Lotte Holds 'Special Exhibition' to Support Goheung Garlic Farmers

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Shin Dong-ho] Lotte Mart and Lotte Super announced on the 12th that they will hold a 'Garlic Farmers Support Promotion' to stabilize the prices of garlic, a major local agricultural product, in cooperation with Goheung-gun, Jeollanam-do.

This event will be held at Lotte Mart from the 14th to the 27th, and at Lotte Super from the 13th to the 19th.

Goheung garlic has been facing difficulties with price declines due to decreased consumption caused by the suspension of school meals and the downturn in self-employment amid the COVID-19 pandemic, combined with overproduction. In response, Lotte Mart planned the 'Goheung Garlic Entry Commemoration COVID-19 Farmers Support Event' together with Goheung-gun.

Goheung new garlic ships earlier than other major garlic production areas nationwide except Jeju, and is characterized by its mild spiciness, making it suitable for use in pickled garlic (jangajji).

Lee Eun-seong, Head of Fresh Food Division 1 at Lotte Mart, said, “To help Goheung garlic farmers who are struggling due to this year’s overproduction, Lotte Mart and Lotte Super jointly sourced the product to secure price competitiveness. We will continue to collaborate with farmers and local governments facing difficulties to provide consumers with good products at reasonable prices.”

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