Group products by use
The import catalogue separates canned vegetables, fish and fruit from staples and condiments. Group references by retail, professional kitchen or collective catering use to simplify repeat orders.
Compare equivalent pack formats
Specify the preparation required, such as tuna in water or oil, or peeled or chopped tomatoes. Net weight, drained weight where relevant and units per carton enable a better comparison than carton price alone.
Match quantities to storage
Check product storage instructions and dates. Plan warehouse space and consumption frequency. Identify acceptable substitutions: a similar reference may serve a different purpose.