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Mercatofoods works exclusively with producers and suppliers that meet our rigorous quality, food safety, and compliance standards. Our Global Sourcing & Supplier Approval Framework governs every partnership.
| Criterion | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Product quality & consistency | Products must meet defined specifications and pass quality review. |
| Food safety certifications | HACCP, ISO 22000, BRC, SQF, or equivalent required. |
| Traceability | Full traceability from origin to delivery is mandatory. |
| Compliance | Must comply with import/export and destination market regulations. |
| Capacity & reliability | Demonstrated ability to fulfil agreed volumes consistently. |
| Ethical & sustainable practices | ESG alignment with Mercatofoods’ responsible sourcing standards. |
A step-by-step checklist to evaluate whether your sourcing process is ready for global trade.
Understand the standards Mercatofoods applies when approving and monitoring suppliers.
Key documentation, Incoterms, and compliance steps for importing food products.
Our approach to responsible sourcing, ESG, and sustainable food supply chains.
Assess whether your target product and origin combination is commercially viable.
Real results from real partnerships across sourcing, trade, and market access.
How a Sydney-based restaurant group secured consistent premium olive oil supply from a Spanish cooperative — reducing procurement costs by 18%.
How a New Zealand food retailer accessed a new origin for frozen seafood through Mercatofoods’ Trade Ready programme.
How an Australian food distributor reduced lead times by 22% using Mercatofoods’ Supply Assure service tier.
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