Alpha Coconut Industry Experience
The Alpha Coconut Team
Ken Gibson - Director
A citizen of the UK, Ken has lived and worked throughout Asia and the Philippines for over 30 years. He has held senior management positions in Product Development, Operations, Sales & Marketing and General Management positions for major FMCG multi-nationals. His most recent experience provides him with an in-depth knowledge of the coconut industry, having spent over ten years as head of Sales and Marketing for Europe, the Middle East and Asia, and then CEO of a major global coconut company based in the Philippines.
Aled Morris - Director
Aled is from the UK and previously worked as a financial trader in the City of London. He relocated to Asia in 2004 where he continued to trade financial markets. In 2012 he ventured into the FMCG industry, exporting fresh fruit to global markets. He later launched his own coconut retail brand, developing key accounts with FMCG retailers in Asia, UK, EU and the USA, focusing on a wide range of coconut-based products. Before joining Alpha Coconut, Aled worked on business development for a UK based retail coconut brand.
Leverage Alpha Coconut's Industry Experience For Your Business
- Applying our industry experience, we partner with reliable coconut product producers in Asia to supply coconut product solutions to meet your specific product requirements.
- From supplier selection to final delivery, we provide complete end to end Supply Chain solutions and manage your order to delivery cycle in an efficient and timely basis.
- Alpha Coconut work with Manufacturers, Retailers, and Brand Owners across Europe, Asia, and the Americas to identify and source Retail, Own Brand and Bulk Ingredient products.
- We have access to a wide product range including Coconut Milk, Coconut Water, Coconut Oil, Coconut MCT, Coconut Aminos, Coconut Nectar, Coconut Vinegar, and Coconut Sugar.
The Alpha Coconut Advantage
Extensive Supplier Network
We maintain an extensive network of prime coconut product suppliers across various countries in Asia.
- Our connections enable us to find the right products, often accessing niche suppliers that are difficult to find independently.
- Gain access to a wider network of suppliers and find a wide range of products at competitive prices and lead times.
Coconut Industry Experience
We are seasoned industry professionals with a deep expertise and knowledge of how the coconut industry functions.
- We understand the complexities of coconut product sourcing, supplier management, logistics, and international trade.
- Our expertise allows us to connect with ‘fit for purpose’ suppliers, negotiate favorable terms, and identify potential risks.
Competitive Market Prices
By leveraging our bargaining power and relationships with suppliers, we can negotiate competitive prices for you.
- Due to our relationships, you can benefit from our ability to negotiate better prices due to the volume of business we bring.
- We can also help identify cost-savings and lead time benefits related to production planning, scheduling and logistics.
Quality and Compliance
We have a vested interest in ensuring the quality and compliance of the products you source meet your standards.
- We use manufacturers who possess the right quality systems and certifications, that comply with international standards.
- We verify suppliers for BRCGS, Organic, Halal, and Kosher compliance, and local labour, safety, and environmental laws.
Informed Risk Management
We are experienced in managing risks associated with product availability, and raw material and price fluctuations.
- These factors can have an adverse impact, so we stay in touch with market trends through regular dialogue with producers.
- We can provide buyers with valuable insights and guidance on price trends, timing of purchase and risk potential.
Strong Supplier Relationships
Functioning as a conduit between you and suppliers, we foster strong relationships with key product suppliers.
- These relationships are leveraged to provide you with the optimum mix of cost, quality, and service.
- Being based in Asia allows us to be in regular direct contact with our supplier base ensuring access to favorable terms.
Effective Time Allocation
Sourcing products can be a time-consuming and complex process, particularly from the other side of the world.
- We handle the heavy lifting tasks of supplier identification, qualification, price negotiations, and logistics.
- This allows buyers to allocate their time and effort to focus on your core business activities and other critical tasks.
Efficient Sourcing Process
We can navigate the coconut product landscape and quickly focus on the most suitable suppliers to meet your needs.
- Years of industry experience, means we can streamline the sourcing process and target the right suppliers and products.
- With access to a wide range of suppliers and product variants, we quickly identify suppliers and avoid needless dead ends.
The advantages that Alpha Coconut can provide are numerous and should be considered by Manufacturers, Retailers and Brand Owners as an extension of their overall sourcing process to achieve Cost, Quality and Service objectives.