Presenting UNIVEG Presenting UNIVEG | page 3 | Presenting UNIVEG FRUIT & VEGETABLES LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT FLOWERS & PLANTS CONVENIENCE UNIVEG is a leading

Presenting UNIVEG

Presenting UNIVEG | page 3 |

Presenting UNIVEG

FRUIT &VEGETABLES

LOGISTICS & TRANSPORT

FLOWERS &PLANTS CONVENIENCE

UNIVEG is a leading supplier of fresh produce and is active in


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


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


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


Our key strengths support these activities

Fruit & Vegetables strengths

Flowers & Plants strengths

Convenience strengths

Logistics & Transport 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



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



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


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


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



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



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



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



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)



Logistic platforms in different countries (including Central and Eastern Europe)

Specialised and focused retail approach

Centralisation of fresh food product flows


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


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

• Promotions• Shelf management• Supply chain management

• Range &assortment definition

• Sourcing advice

DELIVERINGON ORDER

CATEGORYMANAGEMENT


UNIVEG’s Fruit & Vegetables growing areas around the world

Agricola Chilena

Expofrut Argentina

UNIVEG Expofrut BrazilUNIVEG Katopé Brazil

UNIVEG Katopé Costa Rica

UNIVEG Expofrut PeruUNIVEG Katopé Peru

UNIVEG Export South AfricaUNIVEG Katopé South Africa

UNIVEGUruguay

Alara TurkeyGuadiana Spain

Holland Crop The Netherlands


UNIVEG’s Fruit & Vegetables trading & service areas around the world

Bakker Barendrecht [T]UNIVEG Trade Benelux [T]

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

[T] UNIVEG Deutschland

[T] UNIVEG Trade Poland

UNIVEG Portugal [T]

[T] UNIVEG RussiaUNIVEG Katopé UK [T]

UNIVEG Direct UK [T]

UNIVEG Services Antwerp [S]

[T] UNIVEG Austria


UNIVEG’s Fruit & Vegetables trading & service areas around the world

[T] Seald Sweet

Expomarket Argentina [T]


Our 2nd focus activity: to deliver logistic solutions according to clients’ needs

TRANSPORT TO

WAREHOUSE

VALUE ADDITION

ORDER MANAGE-

MENT

WARE-HOUSE

LOGISTICSTO

STORE

possible logistic activities

• Goods shipment from producer to retailer warehouse

• Ripening, washing, packing, recycling,...

• Calling orders from suppliers

• Inventory management

• Invoicing

Funnel tothe store: • Storage• Picking,

preparing for transport

• Goods shipment from warehouse to the individual stores

Depending on the clients’ needs and strategy, UNIVEGis able to provide its clients with totally integrated solutions.


USA• UNIVEG

Logistics

POLAND• EFT • UNIVEG Logistics

BELGIUM• NOVA-VEG Logistics• EFT

THE NETHERLANDS• EFT

SPAIN• Logidis

ITALY• UNIVEG Trade

BULGARIA• UNIVEG Logistics

PORTUGAL• UNIVEG Logistics

FRANCE• Kapoté Eur.

Services

RUSSIA• UNIVEG Logistics

CZECHIA• BAKKER TRANS

Logistic and Transport subsidiaries around the world

Internationalisation

GERMANY• UNIVEG

Deutschland

AUSTRIA• UNIVEG

Austria


Our 3rd focus activity: to deliver convenience food solutions according to clients’ needs

A D D E D V A L U E

CATERERRETAILER

Basic ingredients Ready-to-cook components Ready-to-heat meals Ready-to-eat meals


Our 3rd focus activity: to deliver convenience food solutions according to clients’ needs

UNIVEG product offering

UNIVEG has as strong convenience position in the Belgian marketIt uses this expertise to start-up activities in other countries.

EXAMPLESFRESH-CUT(SALADS &

VEGETABLES)

EXAMPLES CHILLED

PREPARED MEALS


OUR VISIONLong-lasting relationships with leading retailers in managing daily fresh produce supply

STRATEGIC FOCUSLogistic excellenceSolutions in convenience foodLong-term sourcing plans

OPERATION PRINCIPLESClient is kingDeliver operational excellenceBe passionate, innovative and entrepreneurialQualityMultiple entities, one groupSustainable development

UNIVEG’s strategic activities are supported by our 6 operating principles


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:

Sustainable Development

- help to create economic and social value- protect the environment- contribute to the long-term sustainability of every community we serve


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

Sustainable Development

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