The world of Xpol
Product collection 2018
Everybody satisfied
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Wouldn’t it be great to have a supply chain of daily fresh products that is more balanced in economic, environmental and social sense? In which you can rely on each other’s business ethics. With a performance of an average 99% high quality delivery rate. And a working environment with less stress, where all involved can do an excellent job and focus on increasing quality and growth. The good news is it exists; at Xpol. Ever since we started in 2010 it has been our dream to build a supply chain based on cooperation and trust. Now, several years later, we see our dream being a reality. We are proud to see that in our supply chain we work as partners instead of competitors. The result is profitable business and everybody satisfied; from the grower up to the final consumer. How? We have created the Xpol Inclusive Business platform. A clear road map in which solutions as fresher products, higher delivery reliability, lower costs, fair trade and less waste are realistic and proven possible. In our Xpol supply chain each of us is looking beyond their own interests and daily profits. We need to do this for the global challenges we face in our today’s world, for the future generations and our planet. So we act and create solutions. Together with our partners in the supply chain. Join us and let’s share this mindset.
FACTS & CHALLENGES CONCERNING ALL OF US • Global population growth from 7,2 billion to 9 billion people in 2050 • Food challenges • Climate challenges • Environmental footprints • The growing influence of technologies
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Experience it Consumer satisfaction Our daily business is based on one main goal: consumer satisfaction. Without the final consumer our supply chain has no reason to exist.
Inclusive business We secure the optimal output by a structured and organized supply chain in a different and shorter way compared to the traditional supply chain of fresh products. Our Inclusive Business method works in 3 steps: 1. Synchronizing 2. Packed at source 3. Optimal chain
Packed at source Products are packed at the growers according to our client wishes. Due to this approach we are able to create and manage several product groups and renewing collections, of which you find an overview in this product catalogue.
Sustainable Most people and businesses want to act sustainable, but don’t always know how. Unfortunately, despite good intentions many plans end up in the bin. Therefore, we act sustainable. By optimizing the supply chain and implement sustainable solutions such as waste management, innovative packing and much more. Solutions of which all in the supply chain benefit.
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Economic values: - lower cost price higher net margins - less planning risk - lower (transport) costs - more efficiency due to involvement and experience at the growers - no re-packing costs - less packing materials Sustainable values: - less waste - shared added value at grower / value creation at source - long term model - less use of resources
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Commercial values: - flexibility due to know-how and consistency in the orders for clients - waste management is top-of-mind at retailers - shortest possible supply chain; fresher products & longer vase life and shelf life - higher consumer satisfaction; satisfied customer - consistency in product quality, fresher product
Traditional trade
Xpol PAS
PACKING / waste
Average 3,5% waste Due to re-packing:
No re-packing. 99,9% packed at source reaches final consumer
3,5% waste reduction, including less CO2 footprint due to effective transport
SOCIAL
Re-packing in EU
Packing directly at grower
Creating 15% employment at farming communities
ENERGY
Extra energy use due to re-packing
Saving energy
12% - 20% energy saving in supply chain to clients
SHELF LIFE / freshness
Re-packing takes 1 - 2 days extra from grower to consumers
Direct packing at grower brings flowers faster to consumers
Increasing shelf life for consumers by 1 - 2 days
PRODUCT QUALITY
Extra handling influences quality (touching, temperatures etc.)
Less product handling keeps flowers in better shape
20 - 30% less handling than traditional trade increases product quality
1,5% breakage 2,0% unpacking / color mixing / planning
Advantages Xpol PAS
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Sustainability in the Xpol supply chain How can we work sustainable, create fair business and think about our planet? For us our inclusive business model and our road map with sustainable goals makes that we work smarter, together with our partners in the supply chain. We make steps day by day towards more sustainability through our hands on approach, agricultural know how and smart technology. It is a continuing process.
OUR GOALS • Reduce waste & energy consumption in the supply chain • Increase prosperity (profit) for all parties in the supply chain • Go for sustainable long term business relations
Afrikado Xpol proudly works with Afrikado; a marketing brand which cooperates in close partnership with foundations in Kenya. These foundations help people with a disability in the different countries and communities by creating African Handcraft Art and gimmicks. Partly using recycled materials, such as leather of old aircraft seats provided by international airlines. People are provided with training, education and jobs. This creates stability and is a motivation step for the people building their future.
