Buyer brief
Product, intended use, quantity and delivery window.


We structure each sourcing program around the product, grade, volume, timing, packing and destination requested by the buyer.
We start with your specification, intended use, quantity and delivery window, then assess suitable supply options before preparing an offer.
Product, intended use, quantity and delivery window.
Match the supply option to the requested specification.
Review the available lot against acceptance criteria.
Our core range includes bananas, strawberries, oranges, mandarins, fresh figs and alfalfa hay. Grains, pulses and other crops are reviewed against your requirements.
State intended use, quality criteria and packing.
Specify type, size, cleaning and net pack weight.
Define variety, maturity, grading and delivery timing.
Specify fresh figs, herbs or alfalfa requirements.
The sourcing route depends on the crop and order: a grower, packhouse, trader or processor may be appropriate. The supplier and origin must be confirmed for each offer.
Identify the required country or growing region.
Confirm quantities for the requested supply period.
Check which supporting records are available.
Supplier review considers product suitability, available quantities, handling practices, documents and the ability to meet the requested schedule.
Assess the ability to meet the order requirements.
Agree sampling and the scope of inspection.
Confirm price basis, timing and responsibilities.
Compare available lots against agreed quality and commercial criteria. Procurement follows confirmation of the specification, quantity, price and delivery terms.
Compare the product with the requested criteria.
Confirm the quantity and possible delivery window.
Proceed on the basis of the agreed order terms.
Agree the inspection scope, sampling method and acceptance criteria before procurement. Any testing or independent inspection should be included in the quotation.
Check identity, quantity and condition on receipt.
Review handling against the product requirements.
Review product, packing and documents before dispatch.
Sorting requirements are defined by product condition, size and acceptable defects. The grading method and tolerances are agreed before packing.
Define the acceptable limits for each defect.
Set the measurement and permitted size range.
Agree consistency within the lot and each pack.
Discuss a single shipment, seasonal purchases or recurring deliveries. Volume, scheduling and continuity are assessed against crop availability and supplier commitments.
Assess current supply for a single order.
Plan quantities around agreed crop windows.
Define delivery frequency and review availability.
The agreed order links product sourcing with inspection, packing, documentation and shipment planning, with responsibilities defined at each stage.
Identify suitable product and supply options.
Check the information and evidence required.
Coordinate packing and shipment requirements.
Arrange dispatch under the agreed delivery terms.
Share your specification, target quantity and destination to start a custom sourcing review.