Typical scenario

Pricing remaining goods against differently packaged products

If remaining goods are valued using prices for complete retail or trade packs, the comparison may conceal differences in condition and offer contents. Suppose some goods lack outer packaging, while quantity and valuation date are documented.

What needs to be clarified

Check whether price references suit these goods, considering identity, packaging condition and offer terms rather than the product name alone.

Materials to prepare

  • An inventory of remaining goods, quantities, labels and condition.
  • Provenance documents and the required valuation date.
  • Complete price offers showing sale units, packaging and terms.

What to compare

  • Compare product characteristics and what each offer includes.
  • Convert price units using a documented basis.
  • Separate established condition from assumptions about usability.

Possible outcome of the analysis

An opinion may explain comparable price selection and calculation, or why the information is insufficient for a supported valuation.

Limits of the conclusions

Valuation does not establish food safety or permission to sell; any necessary specialist testing is considered separately.

Commodity examination: food products, value, quality, spoilage and storage
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