2. Presenting UNIVEG

3. Presenting UNIVEG
UNIVEG is a leading supplier of fresh produce and is active in
FRUIT & VEGETABLES
FLOWERS & PLANTS
LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT
CONVENIENCE
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4. Presenting UNIVEG
We are committed to our vision of “building long lasting relationships with our customers and leading retailers” worldwide
We are the global and preferred supplier in a relatively fragmented industry: from daily supply of fresh produce to convenience food
Our growth is driven by responsiveness, operational excellence and innovation
With 3 billion EURO revenue in sales and more than 9,500 employees, UNIVEG has more than 20 years of experience as a reliable supplier of fresh produce
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5. Our strategy is to:
Strengthen our worldwide position by creating and delivering value to our customers
Deliver quality and build long lasting relationships with customers and leading retailers
Deliver long-term sourcing plans
Develop and deliver added value solutions in convenience food
Provide logistic solutions in the handling of the fresh supply chain
Pursue operational excellence with a step change in safety and quality
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6. Our goal is to:
Consistently meet and exceed the requirements of our customers
Produce or source the finest quality produce in the best regions, all over the world
Maintain state-of-the art facilities and logistic services
Pursue every possible efficiency and synergies in the supply chain
Expand our operations through strategic acquisitions
Become the most successful operator in the fresh produce industry
Recruit and develop the most qualified personnel
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7. Our key strengths support these activities
Fruit & Vegetables strengths
Flowers & Plants strengths
Convenience strengths
Logistics & Transport strengths
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8. Fruit & Vegetables strengths
Fruit & Vegetables market expertise, thanks to strong presence in several markets (Benelux, Germany, US, South America,…) and operations in largest import/export countries
UNIVEG own production in various regions throughout the whole world with emphasis on innovation, food safety, traceability and quality
Sufficient size to source Fruits & Vegetables cost efficiently
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9. Fruit & Vegetables strengths
Privileged access to geographically spread production around the world (focus areas: US, South America, South Africa and Europe)
Well-located hubs (US, South America, South Africa and Europe) ensuring optimal Fruit & Vegetables flows
Sufficient size to consolidate and optimize logistics throughout the supply chain
Sourcing, export and import companies in all important Fruit & Vegetables markets in the world with cross selling relations
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10. Fruit & Vegetables strengths
Following specific standards of the customer in production if requested
Expertise in cooling and packing at the origin
Ability to add value by offering volume packaging and consumer packaging tailored to the requirements of the customer
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11. Flowers and Plants strengths
Leading position in the market segment of flower bulbs
Specialised and focused retail approach
Strong logistic expertise in different markets (Europe and US)
Ability to deliver logistic services according to specific clients’ needs
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12. Flowers and Plants strengths
Long term programs and strategies to ensure highest level of service
High level of service to customers in terms of product quality and innovative product offerings for all occasions
Competitive pricing
Ability to be a full category player for flowers and plants
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13. Convenience strengths
Strong convenience expertise in Benelux, especially in fresh cut and prepared meals
5 plants in Europe and 1 in US dedicated to the production of convenience food
Quality mixed with innovation
Understanding of customer requirements and development of relevant products to help them to differentiate and position themselves in their market
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14. Convenience strengths
Modern technology to develop new and wholesome convenience solutions
Stringent requirement regarding hygiene and food safety
Full traceability of every product
Strict control of product health and hygiene conditions
Rigorous implementation of HACCP throughout the entire chain of processing and handling
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15. Convenience strengths
Large staff of chefs with vast culinary experience
Ability to scale culinary competency up to industrial level with state-of-the-art facilities
Quick time-to-market with new concepts and high grade products without preservatives or colorants
Expertise in category management
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16. Logistics & Transport strengths
Strong logistic expertise in different markets (Western, Central and Eastern Europe)
Ability to deliver logistic services according to specific clients’ needs (from simple warehouse management to complete logistic activities)
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17. Logistics & Transport strengths
