Topic 1.4: Food storage and dispensing

Always store food on stands, pallets or shelves. Do not store food items directly on the floor!

• If possible, store food under appropriate temperature and humidity conditions. It is important to ensure constant room climate conditions when storing goods. Temperature differences from the declared values should not exceed 1°C. It is also necessary to store products separately.
• Practise the First In, First Out (FIFO) principle: the goods that are delivered first should be the first to be used or dispensed. Prioritise the release of products that have a shorter shelf life and those that spoil more easily, such as very ripe fruits and vegetables, for example, bananas, raspberries, strawberries or tomatoes.