The Barn - Bio Markets - Our project and values

CARBON NEUTRAL

The Barn seeks to minimise its carbon footprint by reducing waste and working with responsible production systems.

Actions :

Prioritising seasonal products
Offering a maximum of bulk products
Using recycled furniture in our markets
Giving a second life to unsold goods
Calculate, reduce and offset our carbon footprint annually in sustainable projects

SOIL CONSERVATION

By respecting a fundamental principle: using organic cultivation methods that guarantee the preservation and continuous improvement of the soil, its structure and biodiversity.

Actions :

100% of the Barn's products are organically grown.
With each new market opening, The Barn sets up a new partnership with a local market gardening project.

ACCESSIBILITY

The Barn aims to make sustainable food accessible to everyone by offering the cheapest products on the market.

Actions :

Ensure affordable prices for all, but never at the expense of the producer.
To offer a wide but basic range that meets a general rule of "one need = one product".
Offer stable prices and fixed margins.
Open new markets in different areas.
Accessibility of the markets by public transport.

PROJECTS VIABILITY

The Barn develops strong partnerships to ensure a stable income for our producers and processors.

Actions :

They commit to order volumes at the beginning of the year.
Together they study the profitability of the projects.
They offer pre-financing of equipment.
All suppliers are paid within 7 days.
Market garden projects receive an investment premium at the beginning of the collaboration.
We offer the help of our Barners during the summer to work on the crops of our producers.

TRANSPARENCY

We have 400 stories to tell around our 400 products. We take the time to select meaningful projects and put their work at the centre of our concerns.

Actions :

We work with projects that share our values.
No branding of "The Barn" products.
We are developing a strong collaboration with our producers.
The Barn explores the projects of all its distributors (regular visits, meetings, trips,...).
We give all Barners the opportunity to visit their favourite projects.

TOP TEAM

People are central to the company. The Barn is convinced that the development of each individual within the project will enable us to meet the challenges of change. If the two founders can count on passionate and responsible employees, it is thanks to the requirements they impose on themselves at each recruitment.

Actions :

Recruitment is based on personalities and values.
Each Barner benefits from a monthly individualized coaching session.
The Barn's 120 entrepreneurs make autonomous decisions about stocks, range and store layout.
Collective meetings are organised every month to use collective intelligence.
Victories are celebrated together!

CARBON NEUTRAL

SOIL CONSERVATION

ACCESSIBILITY

PROJECTS VIABILITY

TRANSPARENCY

TOP TEAM

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