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Product range

The company specialises in the distribution and manufacture of stock
cubes, gel stock pots, bouillons, sauces, curries, pot noodles, soups in
sachets, spices and gravy granules.

It distributes its own brand ‘Gourmet’ which is a registered trade mark,
as well as well as some complementary brands and own label brands for
foodservice and retail food offerings.

Sectors served

The company’s main market sectors are colleges, hotels, pubs, coffee shops,
hospitals, shops and wholesalers.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

The company believes there are opportunities to add to the range of
gluten free and MSG free products that are offered. Manufacturers could
approach Totally Innovative Foods if they have products for these sectors.

There are also opportunities for manufacturers of ingredients such as
spices, herbs, other flavourings, dried vegetables and GMO free ingredients.
Further opportunities exist for organic and ‘Halal’ ingredients for bouillon.

Purchasing policy

When the price point and quality is right, the company’s absolute policy is
to buy Irish where possible.

Supplier requirement and ordering procedure

HACCP is an absolute must for suppliers.

Representatives from the company will generally visit and audit the
premises of new suppliers. There is no charge for this.

For most of the products that it distributes (especially if they are
manufactured under the ‘Gourmet’ brand), best before dates, storage
conditions, nutritional and ingredient specifications must be clearly
marked on all packaging.

Most orders are placed via email and telephone.

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