Agricultural production
Agricultural products grown and prepared to an agreed standard.
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Sourcing and supply cooperation
Supply planned with growers, not bought at the last minute.
What we do
What this involves
Working with growing partners to plan volume and quality ahead of the season, so supply is arranged before it is urgent and both sides know where they stand.
- Volume and quality planned ahead of the season
- Grower cooperation on specification and harvest timing
- Selection and acceptance criteria agreed in advance
- Fair, transparent terms with growing partners
- Continuity of supply across a programme rather than a single lot
Who we supply
Who this is for
The businesses this area was set up to serve. If you are not on the list it does not mean no — it means ask.
- Growers and cooperatives
- Buyers running supply programmes
- Processors
How we work
How an enquiry in this area starts
The first three stages. The full six-stage process runs the same way whichever area you come in through.
Enquiry
You tell us what you need. A named contact picks it up and confirms whether this is supply we should be taking on.
- You give
- Your requirement, product, volume and delivery window
- You get
- Acknowledgement with a named contact, within one working day
Consultation
We work through product, grade, packing and timing — and say plainly what the season can and cannot support.
- You give
- Your specification, target volume and required dates
- You get
- An agreed written specification and a realistic supply window
Quotation
An itemised quotation against the agreed specification, with the volume, packing, delivery terms and validity stated in full.
- You give
- Confirmed specification and delivery requirement
- You get
- Written itemised quotation with terms and validity
Questions
Questions we get asked
How is quality agreed and checked?
Grade, size, condition and packing are written into a specification before an order is confirmed. Product is checked against it at intake and again before dispatch, and the specification travels with the consignment so both sides are judging the delivery against the same document.
What is your minimum order?
It depends on the product and the season, and we would rather discuss it than publish a figure that turns away a good customer. Trial consignments are welcome — we prefer a small first order to a large one placed on trust neither side has earned yet.
How quickly will I get a quotation?
Enquiries are acknowledged within one working day. A quotation follows once the specification and delivery window are agreed; if a season affects what we can commit to, we will say so at that point rather than after you have ordered.
Can you supply against our own specification?
Yes, and we prefer it. Send your specification, your packing format and your acceptance criteria, and we will confirm what we can meet before quoting — including anything we cannot.
Other business areas
Cultivation
Growing done with the end specification in mind.
OpenPost-harvest handling
Condition protected between harvest and delivery.
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Next step
Sourcing and supply cooperation
Send your specification, your volume and your delivery window. You will get a named contact and a straight answer about what we can commit to.
We reply to every enquiry within one working day.