Capespan: The expansion game

Written by Abigail Saltmarsh and produced by Hannah Edwards


The future looks rosy for fresh fruit operation Capespan UK. The Sheerness-based division of the operation, which oversees the import and distribution of a wide range of fruit has seen rates of growth of between five and ten percent this year - and as its business continues to grow, it expects this steady expansion to continue.

Trading director Martin Dunnett said the company was looking to develop its operation, ensuring its supply chain remained as lean and efficient as possible, while also working closely with growers to ensure neither ethics nor the high quality of produce was compromised.

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"I think we are in a very good position to keep the company moving forward," he said. "There are a number of new directions in which we could take Capespan UK in the future, to enable us to continue to grow smoothly and efficiently.

"Our main consideration, however, is to make the most of these opportunities while also ensuring the consumer remains satisfied and that we continue to work with the growers to run an ethical operation."

Martin Dunnett joined the company some 30 years ago as a technical manager, and has watched it grow and develop over the decades. "It has changed hugely since then," he said. "The growth of supermarkets has had a major effect on the industry over the years and therefore on our business too