A comprehensive price test published in Maariv places Carrefour Mehadrin in first place among the Mehadrin chains tested, providing significant news for Haredi families who want to combine elegant kosher, high quality, and an affordable price.
The cost of the Carrefour Market basket with fancy decorations was 1,153.15 shekels. For comparison, the same basket cost 1,185.53 shekels in net savings, 1,208.32 shekels in charity, 1,229.29 shekels in welfare rates, and 1,273.97 shekels in the abundance of God's blessing.
Even larger gaps were recorded with other chains: the basket cost 1,340.39 shekels at Cheap and Big, 1,361.95 shekels at Netiv HaChesed, and 1,382.84 shekels at Maayan 2000.
In other words, the gap between Carrefour and the more expensive chain in the comparison reached almost 230 shekels in one basket.
Carrefour in Israel, as you may recall, established a dedicated "Carrefour Mehadrin" format. The first branch opened in Elad, and the move was later expanded to additional branches and concentrations in Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem, Petah Tikva, and more.
As part of the move, the chain invested in training production lines abroad and adapting private label products to the stricter kashrut requirements in Israel, a process made possible thanks to the group's international purchasing volumes.
The connection between the purchasing power of one of the world's largest retail groups and the unique needs of the ultra-Orthodox public allows Carrefour to offer a significant alternative to the well-known brands: quality products with European standards, a wider variety and attractive prices.
For families with children, this is a significant savings that can accumulate to hundreds or even thousands of shekels throughout the year, without compromising on kashrut or the quality of the products.
