Who This Is Ideal For
Our fmcg & packaged foods warehousing is perfect for:
What We Do for FMCG & Packaged Foods Brands
Comprehensive services tailored to your industry needs
BRC-Accredited Storage
Food-grade facilities meeting BRC Global Standards for safe storage of packaged food products.
Batch & Expiry Tracking
Full traceability with batch codes, production dates, and best-before tracking. FIFO rotation enforced.
Temperature Monitoring
Ambient temperature-controlled storage with logging for products requiring stable conditions.
Retail Compliance
Meet major retailer requirements including Tesco, Sainsburys, and other grocery chains.
Promotional Packing
Create multi-buy packs, seasonal bundles, and promotional display units.
Rapid Replenishment
Same-day dispatch for urgent retail replenishment orders. EDI integration available.
How Goods Arrive and Are Stored
From container to customer-ready inventory
Food-Safe Receiving
Receive in controlled environment. Check vehicle and product temperatures where required.
Batch Recording
Capture batch codes, production dates, and best-before dates for every pallet/case.
Quality Inspection
Check packaging integrity, label accuracy, and product condition. Photograph any issues.
FIFO Storage
Organised storage by batch and expiry. Automatic FIFO picking to minimise waste.
Order Processing
Retail orders picked to planogram. E-commerce orders packed with care.
Timely Dispatch
Same-day dispatch available. Temperature-appropriate transport for sensitive products.
Order Types We Support
Flexible fulfilment for all your sales channels
Retail Replenishment
Orders to supermarkets, convenience stores, and grocery retailers.
Wholesale Distribution
Bulk orders to food wholesalers and cash & carry outlets.
D2C Online
Direct-to-consumer orders from brand websites and food marketplaces.
Amazon Grocery
FBA prep meeting Amazon grocery requirements including expiry labelling.
Subscription Boxes
Curated snack box and food subscription fulfilment.
Foodservice
Orders to restaurants, cafes, hotels, and catering companies.
Quality Checks
- Packaging integrity verification
- Best-before date confirmation
- Batch code accuracy
- Label legibility and compliance
- Temperature on arrival (where required)
- Allergen information verification
Handling Rules
- Food-safe handling protocols
- Temperature-controlled storage
- FIFO rotation mandatory
- No storage with non-food items
- Pest control measures
- Allergen segregation where required
Returns Processing for FMCG & Packaged Foods
Efficient handling of customer returns
Receive & Isolate
Accept food returns in isolation area. Assess packaging condition.
Safety Check
Check seal integrity, expiry validity, and storage conditions during return transit.
Decision
Sealed, in-date products may be restocked. Opened or compromised items for disposal.
Dispose or Restock
Compliant products return to stock. Others disposed following food waste regulations.
Example Client Scenario
Speciality Food Brand Retail Launch
!The Challenge
A healthy snack brand was launching into major supermarkets but lacked food-grade warehousing and retailer EDI capability.
→Our Solution
TFC UK provided BRC-accredited storage, implemented batch tracking, and integrated with retailer ordering systems. Shelf-life management ensured fresh product delivery.
✓The Result
Successful launch into 500+ stores, zero quality issues in first year, and shelf-life utilisation improved from 60% to 85%.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about fmcg & packaged foods warehousing