Tested quality

Each new product a customer finds in the food department has been thoroughly checked for quality and freshness by the responsible employees. METRO Cash & Carry wholesale outlets sell only goods that meet the high standards of the METRO Group as well as the food quality regulations of the given country. An obligatory lab test is the first step in this evaluation, followed by spot checks of the product’s aroma and flavor.

Independent testing

Only recognized independent laboratories are commissioned to conduct these tests. The products are examined for diverse microbiological and chemical substances, and judged according to the applicable regulations in the country. The experts also check conditions at production facilities in terms of the latest standards of safety and hygiene. All suppliers are required to permit these checks.

Freshness is the top priority

Each new delivery of goods undergoes testing for quality and freshness. The company’s Quality Assurance Managers at the loading docks as well as external food labs are responsible for the testing. Even after the goods have been placed on the store shelves, employees take samples from the products and carry out spot checks on a regular basis. The Quality Assurance Managers of METRO Cash & Carry are available at all times to respond to questions and feedback related to product quality.

Quality and hygiene - Food supplier for 28 countries

As one of the leading international food wholesalers, METRO Cash & Carry has a special sense of responsibility with regard to guaranteeing the freshness and quality of its goods. For this reason, the company invests in highly efficient quality and hygiene management.

HACCP solutions

HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Crtical Control Point) – this is the name given to the food hygiene and quality assurance concept embodied in the European Union Hygiene Law. As of January 1, 2006, adherence to the food hygiene requirements established in the EU regulation No. 852/2004 will be mandatory in handling food products.

METRO Cash & Carry offers its customers tailored service and product solutions, to support the implementation of HACCP as much as possible. In this context, the company is installing a new freshness system in its wholesale outlets. The solution enables customers to transport frozen and perishable products in suitable containers that maintain the correct temperature.

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