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A standard operating procedure is sent to all suppliers who are required
to furnish documentation to substantiate the integrity of their food safety
systems.
New suppliers receive a general factory visit.

All suppliers are subject to on-the-spot quality assurance audits that are
carried out using the company’s internal audit criteria. Audits are paid for
by the company as part of their QA specification.

Purchasing is centralised through the Purchasing Manager who liaises
closely with the Culinary Director.

Orders are placed via Procure Wizard. All deliveries are to the central
production unit and designated sites.

Contracts are reviewed on an on-going basis, with food requirements for
large events such as Bord Bia Bloom tendered separately.

The central kitchen operates six days per week and daily morning delivery
of very short shelf life ingredients is required.

Shelf life is product dependent, with the majority of produce delivered
fresh.

Distribution providers

The company has over 150 suppliers in total. The supplier list includes fresh
meats, fish, dairy, dried goods, fruit and vegetables and bespoke ambient
ingredients.
A considerable amount of small, large and specialist producers and
suppliers deliver directly to the CPU.

Advice to new suppliers

New suppliers should contact the Purchasing Manager via email and
present a concise business case for their product. The email should be
followed up with a phone call to agree the provision of samples.

Suppliers should be cognisant of the need for competitive pricing in the
current market.

With Taste has chilled, frozen and ambient storage facilities.

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