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Sectors served
The main sectors of the market served by La Rousse Foods are medium to
high end restaurants, hotels and corporate catering.
Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers
High quality innovative and / or artisan products that can be produced on a
consistent basis are in demand in the foodservice market.
The company is constantly looking to source innovative product lines.
Purchasing policy
The purchasing policy of La Rousse Foods is a balance between quality,
price, reliability and consistency, with quality being a focus within the
company.
A combination of the purchasing team and the sales team influence
purchasing decisions.
Supplier requirement and ordering procedure
HACCP is mandatory and a minimum QA requirement. La Rousse
Foods also visits suppliers’ premises, the frequency of which is product
dependent. There is no charge for this.
All suppliers are subject to an annual paperwork check on insurance,
controlled temperature, quality systems etc.
All terms are agreed through the Food Director and all orders are placed by
the purchasing department.
Goods are normally delivered on a daily basis, but this is product
dependant. Orders are placed by email or fax.
Geographical spread
The main Irish depot is in Monaghan and the Dublin depot is in Parkwest.
La Rousse Foods delivers to customers daily across the 32 counties of
Ireland.
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