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Flowers
Plants
Herbs & herbal teas Client concepts
Vegetables & fruits
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Flowers
Flower product groups
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Roses
Carnations
Peony roses
Amaryllus
Bouquets packed at source
Summer flowers
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Roses General product specifications Length
Head size
Post harvest | Product life*
Sweethearts
30 - 50 cm
2,5 - 3,5 cm
17+ days
Intermediates
35 - 60 cm
3 - 4,2 cm
18+ days
T-Hybrids
40 - 70 cm
4 - 5,5 cm
17+ days
Spray roses
40 – 60 cm
3 - 7 viable buds
17+ days
*In controlled supply chain and depending on variety
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Kenya Ethiopia Uganda Tanzania Spain Netherlands Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership growers 3. Customer dedicated cut stage 4. Year round consistent from same growers 5. Customer dedicated NPD 6. Variety specific options
No production
Sustainable facts 1. MPS Certified 2. Fairtrade 3. Partnership Afrikado Growers Growers 53 In total of 1.700 ha
*Availability is weather related
Source 1. Kenya 2. Ethiopia 3. Uganda 4. Tanzania 5. Spain 6. Netherlands
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(Spray) Carnations General product specifications Length
Head count
Post harvest | Product life*
Spray carnations
40 - 55 cm
3 to 7 buds
6+ weeks
Carnations
35 - 60 cm
3 - 4,2 cm
21+ days
*In controlled supply chain and depending on variety
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Kenya Netherlands Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership growers 3. 100% controlled cold chain 4. Exceptional vase life
No production
Sustainable facts 1. MPS Certified 2. Fairtrade 3. Carbon low sea freight Growers Growers 3 In total of 115 ha
*Availability is weather related
Source 1. Kenya 2. Netherlands
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Peony Roses General product specifications Length
Head size
Post harvest | Product life*
Sara Bernardt
40 - 55 cm
3 - 4 cm
10+ days
Other varieties
40 - 55 cm
3 - 4 cm
10+ days
Premium Mix
40 - 55 cm
3 - 6 cm
10+ days
*In controlled supply chain and depending on variety
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Netherlands France Hungary Italy Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Packed at source 2. Tailored cut stage for 100% opening 3. 100% controlled cold chain 4. De-butted for extra large flowers
No production
Sustainable facts 1. MPS Certified Growers Growers 12 In total of 150 ha
*Availability is weather related
Source 1. Netherlands 2. France 3. Hungary 4. Italy
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Amaryllus General product specifications Length
Head count
Post harvest | Product life*
Amaryllus Red / White
50 - 70 cm
2 - 5 heads
21+ days
Amaryllus others
50 - 70 cm
2 - 5 heads
21+ days
Amaryllus premium
50 - 70 cm
2 - 5 heads
21+ days
*In controlled supply chain and depending on variety
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Netherlands Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Cut stage selection 3. Seasonal colours 4. Fixed pricing for special events
No production
Sustainable facts 1. MPS Certified Growers Growers 3 In total of 40 ha
*Availability is weather related
Source 1. Netherlands
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Bouquets packed at source General product specifications Length
Stems
Post harvest | Product life*
BQ Kenya
35 - 70 cm
5 - 15 stems
17+ days
BQ NL
35 - 70 cm
5 - 25 stems
17+ days
*In controlled supply chain and depending on variety
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Kenya Netherlands Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Cut stage selection 3. All products from same farm 4. Year round consistency from same growers
No production
Sustainable facts 1. MPS Certified 2. Fairtrade 3. In partnership with Afrikado Growers Growers 4 In total of 150 ha
*Availability is weather related
Source 1. Kenya 2. Netherlands
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Gerbera General product specifications Length
Diameter
Post harvest | Product life*
Mini gerbera
40 - 60 cm
Ă˜ 6 - 8 cm
16+ days
Gerbera
40 - 60 cm
Ă˜ 6 - 8 cm
16+ days
*In controlled supply chain and depending on variety
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Netherlands Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Fixed prices year round and special events 3. All products from same farm 4. Year round consistency from grower 5. Variety selection on shelf life
No production
Sustainable facts 1. MPS Certified Growers Growers 4 In total of 75 ha
*Availability is weather related
Source 1. Netherlands
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Herbs, vegetables & fruits
HVF product groups
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Fresh herbs
Vegetables & Fruit
Sunny tea
Convenience
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Fresh herbs General product specifications Basil
Parsley
Chervil
Rosemary
Chives
Sage
Coriander
Thyme
Dill
Tarragon
Mint
Verbena
Oregano
Special herbs on request
