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Supplier approval procedure ensures all products are produced under
hygienic conditions and that risks to product quality and safety are
managed effectively with effective traceability systems in place.

ARYZTA’s manufacturing COP (Compliance Order Procedure) must be put
in place for all suppliers, as well as a NPD ‘rules of engagement’ pack and
specification approval process to ensure compliance will all legislative
requirements. In addition, there is an ARYZTA forbidden raw material list.

All specifications are signed off in accordance with 1169 / 2011 regulations.
All product claims are supported by testing. Shelf life and nutritional
analysis are obtained during the NPD process and submitted via the spec
approval process.

Sourcing contracts are put in place during the NPD process for all new
suppliers within the business. For existing suppliers, contracts are reviewed
in accordance with changes and scheduled reviews. Orders are placed by
supply chain. The Company also accepts finished products. Goods in are
scheduled daily into 18 loading bays with a 45-minute window per delivery.

All orders are placed via email, phone calls or CRM system and managed
through the SAP database. EDI is not required. Depending on products,
all orders are placed with supply chain based on a three-week product
run rate. Orders are usually placed three weeks in advance of expected
delivery.

The Company backhauls, for which there is a charge.

Geographical spread
The main depot is in Grangecastle in Clondalkin and comprises of chilled,
frozen and ambient facilities. The Company services the full island of
Ireland with delivery service subject to geographical area.

Fleet size

Third Party Service Providers are used. Vehicles are 40 ft. in size.
Temperatures are -18C for frozen, 0-4 C for chilled.

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