The "Truebel" company working in the field of importing consumer goods in the Gulf Cooperation Council states that are based in the UAE, stressed the importance of shopping responsibly, as it urged consumers to avoid buying and storing materials in large quantities without needing them, and to avoid resorting to what has become known as " Panic buying. "
After sporadic images spread from different parts of the world, especially from the United States and the United Kingdom, which showed hundreds of consumers lining up outside supermarkets daily due to their fear of a shortage of basic materials and supplies, which prompted them to buy in panic, Troubel stressed in a statement today, However, the UAE has sufficient and diversified stocks to deal with various conditions during the coming period.
"We are very fortunate in the UAE," supermarket and foodstuff stores "have ample stock of essential materials and all other necessities," said Bouchant G. Gandhi, director of retail and food sales at Troubel. Own supply, while continuing to meet the increasing demand from consumers. "
He added that in light of the restrictions imposed and the precautionary measures currently applied in various parts of the country, "Truebell" concluded four main points that consumers must take when heading to a store selling consumer goods and buying food, which is represented in the following:
be patient
The first and most important point is to be patient and buy as much as you need without panic or panic, especially as all stores and grocery stores in particular and supply chain companies in the UAE on a larger scale have a large stock of food, essential commodities and essential supplies such as hand sanitizers, anti-bacterial wipes, and others.
In the event that the consumer does not find his request for a specific material or a specific brand, this means that the store needs some time to supply it from the warehouse. In this case, it is best to search for an alternative product that meets the purpose for a short period of time, again be patient and shop after a day or two, or consider the alternative options provided by online e-shopping platforms.
Not buying too much
Excessive purchases and accumulation of fresh food in particular, damage the product and then throw it when it expires, and this is undoubtedly a waste of food and depriving others of it.
While families resort to double the purchase of groceries enough for a week or two in their efforts to not go out of the house and adhere to the home stone, it is important to take into account not to store the materials in order to avoid exposure to damage, and to choose materials that do not damage quickly and have an authority that extends for more than One or two weeks and do not require refrigeration.
Shop the best food products
Among the main non-perishable materials that are a good choice for many consumers and at the same time include valuable nutrients: dried beans, canned unsalted vegetables, pasta, rice, peanut butter, legumes and almonds.
Wear gags and gloves
In the current situation, Truebell advises everyone to take all precautions and precautions before going outside, including the purchase of food. First and foremost, make sure to register to get "movement permit" approval. After approval and before going out, wear a "muzzle" face mask and gloves, and adhere to social spacing controls.
When going out to buy the necessary supplies, we must move away at least two meters from the others, while going and back and also inside the store. While in class, if we find people moving closer to us, then we ask them to keep the safe distance with kindness and taste.
Maintaining personal hygiene is an urgent need and a top priority now more than ever. In this context, it is necessary to wash your hands well before and after leaving the house, making sure that we get good quality masks and gloves that give us comfort and health protection.
Finally and during the exit, we must avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth until we properly remove the muzzle and gloves and dispose of them according to the advice and instructions, and then wash our hands well.