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Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

While price does have a bearing, experience shows that quality is always
the deciding factor. Most products are in the mid to high end quality range.
There are always opportunities for import substitution across the
company’s existing range. The company’s policy is to try to buy Irish goods
where possible and they are always looking for new Irish products that
complement the existing range. In recent years, the company has been
successful in buying a wider range of locally produced product.

Delicatessen Meats are always open to sourcing new innovative products
that fit into the existing offering.

Purchasing policy

Wherever possible, the company has a preference to source locally
produced product.

The company has an extensive range of freshly prepared Irish produce in
their range.

For any new potential products, the company’s sales team will present
samples to existing customers for their reaction, before making any
purchasing decision. If there is a good reaction to the samples, coupled
with the ability to offer good quality and value to the customer, then the
product will then be listed.

Supplier requirement and ordering procedure

The company requires suppliers to have BRC accreditation where
possible and generally conducts on-site visits. There is no charge for
these. Deliveries are accepted between 7am and 1pm Monday to Friday.
Frequency of delivery depends on shelf life of the product.
Purchase terms are agreed by the Purchasing Manager. Orders are placed
via phone or email.

Geographical spread

All products are delivered to the company’s headquarters in Dublin 10.
Leinster and Munster are serviced by the van sales team. The west and
north are serviced through a telesales team and delivered directly by the
company’s own fleet. The frequency of service is one to three times per
week.

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