Our Own Brands (Private Labels)
Supplier for REMA 1000
REMA 1000 is proud to offer our customers private labels of high quality. On this page our suppliers will find useful information.
High quality at a low price
Own brands are important to provide our customers with a wide selection of products, at high quality and low prices. We work continuously to launch new and exciting products that taste good and are produced in a responsible way. Low prices should not come at the expense of high quality. That is why we have created our own brands in collaboration with skilled suppliers to give customers high quality at a low price. Vi ønsker ikke at lav pris skal gå på bekostning av kvalitet. Derfor har vi laget egne merkevarer i samarbeid med dyktige aktører og leverandører for å gi kundene beste kvalitet, til vår aller beste pris.
«Our customers are changing and are challenging us every day. They want to know where the food comes from, what it contains and who made it. They make demands when it comes to packaging material, animal welfare, and working conditions in our supply chains »
Our suppliers
We make certain requirements to all our suppliers. All suppliers who produce our private label need to sign our framework agreement. Also, suppliers need to follow our ethical guidelines, known as the «Social Code of Conduct».
Supplier Code of Conduct
REMA 1000 sets strict requirements and guidelines for all suppliers who produce products to our stores. Our SCoC is based on the principles of Ethical Trade Norway, UN declarations and the OECD’s guide for responsible business. There is, among other things, zero tolerance for child labour, discrimination, or corruption. Also, there are requirements linked to that suppliers should work towards a living wage as well as HSE (Health, Safety and Environment).
Requirements for our suppliers:
Our customers should always be completely confident when it comes to the quality of the products they buy in a REMA 1000 store. For that reason, our suppliers need to meet the following requirements:
- Signed framework agreement
- GFSI approved certification for foodstuffs
- Sedex/BSCI membership (applies to all production sites outside the Nordic region)
Membership in Sedex
All production sites outside the Nordic countries need to be members of Sedex (or the equivalent of BSCI). Sedex is one of the world’s leading member organizations for ethical trade. They work with businesses to improve, among other things, working conditions in global supply chains. Sedex offers a web-based platform where, among other things, we find information about carried out SMETA audits. We recommend production sites to carry out a 4-pillar SMETA audit. SMETA is SEDEX’s method for carrying out social audits. Social audits enable REMA 1000 to assess the supply chain. They investigate the health and safety of the workers, and signal zero tolerance for child labor and forced labour. Once an audit is completed, we can work together to resolve any issues based on a Corrective Action Plan (CAP).
This is important for REMA 1000
Se flere spørsmål- General requirements to suppliers to REMA 1000
- Supplier Code of Conduct
Our policies
Se flere spørsmål- Policy for sustainable business practices
- Policy against Child Labour
Get to know REMA 1000’s own brands
Kolonihagen
We Who Want It Differently!
When you choose products from Kolonihagen, you choose premium products synonymous with quality, responsibility, organic farming, animal welfare and sustainability. These are delicious, organically produced products with high standards for how the food is developed. We call it good taste with a clear conscience. In collaboration with Kolonihagen, we at REMA 1000 aim to make organic products cheaper and more accessible to everyone. Therefore, you will find a good selection of exciting Kolonihagen products exclusively at REMA 1000.
Great Taste with a Clear Conscience
Since 2004, Kolonihagen (åpnes i ny fane) has been doing its best to create an even better society. If that sounds a little idealistic, they take it as a compliment. They work with producers who raise the bar on animal welfare, sustainability and taste, focusing on what can be done – and what is the right thing to do. It is not always easy, but it is always worth the effort. We who want it differently.
Products from Kolonihagen
Kolonihagen’s products can be found in all REMA 1000 stores, offering items such as coffee, tea, bread rolls, yoghurt, juice, soft drinks, cheese, ham, seeds, pasta and flour mixes. The selection will vary from store to store, but it is worth noting that in some regions there are a few of REMA 1000 stores that carry the entire Kolonihagen product range – these are called ambassador stores (åpnes i ny fane). In collaboration with Kolonihagen, REMA 1000 wants to make organic products cheaper and more accessible to everyone.