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Relevant purchasing contact

Executive Chef: Jason Mc Loughlin
Email: kitchen@withtaste.ie
Phone: 01 626 8293/ 086 053 6019

Purchasing & Logistics Manager: Liam Bannable
Email: liam@withtaste.ie
Phone: 01 626 8293 / 087 767 8333

Product mix

With Taste’s quality has been built up over the years with heavy focus
around high quality fresh produce.

All food is prepared and cooked from scratch and uses quality ingredients
in the central production unit.
With Taste is committed to purchasing Irish products where and when
possible, with 100% commitment around meats, fish and dairy.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

The company is experiencing growth in demand for the foods that it
produces in its central production kitchen. This presents an opportunity for
Irish producers of raw ingredients.

The company has a preference to source local produce and supports
artisan producers. In addition, the company supports green miles schemes.
Environmentally friendly packaging and sustainability is also a growth area
in the business.
With Taste welcomes approaches from suppliers who are proactive and
have innovative ideas. The company wants to work in partnership with local
suppliers and artisan producers with a view to developing long standing
relationships

Purchasing policy and supplier requirements

Compliance to food safety standards, quality, adherence to specifications
and pricing are all considerations taken into account when selecting
suppliers.

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