FROVI buyer guide
What to Confirm Before Sourcing Frozen Produce
Use the product and pack details you requested as your reference for a sample review.
Know the sample
Record which item arrived and any lot or date information on its pack.
- Product name or code
- Arrival date and sender
- Lot details, if shown
Check the product
Compare the sample with the details your team cares about. Note what matches and what needs a question.
- Cut, size, grade and colour
- Consistency and visible defects
- Condition and receipt temperature for frozen items
Look at the pack
Check the selling unit, case and label against your request.
- Net weight, count and closure
- Label language and lot/date fields
- Documents that came with the sample
Choose the next step
Decide whether to continue, ask a question, request a change or try another sample.
- Write down the difference you found
- Name who will follow up and when
- Keep the sample details with your notes