Local sourcing - opening the door for small business
This guide seeks to help local suppliers understand the process of having products listed with supermarkets, convenience retailers and food service companies. Working with major food retailers and food service companies may not be for everyone, but rewards can be significant even if the learning process is steep.
- Date published
- January 2003
- Local sourcing - Opening the door for small business [1388kb PDF]
The process of getting your product onto the retail shelf may appear complex and daunting. In reality however this process breaks down easily into more manageable chunks. Whether you want to supply one store or one hundred, this route map will help you understand the listing process, specific departments you may work with, and some differences between supermarkets and convenience chains.
The guide has been designed so that the reader can go straight to an area of interest or read through the sections in order.
