Buying from dealers
In countries like the UK it is simply
impossible for companies like Nestlé
to buy from the hundreds of thousands
of farmers who ultimately
supply the company, and so the coffee
is bought from dealers using the international
market. However, Nestlé
visits and gets to know as many
people as possible in the supply
chain. The company oversees the
relationship between the dealer and
exporter and often invites shippers to
the UK to train alongside its own
quality assurance staff. Nestlé agrees
procedures on everything from pest
control to methods of packing to
ensure everyone is working towards
the highest standards of quality.