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Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

Key areas for growth in terms of product offering are an increase in demand
for plant-based, Halal and High Protein products as well as frozen for
foodservice customers and traybakes.

DELI LITES are continually looking to enhance their range with higher
quality ingredients sourced within the island of Ireland with a key focus on
sustainability and a willingness to work on exclusive products to give their
business a point of difference.

All products must be ready to eat to be considered. DELI LITES design
recipes with sub-contractors that are open to producing under the DELI
LITES brand. The company is constantly seeking innovation from suppliers.
Currently there are opportunities for ingredients and bespoke sauces which
don’t need to be produced in large quantities.

Purchasing policy and supplier requirements

The company sources local where possible “grown here, not flown here” is
a core principle as they strive to be more sustainable and enhance their B
Corp status.

Although the company works with several suppliers, there isn’t an officially
approved supplier list, and they are always looking to grow it with quality
products that suit their range and meet customer requirements.

As DELI LITES has Grade AA+ BRC, BRC is preferred but not essential. DELI
LITES audits suppliers using their in-house team, there is no charge for this
to suppliers.

There is a preference for suppliers to deliver to the factory in Warrenpoint
at the above address. Larger volume items are tendered for every year eg.
Bread, mayonnaise, chicken etc.

The Head of Food, Innovation and Development influences purchasing
decisions. The Supply Chain manager will negotiate price and delivery
terms, product specifications etc.

Frequency of goods inwards and delivery windows are dependent on the
product shelf-life and order quantity. Ordering process is via email or
phone.

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