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Sectors served

Corrib Foods services all foodservice sectors including hotels, restaurants,
bars, cafes, canteens and takeaways. They also service convenience retail,
hot and cold deli counters.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

Corrib Foods will consider all new Irish producers, but the product must
have market potential. Since the company offers a broad product range
there is no particular product type they are looking for.

Corrib Foods is still rarely contacted by Irish producers and is more likely to
be approached by European producers.

Purchasing policy

Price and quality are the key determining factors in listing producers. A
minimum of seven days shelf-life is required to facilitate a product moving
through the supply chain.

There is an opportunity for brands within the company’s portfolio, but
pricing needs to be competitive.
Corrib Foods is listed for central billing with several major hotel chains.

The main influencer of the purchasing decision is the customer. Corrib
Foods will source and supply product as requested by their customers.

Supplier requirement and ordering procedure

All suppliers are required to have a HACCP system in place.

The company conducts quality and food safety audits of suppliers. These
audits are paid for by Corrib Foods.

Legal packaging and labelling requirements are required. In addition, the
inclusion of outer barcodes on cases is an essential requirement for all
suppliers.
The terms of purchase and the orders are placed by the General Manager.

Orders may be made by phone, email or fax.

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