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A strategically-located “stock exchange” of fresh agricultural produce and processed products in New Clark City makes for a win-win among people and companies in the business of feeding the world, and those who love to eat
As told to the editors by
Florian de Saint Vincent
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ocated in the outskirts of Paris—one of the most beautiful and excellently planned urban centers in the world—is the Rungis Market, one of France’s most famous landmarks. Its history goes back to antiquity, to a humble Parisian market called the “Palud” on Île de la Cité in the 5th century, and follows a fascinating arc of evolution and reinvention that has always anchored itself on France’s incomparable gastronomic heritage. Now, Rungis is sprawled over 234 hectares and is home to 1,200 companies, serving thousands of customers a year. Though a high proportion of products sold at the market are French-made, the offerings have also become largely international. Behind the gargantuan operation of Rungis International Market today is Semmaris, a semi-public company tasked with developing the property
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