Logistic platforms in different countries (including Central and Eastern Europe)
Specialised and focused retail approach
Centralisation of fresh food product flows
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18. Our focus activities 1st focus activity:
Deliver long-term year-round sourcing to build long-lasting relationships
2nd focus activity:
Delivering full logistic solutions according to clients’ needs
3rd focus activity:
Deliver convenience food solutions according to clients’ needs
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19. Our 1st focus activity: to deliver long-term sourcing plans to build long-lasting client relationships
Together with our clients we want to develop long term solutions in fruit & vegetables supply
Our long-term sourcing plans cover a whole range of services
Depending on customer profile and willingness, we can provide more specific services and category management
In-time delivery of customers’ order
DELIVERING
ON ORDER
CATEGORY MANAGEMENT
Range & assortment definition
Sourcing advice
Promotions
Shelf management
Supply chain management
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20. UNIVEG’s Fruit & Vegetables growing areas around the world
Holland Crop The Netherlands
Guadiana Spain
Alara Turkey
UNIVEG Katopé Costa Rica
UNIVEG Expofrut Peru
UNIVEG Katopé Peru
UNIVEG Expofrut Brazil
UNIVEG Katopé Brazil
UNIVEG Export South Africa
UNIVEG Katopé South Africa
Agricola Chilena
UNIVEG Uruguay
Expofrut Argentina
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21. UNIVEG’s Fruit & Vegetables trading & service areas around the world
[T] UNIVEG Deutschland
[T] UNIVEG Austria
Bakker Barendrecht [T]
UNIVEG Trade Benelux [T]
[T] UNIVEG Russia
UNIVEG Katopé UK [T]
UNIVEG Direct UK [T]
[T] UNIVEG Trade Poland
UNIVEG Services Antwerp [S]
Uni-Veg Import [T]
Legumex Trade [T]
Ben Fresh [T]
Dela [T]
UNIVEG Katopé France [T]
Agrisol France [T]
[T] Grupo Yes
[T] UNIVEG Trade Spain
[T] UNIVEG Distribution Spain
[T] UNIVEG Import Italy
[T] UNIVEG Trade Italy
UNIVEG Portugal [T]
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22. UNIVEG’s Fruit & Vegetables trading & service areas around the world
[T] Seald Sweet
Expomarket Argentina [T]
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23. possible logistic activities TRANSPORT TO WAREHOUSE
Our 2nd focus activity: to deliver logistic solutions according to clients’ needs
possible logistic activities
TRANSPORT TO WAREHOUSE
VALUE ADDITION
ORDER MANAGE- MENT
WARE- HOUSE
LOGISTICS TO STORE
Goods shipment from producer to retailer warehouse
Ripening, washing, packing, recycling, ...
Calling orders from suppliers
Inventory management
Invoicing
Funnel to
the store:
Storage
Picking, preparing for transport
Goods shipment from warehouse to the individual stores
Depending on the clients’ needs and strategy, UNIVEG is able to provide its clients with totally integrated solutions.
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24. Internationalisation
Logistic and Transport subsidiaries around the world
USA
UNIVEG Logistics
THE NETHERLANDS
EFT
SPAIN
Logidis
POLAND
EFT
UNIVEG Logistics
GERMANY
UNIVEG Deutschland
BELGIUM
NOVA-VEG Logistics
EFT
PORTUGAL
UNIVEG Logistics
BULGARIA
UNIVEG Logistics
CZECHIA
BAKKER TRANS
FRANCE
Kapoté Eur. Services
ITALY
UNIVEG Trade
RUSSIA
UNIVEG Logistics
AUSTRIA
UNIVEG Austria
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25. Ready-to-cook components
Our 3rd focus activity: to deliver convenience food solutions according to clients’ needs
A D D E D V A L U E
RETAILER
CATERER
Ready-to-cook components
Basic ingredients
Ready-to-heat meals
Ready-to-eat meals
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26. Our 3rd focus activity: to deliver convenience food solutions according to clients’ needs
UNIVEG product offering
EXAMPLES FRESH-CUT (SALADS & VEGETABLES)
EXAMPLES CHILLED PREPARED MEALS
UNIVEG has as strong convenience position in the Belgian market It uses this expertise to start-up activities in other countries.
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27. UNIVEG’s strategic activities are supported by our 6 operating principles
OPERATION PRINCIPLES
Client is king
Deliver operational excellence
Be passionate, innovative and entrepreneurial
Quality
Multiple entities, one group
Sustainable development
OUR VISION
Long-lasting relationships with leading retailers in managing daily fresh produce supply
STRATEGIC FOCUS
Logistic excellence
Solutions in convenience food
Long-term sourcing plans
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28. Sustainable Development
UNIVEG is aware of the social and environmental issues associated with the products that it sources and sells, particularly as a large proportion of its fresh produce supplies originate in developing countries
As leading supplier of high-quality, fresh and prepared horticultural products, we:
help to create economic and social value
protect the environment
contribute to the long-term sustainability of every community we serve
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29. Sustainable Development
We focus on:
Delivering healthy, safe food and quality fresh produce
Nurturing people by anticipating customers’ desires and needs
Providing jobs and protecting the workplace rights of all our employees
Caring for every drop of water we use
Helping to improve the well-being of the people in the communities
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