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Rungis International Market, the ideal place to learn

Rungis International Market has established itself as a major economic player in the food industry:

  • Turnover of nearly €9 billion
  • 234 hectares, just 7 km from Paris
  • Close to major road networks and accessible by public transport (bus or tram)
  • More than 1,200 companies and 12,000 employees
  • Serving 18 million consumers
  • 2.7 million tonnes of food products per year

Also supplying some of the biggest names in gastronomy, Rungis is synonymous with variety, freshness and quality for professionals.
With your Apprentice Buyer Card, you too can contribute to the international development of French culinary expertise.

6 sectors all in one Market

Rungis International Market offers a wide range of food and non-food products divided into 6 main sectors:

    1. Fruit & Vegetables: products from the Île-de-France region and from around the world are carefully selected. With its 9 pavilions and its Carreau des Producteurs, it is THE essential destination for buying fruit and vegetables.

 

    1. Meat Products: from butcher’s meat (beef, veal and lamb) to pork, poultry and offal, you are sure to find the ideal product among the 75 companies in this sector.

 

    1. Dairy Products & Eggs: butter, eggs, cheeses, cream and more… ask one of the 1,464 professionals who work tirelessly to maintain the highest standards of quality.

 

    1. Seafood & Freshwater Products: a world-class benchmark in terms of infrastructure and the quality and diversity of its ultra-fresh products. Thanks to its on-site ice tower, seafood products are kept exceptionally fresh.

 

    1. Gourmet Food & Organic Products: from foie gras, caviar and champagne to charcuterie, groceries, beverages and organic products, companies in the Gourmet Food sector offer you the finest products.

 

  1. Horticulture & Decoration: THE destination for flowers, plants and decorative accessories, offering a unique atmosphere and exceptional products throughout the seasons and for every occasion.

 

Join a privileged community of buyers

From the age of 18, you can enjoy a wide range of benefits with our new Apprentice Buyer Card:

  • Completely free of charge, the Apprentice Buyer Card allows you to experience Rungis International Market on a daily basis just like a professional.
  • Immerse yourself in the Market and discover the quality and diversity of our French and international products.
  • A unique opportunity to learn and develop your skills alongside professionals who will be happy to offer advice.
  • A unique experience to develop good professional practices and make it easier to enter the job market. A valuable experience that recruiters will appreciate seeing on your CV.
  • The opportunity to purchase exceptional products from our various sectors.
  • Exclusive access to our promotional offers and regular special deals.
  • The opportunity to refer other students or apprentices and receive gifts through our referral programme.
  • Keep up to date with the latest news from a major economic player in the food industry with our monthly printed magazine, Rungis Actualités.

 

Get your Apprentice Buyer Card

The Apprentice Buyer Card is reserved for students and apprentices in the food, hospitality, catering, horticulture and decoration sectors.
It is valid for one year and is available from the age of 18. Both the card issuance fee and admission fees to the Market are completely waived.

To obtain your card, follow the steps below:

    1. Please have the following documents ready:
      • Proof of enrolment
      • Your student ID card
      • A copy of both sides of your ID
      • Proof of address
      • The registration document for the vehicle that will be used to enter the Market

 

 

Get an Apprentice Buyer Card