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 & Ireland) • Product Categories: - Ready Meals - Sandwiches & Pizza - Biscuits - Frozen - Puddings
Northern Foods Brands
Northern Foods Customers
Raw Material Procurement Principle Ingredients: • Protein [meat, fish, cheese] • Flour • Fruit & Vegetables • Fats & Oils • Milk products • Dry goods
Ingredient Preparation – Old Procedures Meat - Butchery [Manual] Vegetables - Peeling, cutting etc [Manual]
Drivers for Change Convenience Waste Cost • • •
Ingredient Preparation – New Procedures Prepared by our suppliers to our specifications. Example: Carrot Whole carrot � Peeled [Waste recycled] � Washed � Diced � Quality Checks � Packed
Suppliers Capabilities: • Large volume processing • Automation • Technical knowledge • Ability to innovate • Traceability – close to growers • Waste recycling
Benefits: • Reduced Costs • Improved convenience and choice • Reduced waste
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