Eunpyeong-gu Signs Eco-Friendly Agricultural Products Package Supply Agreement with Dure Cooperative Federation

Support for Eco-friendly Agricultural Product Packages for Pregnant Women: 410,000 KRW Initially Provided, Additional 70,000 KRW Upon Supplementary Budget Approval... Select and Purchase from Two Types of Packages on Designated Online Shopping Mall

[Asia Economy Reporter Jongil Park] Eunpyeong-gu (Mayor Kim Mi-kyung) announced on the 5th that it has signed an agreement with a supplier to provide eco-friendly agricultural product packages to 1,227 pregnant women selected for the 2021 project.

This agreement was made to supply excellent and safe eco-friendly agricultural products to pregnant women to promote their health and to stabilize the income of farmers producing eco-friendly agricultural products.

The supplier selected for the 3rd district (Guro, Yeongdeungpo, Seodaemun, Mapo, Yangcheon, Gangseo, Jung-gu, Eunpyeong) (selected by Seoul City on July 3) is Dure Cooperative Federation (CEO Kim Young-hyang), an agricultural product distribution company with a certified facility handling eco-friendly agricultural products.

The agreement covers supply details and matters related to the consignment of personal information processing, with the period lasting from the date of signing until December 31, 2022.

From the application date, each beneficiary will receive priority supply worth 410,000 KRW for 12 months, and if additional budget is secured for this project, an additional package worth 70,000 KRW will be provided.

The packages are composed of various seasonal fruits and vegetables tailored to the preferences and sentiments of pregnant women, with a total of two types. One is a selectable type where pregnant women can add desired items to their shopping cart and order directly, and the other is a completed product type configured according to price range and items.

As of January, 164 selectable packages are in operation, and preparations are underway to obtain certification for pesticide-free raw material processed foods, with plans to expand to about 30 items.

Project beneficiaries can sign up as members on the Dure Cooperative shopping mall site by entering their certification number and phone number, and can order and receive delivery to their desired area.

Detailed information about the eco-friendly agricultural product package support project for pregnant women can be found on the Eunpyeong-gu Office website under ‘Notices’ or on the Pregnant Women Eco-friendly Agricultural Products Shopping Mall (Eco E-mall) website.

Guidance is also available through the Urban Agriculture Team of the Parks and Greenery Division at Eunpyeong-gu Office.

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