Leading hypermarkets in Qatar have taken steps to bolster the stock of fresh food items as well as other food products. Most of them said that fresh food items from a number of countries will reach them from Thursday.
Quality Group has decided to increase direct imports of food and consumer goods, especially fresh food items by air from a number of countries in Asia, Europe and the Far East. Several of these items from many countries will reach the country within a few days.
The move will increase the import of different varieties of fruits, vegetable, cereals, raw food, meat, egg, chicken, meat and other consumer goods from different countries and will ensure a smooth and uninterrupted supply of products through its retail outlets in the country.
Shamsudheen Olakara, chairman of Quality Group described the market situation in Qatar as normal and prices within the stable limit. “We can assure our customers of a smooth and uninterrupted supply of most food items for two-three months with our present stock.
“Imports of food and other necessities to Qatar, will progress as usual. All measures are taken to ensure quality of the imported fruits, vegetables and other food items as well as more quantity,” Olakara added.
