OVERVIEW
Everywhere at once... delivering fresh solutions

Capespan is an international leader in delivering dew-fresh, world-class product and service solutions to global fruit trading partners 365 days a year. This is done through a blend of marketing intelligence, technical product advice, category strategies, innovation, formidable logistics and cutting-edge information systems.

To facilitate seamless global fresh produce partnerships, our worldwide network criss-crosses the globe: Fisher Capespan in the USA, Capespan Plc in the UK and Ireland, Capespan Plc in Continental Europe, Capespan in the Middle East, Metspan in the Far East, Goldspan in Japan and Capespan Group Holdings in South Africa.

Maintaining the highest product standards goes without saying. As such, Capespan has enabled everyone in the cost chain to take ownership of their work. This inherent accountability, combined with our emphasis on teamwork, guarantees that we remain an effective business partner in the international fresh produce supply chain. At the end of the day, it's all about service on a grand scale – and we're masters. Because at Capespan, delivery reigns supreme.

That's the power behind our promise.

PROCUREMENT
Pro-active networking... strong business partnerships

With about 60 million cartons of product sold in 66 countries on six continents in a year, Capespan operates an unparalleled networking system. We enable more than 1 300 global producer partners in 26 countries to fulfil their global supply objectives throughout the year. They approach production scientifically, with the advantage of our framework of research and extension agencies.

By developing new commercial varieties, we continue strengthening our position. To this end, we have a comprehensive product development programme in conjunction with producers and international business partners. Already the programme is improving the range of sought-after varieties and introducing exciting new cultivars. Producer partners also benefit from our specialised Integrated Crop Management System.

Therefore, with top-level technical producer support meets and often exceeds product requirements, Capespan is a partner of choice.

Recorded exports by category are:
Fruit type Cartons % of pallets
Grapes 17,7 15 m cartons
Pome 20,9 9 m cartons
Citrus 57,3 20 m cartons
Stonefruit 3,3 4 m cartons
Subtropical 0,8 1 m cartons

BUSINESS PARTNERS
Uncompromising diligence... responsive to every need

We care deeply about relationships because they form the backbone of our business. Thus, dialogue between Capespan, our trading and producer business partners is paramount to the science of fresh produce marketing and logistics.

Each link in the supply chain has a role in our strategically orchestrated service, with back-ups for every key link. Meanwhile, our quality assurance and control teams provide unsurpassed service to our retail and wholesale business partners. All elements of the operating process, from discharge to warehouse management and loading into vehicles, are computer controlled for efficient stock control.

With innovation, we consider all dimensions of our business partners' needs, anticipating possible threats and reacting with effective strategies. Also, we embrace change, responding to evolving global challenges so as to deliver current and relevant solutions. In everything we do, the bottom line is: the extra mile is never too far.

Capespan's primary business partners are the top 30 global retailers: Wal-Mart, Tesco, J Sainsbury, Safeway, Ahold, Carrefour, Metro, Ito-Yokado, Casino, Auchan, Delhaize, Aldi, Costo, Tengelman, Schwarz Group, ITM Intermarche, Daiei, Rewe, AEON, Edeka, Leclerc, Kroger, Target, Albertsons, Walgreens, CVS. Kmart, Loblow, JC Penny and Coles Myer.

MARKET DISTRIBUTION
Capespan's market distribution covers all four corners of the world.

Please read more about Capespan's Marketing Regions on the left hand navigation.