Supplier Instructions

Upon every supply order, the ships caterer's appointed suppliers receive strict instructions concerning quality, shelf life, labeling, cold chain management, packaging, transport and sanitary condition.

All goods, except for fresh items, must have an expiry date printed on the packing. Production dates or similar are not acceptable.

You should expect the shelf life to be as long as possible from date of supply, with a minimum for following food groups:

Canned items – 6 months

Fresh eggs – 6 weeks

Frozen meat and fish - 6 months

Frozen vegetables and fruits – 6 months

Fruit juices - 6 months

Grocery items (coffee, tea, sugar, biscuits,...) - 6 months

Ice cream - 6 months

Long life dairy (milk, cream, hard cheeses, butter,...) - 4 months

Long life yoghurts - 3 months

Soft cream cheese - 4 weeks