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Sectors served

Within foodservice, the customer base is predominantly made up of coffee
shops, cafes, restaurants and sandwich bars. Some hospitals, nursing
homes, hotels, corporate and college canteens are also serviced.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

The company believes there is some growth in high quality snacks and
food-to-go. These sectors offer opportunities for producers.

Craft Food Traders see a great opportunity for good quality Irish suppliers
who can compete on a price basis with imported produce. It sees an
opportunity for a high quality Irish mineral water which can compete with
imports at the upper end of the mineral water market.

The company believes that retailers and foodservice operators are
currently more inclined to support Irish producers.

Purchasing policy

Purchasing decisions are made by the Managing Director who is influenced
by the sales team in making a purchasing decision.
Repeat orders to suppliers are made by the stock controller, based on
weekly requirements.

Supplier requirement and ordering procedure

All producers must complete a supplier questionnaire and supply
specifications for all their products.

Producers are visited for a general factory tour. There is usually no charge
for this.
There are no particular packaging requirements; however the company
suggests that local producers include reference to the ‘artisan story’ on
their labels, where applicable. All produce must be securely packaged and
comply with EU regulations.
Delivery windows are flexible and producers may deliver at any time during
the working day as long as it is by prior arrangement.
Orders are placed via phone and email.

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