With the expansion of the infrastructure of the foodservice supply chain, the industry is constantly needing to seek efficiencies in its operations.  For some time, it has been considered that an area in the frozen food supply chain which would benefit from enhancement is the labelling of outer cases for branded and bespoke products, where the wholesaler distributors and the catering end users have been experiencing problems and inefficiencies in order selection.

Some manufacturers are already operating to excellent standards in this area but BFFF wholesalers’ research indicated that an unacceptably high percentage of outer cases in the foodservice supply chain were so inadequately labelled as to seriously affect order picking efficiency, both in cold stores and on the delivery vehicles.

With its unique cross-section of membership, BFFF has been able to focus in this area.  Wholesalers were able to formulate a practical standard of good practice which would meet their needs and then agree the specifications with the representatives of the producer sector.  The following publication is intended to provide guidance for branded and bespoke frozen products in the foodservice supply chain and does not cover own label foodservice products or retail products.

We would like to acknowledge the input of the following participants who contributed directly to the Guidance Notes and all those who have worked behind the scenes to make them possible.

Fred Barnes, 3663
Kay Bradshaw, Brake Bros.
Chris Brake, Brake Bros.
Peter S. Clarke, Kent Frozen Foods Ltd.
Jan Enright, Kent Frozen Foods Ltd.
Marc Evans, Woodward Foodservice Ltd.
Ian Farley, BFFF
Paul Freeston, apetito Ltd.
Mike Greenfield, Brake Bros.
Frank Harrison, Fairway Foodservice Ltd.
Bill Jermey, Butcher & Baker Foods Ltd.
Derek Moore, 3663
Brian Young
Lynn Thomas, BFFF
Tryton Foods Ltd.