About ZON
ZON has been in business now for 109 years. ZON received the designation Royal in 2015. This was a special day in the rich history of the cooperative.
In brief
The Koninklijke Coöperatieve Telersvereniging Zuidoost-Nederland U.A. (Royal Cooperative Producer Organisation of South-East Netherlands) operates in a distinctive way in the international world of fruit and vegetables. ZON has developed to become a grower partner in the Netherlands and is an effective, customer-focused sales organisation. We wish to communicate with our growers and customers in a transparent, low-threshold manner where we see each other as equals.
We deliver through efficient supply chains. ZON guides and supports the grower with optimum services to ensure healthy and safely grown fruit and vegetables are supplied. We also stimulate the development and growth ambitions of our members.
Marketing takes place via our digital platform for day trading and through direct delivery to our customers. Directly from the source to the consumer. We also offer tailor-made and personal assistance when connecting our growers to ZON customers.
The requirements of our growers and customers are, of course, our starting point.
Mission
Our aim as a grower organisation is to operate based on the lowest possible costs and the highest possible services. The grower, customer and employee are very satisfied with this.
Vision
We believe in international, efficient fresh supply chains with a future-proof production of fruit and vegetables that contribute towards a healthier life.
Ambition
Deepening and strengthening the collaboration with our members and customers fits into our ambition to support them optimally regarding all growth ambitions. We connect the right people and knowledge within this context and ZON therefore creates opportunities within the sector.
Core values ZON
The customer focus, result oriented and professionalism core values determine how we operate every day at ZON and how we manage growers, customers, employees and all other stakeholders. Our core values unite us and differentiate our organisation.
We are genuinely committed to pay attention to and assist our growers, customers and colleagues and do everything we possibly can to support them.
We see opportunities for existing or new products and services and act accordingly. We look after the interests of growers, customers and our own organisation.
We are continuously improving our organisation and processes. We embrace our responsibility, are transparent and deliver on our promises.
CSR Quality Mark
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
In October 2023, ZON was awarded its first certification under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Quality Mark (ISO 26000 standard), with a focus on People, Planet and Profit. This certification confirms ZON’s ongoing commitment to corporate social responsibility. The certification is increasingly acknowledged and recognised by organisations, clients, industry associations and government bodies, reinforcing ZON’s ambition to be a forward-thinking leader in the market, supply chain and CSR practices.
After achieving the CSR Quality Mark last year, ZON has reached the Bronze level this year.
ZON is dedicated to meeting the requirements of the CSR Quality Mark every year, and progressing to higher levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold), with the ultimate goal of achieving Gold status. ZON’s ambition for next year is to achieve Silver.