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Brands carried include: Pukka Tea, Biona Organic, Deliciously Ella, Minor
Figures & Ortiz Tuna. Bulk ingredients is also a growing focus for Simply
Wild.

Sectors served

The company serves independent and multiple foodservice providers.
Key customers in the foodservice sector include: Compass Catering, Gather
& Gather, Aramark, Insomnia, Universities (including UCD and UCG) and
independent foodservice outlets nationwide.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

The company sees potential for growth in the ‘Health and Wellness’, ‘Benefit
Foods’, ‘Vegan’ and ‘Free From” sectors.

Purchasing policy

Simply Wild has a policy of purchasing local Irish products where the
quality and price are suitable
The main purchasing criteria are quality and price, with an emphasis on
considering the needs of the company’s customers. The aim is to purchase
products from suppliers that best meet the stated needs of the company’s
customers.
Purchasing, billing and payments are centralised.

Supplier requirement and ordering procedure

It is essential for suppliers to follow Food Safety Authority guidelines in
their manufacturing process and to have HACCP in place.

Suppliers must also include barcode labels on both the inner and outer
packaging. Ordering from suppliers is by email or fax.

Geographical spread
The company distributes nationwide (32 counties).

Deliveries to Dublin are normally made the next day if the order is placed
before 12 noon. For other parts of the country, deliveries are normally made
within 48 hours of ordering.

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