Our growers W e work closely with the best growers and breeders in the world. By working together intensively and by focusing on long-term partnerships, we create a sustainable chain and a distinctive range for our customers. STRATEGIC SOURCING A wide sustainable range can only be offered in close cooperation with suppliers. In 2018, we intensified cooperation with our top 100 growers and made long-term agreements. Thanks to our buying volume, our customers can benefit from a high-quality product range at competitive prices. Moreover, we believe in the growing importance of ‘local for local’ and are therefore committed to ongoing local sourcing of our offer for the international market. “ TOGETHER, WE CREATE A DISTINCTIVE PRODUCT RANGE SUSTAINABLE SOURCING POLICY At the end of 2018, we further outlined our sustainable sourcing policy. Four themes will guide us in the coming years: Promoting of integrated pest management Reduction of the use of plastic in the supply chain Reduction of CO2 emissions Working conditions in the supply chain SELF-BILLING FINANCE In 2018, self-billing went live. With this service, Royal Lemkes takes the administrative burden of invoicing off our suppliers’ hands. This form of cooperation saves both the supplier and Royal Lemkes a lot of time and ties in perfectly with the earlier introduction of supply chain finance. At Kwekerij Wouters, we have for years believed in building long-term partnerships with the aim of growing together. Transparent, professional, reliable and working collaboratively: that’s what our relationship with Royal Lemkes represents. Together, we look for sustainable, new products and packaging, so we can continue to surprise and impress customers. We are proud to have been a supplier to Royal Lemkes for so many years. ” René Wouters Kwekerij Wouters 36
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