Food commodities - suppliers

Introduction to Food
Commodities
Part 4 –
Know where the main food commodities can be obtained

Where can the caterer obtain food commodities from?

1. Wholesale

2. Retail

3. Specialised

4. Local

5. Market

6. Cash and carry.

Retail

•A retailer purchases commodities in large quantities from manufacturers directly or through a wholesale, and then sells smaller quantities for a profit. 

•Who are the biggest food retailers in the country?

Multiple Choice

Who is the biggest food retailers in the country?

• Tesco

• Sainsbury's

• Asda

• Morrisons

Open Ended

Why might you use these suppliers?

Open Ended

State the advantages of using each of the suppliers in the previous slides for the chef/caterer