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Speaker 4 Dr Gus Atri Environmental Affairs Controller Technical Services Northern Foods plc gus.atri@northernfoods.com Northern Foods Turnover (2005-2006) 1.4 billion 40% of the business divested Employees 10,000 (UK


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Speaker 4 Dr Gus Atri

Environmental Affairs Controller Technical Services

Northern Foods plc

gus.atri@northernfoods.com

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Northern Foods

  • Turnover (2005-2006) – 1.4 billion
  • 40% of the business divested
  • Employees – 10,000 (UK & Ireland)
  • Product Categories:
  • Ready Meals
  • Sandwiches & Pizza
  • Biscuits
  • Frozen
  • Puddings
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Northern Foods Brands

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Northern Foods Customers

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Raw Material Procurement

Principle Ingredients:

  • Protein [meat, fish, cheese]
  • Flour
  • Fruit & Vegetables
  • Fats & Oils
  • Milk products
  • Dry goods
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Ingredient Preparation – Old Procedures

Meat

  • Butchery [Manual]

Vegetables

  • Peeling, cutting

etc [Manual]

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Drivers for Change

  • Cost
  • Convenience
  • Waste
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Ingredient Preparation – New Procedures Prepared by our suppliers to our specifications. Example: Carrot

Whole carrot

  • Peeled

[Waste recycled]

  • Washed
  • Diced
  • Quality Checks
  • Packed
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Suppliers Capabilities:

  • Large volume processing
  • Automation
  • Technical knowledge
  • Ability to innovate
  • Traceability – close to growers
  • Waste recycling
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Benefits:

  • Reduced Costs
  • Improved convenience and choice
  • Reduced waste