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The company offers a full range of products for catering and retail in fresh
and frozen, and works with all sizes of companies.

Sectors served

Within foodservice, the company supplies hotels, restaurants, cafes, deli
counters, shops and bars.
Cross Distribution services all sectors from corner shops to large
supermarkets, from small coffee shops to 5 star hotels and all in between.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

The company is open to new ideas and likes to see new lines from
producers. It is always interested in reviewing any new products that come
on the market.

The company has a policy of using Irish produce where possible. On a like
for like product basis it finds Irish quality generally superior.

Quality is important in all lines carried.
Cross Distribution’s philosophy is “Local, Fresh, Value”.

Purchasing policy

The company has a preference to source local produce. In purchasing,
quality is an important consideration and price has to be competitive.

Purchasing decisions are made by the Managing Director, who is influenced
by the sales team when making a purchasing decision.

Supplier requirement and ordering procedure

All suppliers are required to provide a copy of their HACCP plan and are
visited for a general factory walk. There is no charge for factory audits.

There is no special packaging or labelling requirements, as long as they
comply with food safety standards.

Order schedule is agreed with Suppliers before any deliveries take place, an
agreed range is put on order sheet with delivery date on it.

The company will deliver to clients between 6AM and 5PM.

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