Distribution channels for each temperature – £ millions in 2003
Distribution channels for each temperature most definitely differ and
suppliers need to take account of this.
Frozen foods, which require tight temperature control throughout the
distribution chain, rely much more heavily on delivered wholesalers – who handle almost
70% of frozen food supply by value – than other products. Ambient foods, on the
other hand, are much more likely to be sourced by operators through cash and
carries than other temperatures. More than 20% of ambient foods are purchased from
cash and carries compared with less than 10% of short-life chilled (or “fresh”)
products.
But this is only the tip of the iceberg since specific products within each
temperature – such as oils, coffee, snacks and many more – have their own unique
distribution profile.
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Last reviewed: 06 Mar 2006
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