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Dutch organization is seeking suppliers of surplus frozen food products for sustainable redistribution

Summary

Profile Type
  • Business request
POD Reference
BRNL20241213026
Term of Validity
13 December 2024 - 13 December 2025
Company's Country
  • Netherlands
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement
Targeted Countries
  • All countries
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General information

Short Summary
The Dutch organization focuses on the sustainable redistribution of surplus frozen products, such as food nearing its expiration date or leftovers from canceled orders. The organization acts as a bridge between suppliers offering these products and customers seeking affordable, high-quality frozen goods. By leveraging efficient logistics and a wide network of suppliers, the organization contributes to reducing food waste while providing economic benefits for all parties involved.
Full Description
This organization specializes in the redistribution of surplus frozen food products, addressing a critical need for sustainable management of food resources. Based in the Netherlands, it actively seeks partnerships with suppliers of frozen food items that face challenges such as nearing expiration dates or surpluses resulting from canceled orders.

The organization's innovative approach focuses on bridging the gap between suppliers with excess inventory and customers who value high-quality frozen products at competitive prices. Its streamlined logistics network ensures that products are handled efficiently, reducing waste and supporting a circular economy. By offering a sustainable and economic solution for surplus management, the organization contributes to minimizing food waste while supporting suppliers in optimizing their operations.

The organization is looking for long-term partnerships with suppliers of frozen food, such as manufacturers, distributors, and retailers, who are interested in reducing waste and generating value from surplus products. Collaboration agreements will include clear terms on quality standards, logistics, and mutual economic benefits. Through these partnerships, the organization aims to scale its impact and reinforce its mission to create a more sustainable food system.
The organization is seeking partnerships with suppliers of frozen food products, such as manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, or retailers, who have surplus inventory available. The technical specifications and expertise sought include:
1. Product Types:
• Frozen food items, including vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, ready meals, and other perishable goods.
• Products nearing their expiration dates, surplus from overproduction, or inventory resulting from canceled orders.

2. Quality Standards:
• Products must meet national and international food safety regulations and maintain high-quality standards during redistribution.
• Proper storage and transportation conditions must be ensured to preserve the quality of frozen goods.

3. Packaging:
• Products should ideally be pre-packaged and labeled, including clear details of ingredients, expiration dates, and storage instructions.

4. Volume and Availability:
• Partners should be able to offer surplus inventory in scalable volumes, from small batches to bulk quantities.

5. Logistical Collaboration:
• Suppliers with established cold chain logistics are preferred to facilitate seamless transportation and distribution.
• Flexibility in coordinating transportation schedules to align with the organization's redistribution timelines.

6. Sustainability Alignment:
• Suppliers committed to reducing food waste and adhering to sustainable practices will be highly valued.

The organization is particularly interested in partners with experience in handling surplus inventory and a willingness to engage in long-term, mutually beneficial agreements.
Advantages and Innovations
The organization offers a discrete solution for dealing with overproduction due to a canceled order can lead to capacity, liquidity, and wastage issues.
The organization respects legislation and manufacturer guidelines to ensure they do not compete with your own inventory.
The organization has own transport and warehouse capabilities so they will not burden your organization.
With years of experience and their extensive partner network, their processes ensure smooth and fast cash payments for your inventory, at the same time making sure that products are sold before the exipiry date.
Technical Specification or Expertise Sought
The organization is seeking partnerships with suppliers of frozen food products, such as manufacturers, distributors, wholesalers, or retailers, who have surplus inventory available. The technical specifications and expertise sought include:
1. Product Types:
• Frozen food items, including vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood, ready meals, and other perishable goods.
• Products nearing their expiration dates, surplus from overproduction, or inventory resulting from canceled orders.

2. Quality Standards:
• Products must meet national and international food safety regulations and maintain high-quality standards during redistribution.
• Proper storage and transportation conditions must be ensured to preserve the quality of frozen goods.

3. Packaging:
• Products should ideally be pre-packaged and labeled, including clear details of ingredients, expiration dates, and storage instructions.

4. Volume and Availability:
• Partners should be able to offer surplus inventory in scalable volumes, from small batches to bulk quantities.

5. Logistical Collaboration:
• Suppliers with established cold chain logistics are preferred to facilitate seamless transportation and distribution.
• Flexibility in coordinating transportation schedules to align with the organization's redistribution timelines.

6. Sustainability Alignment:
• Suppliers committed to reducing food waste and adhering to sustainable practices will be highly valued.

The organization is particularly interested in partners with experience in handling surplus inventory and a willingness to engage in long-term, mutually beneficial agreements.
Stage of Development
  • Already on the market
Sustainable Development Goals
  • Goal 2: Zero Hunger
  • Goal 1: No Poverty
IPR status
  • No IPR applied

Partner Sought

Expected Role of a Partner
The expected role of the partner in this business request is as supplier of its surplus frozen products.
Provide surplus frozen food items, including those nearing expiration dates, overstocked inventory, or products resulting from canceled orders.
Type and Size of Partner
  • SME <=10
  • SME 50 - 249
  • Big company
  • SME 11-49
Type of partnership
  • Supplier agreement

Dissemination

Market keywords
  • 07003002 - Health food
  • 05009001 - Food & feed ingredients
  • 05008002 - Food and feed ingredients
Sector Groups Involved
  • Agri-Food
  • Digital
Targeted countries
  • All countries