Universal Leaf Tobacco Company Presentation
Universal's Strengths as a Leaf Tobacco Supplier
Sourcing
Global reach
• Strong local
management teams
Capability to market all
of the different grades
and styles produced in a
single crop
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Agronomy
Continuous and substantial
investment in grower base
Strong commitment to delivering a
quality, compliant product
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- Product traceability
- Good agricultural practices which
encompass crop quality,
environmental stewardship and
agricultural labor practices
- Agronomists working with individual
farmers
Managing future production to meet
customer regulatory requirements
Seed research and development
facilities
Processing
State of the art
processing facilities
Facilities in the
major tobacco
producing areas
Efficient
operations
Logistics
Proven ability in
managing a robust
end-to-end tobacco
supply chain
connecting hundreds
of thousands of small-
scale farmers with the
end-market
• Operational efficiency
in areas with limited
infrastructure and
political challenges
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