Define product and channel together
Specify oil category, intended flavour or origin story, pack size, packaging material, case configuration, channel, target shelf position and forecast volume. A premium retail bottle and a food-service tin should not share the same supplier brief.
Understand the supply model
Producers, cooperatives, packers and brand owners may offer different control, minimums and private-label options. Ask who produced, stored and packed the oil and what traceability documentation follows the batch.
Build private label around realistic constraints
Confirm stock versus custom packaging, artwork ownership, label review, minimum print quantities, sample route and production lead time. Include secondary packaging and freight durability in the cost model.
Verify labels and import responsibilities
Product descriptions, origin and quality claims, nutrition information, language, importer details and destination rules should be checked before printing or ordering.
Requirements vary by product and destination and should be verified before an order is finalized.