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Agricultural enterprise Samunnati has facilitated farm gate procurement to direct export of 275 MT of Thomson seedless grapes to Netherlands for the grapes season 2023.
To ensure a seamless value chain, Samunnati facilitated farm gate procurement, end-to-end primary processing, cold storage, packaging, and certification, all the way up to the export stage.
Agricultural enterprise Samunnati has facilitated farm gate procurement to direct export of 275 MT of Thomson seedless grapes to Netherlands for the grapes season 2023. To ensure a seamless value chain, Samunnati facilitated farm gate procurement, end-to-end primary processing, cold storage, packaging, and certification, all the way up to the export stage.
Mr. Pieter Kok, Managing Director of Vrugteboom International B.V., the export partner said “We had a successful season with grapes from India this year, and we are happy to collaborate with Samunnati. This programme involving 275 tons proved to be highly efficient. The cooperation was exemplary, every aspect was handled meticulously, and prompt information was provided. Looking forward to continuing our fruitful collaboration next year!”
Mr. Sanjay Gore, a grape farmer from Nasik said “Even if the season is good, it is the price and payment that affects us the most. This is where Samunnati proved invaluable to us. It ensured immediate payments, which greatly supported our operations. We are delighted with our association and their commitment to fair and prompt transactions.”
Operations of this nature need meticulous execution. It had to be ensured all grape suppliers were registered with the GI certification authority, reinforcing its commitment to upholding quality standards. From the program inception in October 2022 to the receipt of final remittance in July, 2023, the execution excellence culminated in the successful shipment of 20 containers of grapes.
This achievement has not only benefited over 3 dozen local farmers but has also ensured they receive better value realisation for their produce. The farmers also received immediate payments as against delay of many weeks.
Commenting on the collaboration, Anil Kumar SG, Founder, and CEO, Samunnati, said, “Our efforts in facilitating grape exports to the Netherlands exemplify the power of a solution-oriented approach in overcoming export challenges from streamlining certification processes to addressing infrastructure and warehousing requirements. By empowering farmers and driving positive change, these initiatives ensure that farmers receive the maximum benefits in terms of meeting their working capital requirements and better value realization for their produce. It is also a valuable learning experience for Samunnati, inspiring us to pursue more opportunities and create an even greater impact in the future.”
