Event: Wholesale Agricultural Markets: Innovations for a Competitive Future The Rungis Experience 20 April 2021 Author / Speaker Bertrand Ambroise View File Providing a background on the major role of wholesale markets in Europe, this presentation discusses how wholesale markets can play a key role in preventing future pandemics by consolidating and centralizing agricultural production for a region or country, and by demanding detailed information on the origin of the products. Through this presentation, Rungis International Market shared how a global network of modern wholesale markets can facilitate overall oversight, introduction of international hygiene standards, and cooperation based on the improved sharing of information. Disclaimer The views expressed on this website are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) or its Board of Governors or the governments they represent. ADB does not guarantee the accuracy of the data included in this publication and accepts no responsibility for any consequence of their use. By making any designation of or reference to a particular territory or geographic area, or by using the term “country” in this document, ADB does not intend to make any judgments as to the legal or other status of any territory or area. Download Topics Agriculture and Natural Resources