A Visit to the Rungis international market: At the heart of Europe’s food supply chain

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On March 20, 2026, on the occasion of the International Day of La Francophonie, Step By Steppe visited the Marché International de Rungis, a key hub in Europe’s food supply chain.

Located just 7 km from Paris and inaugurated in 1969, Rungis is the largest wholesale fresh food market in the world, spanning over 234 hectares.

Key figures:
Over 1,200 companies
Around 13,000 employees
Nearly 3 million tonnes of products annually
Products sourced from more than 100 countries

Classified as a Market of National Interest (MIN), it plays a strategic role in food supply, with high standards in quality, food safety, and traceability, under the management of SEMMARIS.

The visit included:
The meat sector
The gastronomy sector with Medelys
Dairy, fruit and vegetable sectors
The flower market

Beyond France, Rungis represents a strategic gateway for international producers, particularly from Central Asia and Mongolia:

·      Access to European markets
·      Promotion of authentic products
·      Upgrading through European standards
·      Partnership opportunities

We warmly thank SEMMARIS and Stéphane Layani for their welcome.

The Director of the Rungis international market, M. Layani

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