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  • food safety & allergy management

what is FEFO?

  • June 19, 2025

Want to know one of the ways we cut down on food waste AND ensure kids get the freshest ingredients? It’s FEFO! It’s not just a fun thing to say, it’s an acronym for First Expire, First Out.

Sure, it sounds a little bit like a dance move 💃 but it’s actually a smart system that helps us use ingredients with the closest expiry dates first.

We use real, fresh ingredients —so there’s no time to lose, which makes FEFO especially important. That’s why the RFRK crew follows this food safety framework closely to keep things flowing.

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With our awesome warehouse team, and their digital traceability system that tracks every item as it moves in & out, nothing gets missed. It’s how we always know what we have, where it is, and when it needs to be used.

It might seem simple, but FEFO plays a big role in reducing waste, all while delivering fresher, more flavourful meals to our partners. ✅

A little organization goes a long way—especially when you’re making thousands of meals a day!

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