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
