables, and staple items directly from organic farmers across Andhra Pradesh.
  • The company will establish four new collection centres in Andhra Pradesh.
  • BigBasket currently operates 12 organic collection centres and 80+ collection centres across India.
  • It works with over 1,500 organic farmers.
  • The MoU aims to improve livelihoods of local organic farmers and enhance consumer access to sustainable organic products.

The bigger picture

  • The partnership aligns with BigBasket's focus on expanding its organic product range.
  • It strengthens the company's supply chain by sourcing directly from farmers.
  • The move supports the Andhra Pradesh government's push for organic farming.

About the business

  • BigBasket is an online grocer owned by Tata Enterprise.
  • It offers a 10-minute delivery service.
  • It sources products from over 1,500 organic farmers through 12 organic collection centres and 80+ collection centres across India.

What happens next

  • BigBasket will source organic fruits, vegetables, and staple items directly from organic farmers across Andhra Pradesh.
  • It will establish four new collection centres in the state.

The deal

Type
partnership

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