A specification your buying team can assess
Importers and wholesalers need a clear definition of the product being considered. Specify the oil category, intended application, presentation, quantity and acceptance criteria. Include the destination and the documents that your purchasing and import teams need to examine.
Different channels can have different priorities. A foodservice wholesaler may focus on handling and replenishment; a retail distributor may focus on label language, shelf presentation and case configuration. Explain your route to market so the request reaches the right level of detail.
A forecast is different from an order
Share an initial shipment estimate separately from an annual forecast. State the expected purchasing frequency, flexibility in presentation and any target periods. This helps frame a discussion without implying that a forecast is a firm commitment or a supply guarantee.
If your business requires samples, a technical review or a supplier qualification process, explain those steps at the beginning. Their feasibility, supporting documents and timing must be agreed rather than assumed.
Align the product and the import plan
Identify the importer of record, destination city or port and preferred delivery basis. Confirm who will arrange freight, insurance, clearance and local delivery. Use the market guides to prepare questions for the relevant authorities and your broker.
Send your brief to Tunisian Olive for review. Available formats, quantities, analyses, sample arrangements and commercial terms require confirmation for the proposed supply. Prices are provided on quotation and should be compared using a consistent product and delivery scope.
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