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Product collection 2018

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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

Availability* JAN

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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

Availability* JAN

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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

Availability* JAN

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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

Availability* JAN

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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

Availability* JAN

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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

Availability* JAN

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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