From Farm to Port

Five steps. Batch-traceable end to end.

K-CAP's founder source defines a farm-to-port process built around direct sourcing, cleaning and processing, quality control, packaging, logistics and export documentation.

Sorting and grading floor at a Nigerian commodity processing facility
  1. 01

    Direct Sourcing

    Farmers and cooperatives, outgrower programs, traceable inputs.

    • Direct purchasing relationships with cooperatives and outgrower groups across Nigeria's primary producing states.
    • Batch-level traceability from cooperative to container.
    • Outgrower programs for consistent supply.

  2. 02

    Cleaning & Processing

    Washing, impurity removal, drying, grading, sorting.

    • Wet and dry cleaning to remove field soil, dust and lightweight impurities.
    • Sun drying and mechanical drying methods are used to reach documented moisture targets.
    • Size and defect grading, color sorting where required.

  3. 03

    Quality Control

    Laboratory testing for moisture, purity, contaminants and standards compliance.

    • Moisture, purity and oil-content testing per lot.
    • Mycotoxin and pesticide screening against EU 1881/2006 and 396/2005.
    • Batch traceability records issued with each container.

  4. 04

    Packaging & Logistics

    25 / 50 kg bags, 20ft and 40ft containers, FOB Lagos Port.

    • Polypropylene or jute packaging in 25 kg and 50 kg formats where specified.
    • 20ft and 40ft container loading with third-party pre-shipment inspection.
    • FOB Lagos Port with third-party inspection available.

  5. 05

    Export Documentation

    NEPC license, phytosanitary certificate, Certificate of Origin, commercial paperwork.

    • NEPC export license, phytosanitary certificate and Certificate of Origin.
    • Commercial invoice and packing list.
    • SGS or Bureau Veritas third-party inspection on request.
Export documentation

Paperwork prepared per shipment.

  • NEPC export license
  • Phytosanitary certificate
  • Certificate of Origin
  • Commercial invoice
  • Packing list
  • SGS or Bureau Veritas pre-shipment inspection (optional)
20ft container being loaded at Lagos-area port
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