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With all of the noise surrounding the election results in Zimbabwe, we at Ahold find ourselves being questioned about our continuous presence in the country. We want to stand firm and make the right choices.
Over all of the years that we have been sourcing products from Zimbabwe, we have built up many strong relationships. That’s not to be taken lightly. People have come to rely on us just as we have on them. We are working very closely with a number of suppliers there and with their employees. Any decision we make has to be taken with them in mind. We have to make a responsible decision.
We have talked about what is going on in Zimbabwe today with our suppliers, and also with ICCO and FairMatch Support, our partners in development in Africa. The conclusion was clear: We stand for Zimbabwe! By sourcing products from Zimbabwe we support thousands of families in a very effective and important way.
We are very aware of the situation in the country. We talk to our suppliers about their relationships with the government, veterans and with their own employees. We analyze, we summarize, and we do our best to make the right decisions.
Let's take a stand for the people from Zimbabwe. This beautiful country with its wonderful and friendly people deserves our ongoing support.