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Sectors served

Key customer sectors serviced include gastro pubs, schools, hospitals,
nursing homes, cafés, hotels, deli bars, catering contractors, festivals,
outdoor caterers and independent distributors.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

Blake Brothers Food Service is open to approaches from Irish producers
and is committed to support Irish producers where possible, thereby
increasing their Irish product offering. The company currently purchases
from over 60 Irish suppliers.
The company is open to sourcing new innovative products that fit within
their portfolio.

Purchasing Policy and Supplier requirements

HACCP compliance is a minimum supplier requirement.

Delivering quality products is of the utmost importance to Blake Brothers
Food Service. The company looks for the Bord Bia Quality Assurance where
possible, in relation to its Irish meat products.
Supplier audits are undertaken with any new suppliers by Blake Brothers.
Depending on the supplier, this is normally conducted on an annual basis.

Supplier terms are agreed by the Directors. Orders are then placed by the
Purchasing Department.

Fresh meat deliveries take place several times a week, remaining deliveries
are product specific.

All orders are placed via phone and email and online platforms.

Geographical spread

The company’s distribution depot is located in Dublin off the Nangor road,
Dublin 12.
The company currently services Dublin, greater Dublin, Wicklow, Kildare
and Meath.

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