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Food and drink fulfilment built around your products
Food and drink products need more than standard pick and pack. Get matched with a fulfilment partner equipped to manage food-grade storage, temperature requirements, shelf life and specialist packaging.
Food-grade and temperature-controlled storage: Find providers with suitable food-grade facilities and temperature-controlled storage for products that need specific conditions. Ask about storage temperatures, monitoring and how your products will be handled throughout their time in the warehouse.
Shelf-life and expiry-date management: Short or variable shelf lives make stock rotation important. Choose a 3PL that can track expiry dates, manage batches and help ensure products are picked and shipped within their usable shelf life using First Expiring, First Out (FEFO).
Specialist packaging for fragile products: From glass bottles and jars to heavy liquids and delicate food products, packaging needs to protect products in transit without adding unnecessary cost. Compare providers offering bespoke, shock-absorbent and reinforced packaging.
Fulfilment that scales with your brand: Whether you're shipping a few hundred orders a month or preparing for a seasonal spike, your 3PL needs the capacity to keep up. Look at order volumes, storage capacity, minimums and peak-season processes before choosing a partner.
Fulfilment for food, drink and FMCG brands
From new product launches to established ranges, find a fulfilment partner that fits your products, volumes and growth plans.
Food and beverage: Packaged food, snacks, sauces, drinks, supplements and other consumable products requiring reliable storage and fulfilment.
DTC and subscription: Ecom businesses selling directly to customers through Shopify, WooCommerce and other channels, including recurring subscription orders.
FMCG fulfilment: Established businesses supplying retailers, marketplaces and multiple sales channels, with the fulfilment capacity to support growing order volumes.
What to look for in a food fulfilment provider
Not every fulfilment provider is equipped to handle food and drink. Before choosing a partner, check they can meet your product, storage and operational requirements.
Suitable food warehousing: Check what storage environments are available and whether they meet your products' requirements, including ambient, chilled or frozen storage where needed.
Stock rotation and expiry management: Ask how the provider manages batches, expiry dates and stock rotation, including First Expiring, First Out (FEFO) picking logic.
Capacity to scale: The provider handling 500 orders a month needs to be able to handle 5,000. Ask about capacity, minimums, pricing and peak-period planning before you sign.
Product handling and packaging: Find out how products are stored, picked and packed, particularly if they are fragile, temperature-sensitive or require specialist packaging.
Integrations and sales channels: Check that the provider integrates with your ecommerce platform and can support the channels you sell through, whether that’s DTC, marketplaces or retail.
Clear, transparent pricing: Understand storage, pick and pack, packaging, delivery and additional charges before committing. A low headline price doesn’t always mean a lower overall fulfilment cost.
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What are the benefits of outsourcing food and drink fulfilment?
Outsourcing to a specialist 3PL can improve order accuracy, reduce waste, ensure faster delivery, and help brands comply with complex food and drink regulations.
Can a food and drink fulfilment provider manage international shipping?
Yes, many 3PLs offer international shipping, including handling customs clearance and ensuring products meet international food and drink regulations.
How does a 3PL manage stock rotation for food products?
Most 3PLs use FIFO (First In, First Out) or FEFO (First Expired, First Out) methods to manage inventory and prevent spoilage or waste.
What types of food and drink products can a 3PL handle?
Fulfilment providers can manage a wide range of products, including packaged snacks, beverages, frozen goods, perishable items, and alcohol (if licensed).
How do fulfilment providers ensure food and drink safety and compliance?
Experienced 3PLs follow HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) protocols, maintain proper storage temperatures, and adhere to food and drink labelling and safety regulations.
Can a food and drink fulfilment provider handle refrigerated and frozen products?
Yes, many fulfilment providers offer temperature-controlled storage and shipping options to maintain the integrity and freshness of food and drink products.
Why should I use a specialist 3PL for food and drink products?
Food and drink 3PLs have experience managing expiration dates, product traceability, and temperature-sensitive storage, ensuring products are delivered fresh and in compliance with safety standards.
What is food and drink fulfilment?
Food and drink fulfilment involves the storage, picking, packing, and shipping of perishable and non-perishable products. Specialist 3PLs ensure proper handling, temperature control, and compliance with food safety regulations.
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