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Kenya Colombia Morocco Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Long term partnership growers 2. Different packaging options for extending product life 3. Suitable for sales in ambient store conditions (outside fridge) 4. Different packaging possibilities punnets, bags 5. Possibilities of mixed boxes 6. New types of herbs on trial
No production
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Waste reduction food & packing through consumer packing at source 2. Know how and value building at the source Growers Growers 6 In total of 125 ha
Source 1. Kenya 2. Colombia 3. Morocco
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Beans General product specifications Diameter
Size
Bobby beans
Ø 8 - 11 mm
10 cm
Fine beans
Ø 6 - 8 mm
8 - 10 cm
Extra fine beans
Ø 4 - 6,5 mm
9 - 10 cm
Helda Beans
flat sided
20 - 25 cm
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Kenya Ethiopia Morocco Senegal Egypt Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership growers 3. Our own QC team or contracted consultant in each country of origin 4. Different packaging options for extending product life 5. Customized variety selection
No production
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Disease resistant varieties 2. Fairtrade beans possible Growers Growers 12 In total of 500 ha
Source 1. Kenya 2. Ethiopia 3. Morocco 4. Senegal 5. Egypt
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Mangetout & Sugar snaps General product specifications Size
Diameter
Mangetout
70 - 120 mm
Ă˜ 20 - 30 mm
Sugar snaps
60 - 90 mm
Ă˜ 20 mm
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Kenya Senegal Zimbabwe Egypt Morocco Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership growers 3. Our own QC team or contracted consultant in each country of origin 4. Different packaging options for extending product life 5. Extra sweet varieties, dark green
No production
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Waste reduction food & packing through consumer packing at source 2. Know how and value building at the source Growers Growers 10 In total of 150 ha
Source 1. Kenya 2. Senegal 3. Zimbabwe 4. Egypt 5. Morocco
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Garden peas General product specifications Diameter Garden peas
Ă˜ 8,5 - 10,5 mm
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Kenya Zimbabwe Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership growers 3. Our own QC team or contracted consultant in each country of origin 4. Different packaging options for extending product life 5. Extra sweet varieties, nice uniform color 6. Xpol experience on maintaining cold chain
No production
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Disease resistant varieties Growers Growers 5 In total of 40 ha
Source 1. Kenya 2. Zimbabwe
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Baby vegetables General product specifications Packing Baby vegetables
According to clients specifications
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Kenya Main production
Low season production
No production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership growers 3. Our own QC team or contracted consultant in each country of origin 4. Different packaging options for extending product life 5. Customized variety selection
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Waste reduction food & packing through consumer packing at source 2. Know how and value building at the source Growers Growers 12 In total of 150 ha
Source 1. Kenya
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Passion fruit General product specifications Diameter Passion fruit purple
Ø 4,5 cm
Passion fruit Ester
Ø 6 - 8 cm
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Zimbabwe Peru Rwanda Kenya Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership grower
No production
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Waste reduction food & packing through consumer packing at source 2. Know how and value building at the source Growers Growers 4 In total of 50 ha
Source 1. Zimbabwe 2. Peru 3. Rwanda 4. Kenya
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Fresh herbal tea General product specifications Green mint Green mint, Fennel, Lemon melissa Green mint, Sage Peppermint, Green Mint, Thai Basil
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Kenya Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership grower 3. New tea mixes to customer requirements 4. Xpol unique concept
No production
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Waste reduction food & packing through consumer packing at source 2. Know how and value building at the source Growers Growers 2 In total of 40 ha
Source 1. Kenya
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Convenience General product specifications Packing Wok mix Microwaveable
According to clients specifications
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Kenya Main production
Low season production
Xpol unique features 1. Consumer ready packed at source 2. Long term partnership grower 3. Mixes can be tailored to specification
No production
*Availability is weather related
Sustainable facts 1. Less waste at consumer Growers Growers 3 In total of 120 ha
Source 1. Kenya
Xpol B.V. Kruizemuntweg 27 1435 DD Rijsenhout The Netherlands T: +31 (0) 297 34 41 23