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Sectors served

The main sectors serviced by Artisan Foods are restaurants and hotels.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

The company sees opportunities for the following:
• Growers of high quality locally grown fruits and vegetables.
• Producers of high quality, local and fully traceable poultry and meat
products aimed at the foodservice sector.
• Manufacturers of highest quality valued added products for the
foodservice sector in a broad range of areas.

Purchasing policy and supplier requirements

The company’s policy is to find the right balance between the highest
quality and consistency and competitive pricing. A final decision is made
following consultation with the Purchasing and Sales Department.

Supplier requirement and ordering procedure

Artisan Foods Ltd operates a fully integrated HACCP system which allows
the tracing and identification of products.
For Artisan Foods to consider a new supplier, a HACCP system must be in
place. The company also conducts site visits for inspection, which are free
of charge.

Ordering is done via email or phone and deliveries are received during
trading hours. Suppliers should check the trading hours on the company’s
website www.artisanfoods.ie.

Geographical spread

The company’s depot is located at Parkwest, Dublin. Distribution to
Leinster customers is daily and nationwide Tuesday to Friday, by pre-order.

Fleet size

The company’s fleet consists of four chilled vehicles, plus a nationwide
network of chilled contract vehicles.

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