PROCUREMENT
The protein market continues to face significant challenges, with rising costs and tight supply conditions contributing to price volatility and availability concerns. Beef pricing looks like it will remain elevated for many months to come, in particular the value cuts which are now driving the demand due to preferable costs, albeit still well elevated from here they were.
Poultry is on the rise again because of the strain on market shortages from the Avian Flu outbreak and shortage in breeding stock.
Eggs & Turkey are too continuing to remain disrupted. The housing order in NI has led to limited stocks on the island, converting to price for demand.
Unfortunately the overall outlook looks like further cost increases are likely and will have a unsettling impact to summer GP%s
GP%
Protection Plan - What we can do together -
Keep your basket updated, if you are not actively shopping the system you may be loosing out on best value , the basket is handy but if you are using it for an order sheet its not helping you. Keep an eye on the price changes file for updates
We are actively working on waste managment improvements with suppliers who can support us i.e You will see we are listing smaller packs 1kg/2kg with DOLE, you might not always need the bigger bag so this gives you the flexability to buy in for the smaller occasions or to open as you need, all pricing pro rata
We will regularly call out volume lines negotiated / best value options to purchase to help support the margin
We are regularly linking products back office to prompt best value in the system as you shop
Sysco have a lot of change in their file, please review what you buy from them ! There are alternatives on the system
Value Call Outs
There will always be alternatives on the system in case of out of stocks
For example Bandon Butter block 454g from Musgraves are the best value on the system @ €3.25 which is a fantastic price we have held from Musgraves
There is leakage on the La Rousse code in the last couple of weeks as we have no oos where some sites have paid the higher price of €4.48 per block
Take a little extra time to shop, your margin will thank you !
No supplier will lock in on an egg price with the way things are in the market as they cannot guarentee supply so please shop around locally
548595 Peeled potatoes 9kg Reduced to €9.50 from Dole
Dole for best pricing on milk bar you might have a local supplier
La Rousse for 4ltr cream
What's New?
Alternative to Nutella
VIP STANDARD
ORDER THE CHOCOLATE BARS AS PER BRAND STD FOR VIP STAYS !!
Should you have any queries on these items please do let us know so we can communicate to our Suppliers.
Working on improved chocolate in the wrap. Once chocolate bars are sold through the range will be reviewed
Non Food Category Updates
https://youtu.be/kjp83bUydfM
CEF have listed 2 New Black Fans should anyone require for their rooms. The listed fans are both 9'' and 12'' and cost is keen. Codes are shared below. Please note as these are not a normal stock item with CEF lead time is circa 10days. Availabilty of the may be scarce in summer months so please order if needed before hand.
9'' Fan €21.46(PID 2011937)
12'' Fan €24.54(PID 2011936)
Do you know that if your Brother Printer is under contract, you can avail of Free Refills for Ink Cartridges. Simply contact your local ref and they will organise collection and disposal of old cartridges also.
Refill Water Station Roll Out
Muckross will take on their new Water Station the end of the month, we will update with images and feedback as the weeks go on, great to see this coming to life, the contact is below
Following on from the update on Food Surplus Management Order Process, they have now been listed as a Core Supplier. Please order from the New Supplier and the codes below when placing your Purchase Order for collection. If you have any difficulties please let us know.
Procurewizard AI Assistance
Very useful service!
When logged into PW, you will see this sysmbol
It will ask you how it can help
Type your question and it will tell you, step by step what to do
