Foodservice, retail and SME wholesaler Musgrave MarketPlace, part of Musgrave Northern Ireland and the wider Musgrave Group, yesterday launched its new ‘Next Generation Food Emporium’ in Duncrue Industrial Estate, Belfast, following a £600,000 investment. The upgrade is part of an ongoing Musgrave MarketPlace commitment to redefine food and beverage wholesaling and deliver a best-in-class experience for customers.
Committed to making business easy for foodservice and wholesale customers, the Musgrave MarketPlace Belfast Food Emporium, which is also open to the public, now boasts over 500 additional products, upgraded food and beverage zones, alongside an enhanced Food Theatre which will see product demonstrations, menu planning and training services for customers, led by a dedicated development chef, as well as facilitating leading industry events.
Speaking at the launch of the new Food Emporium, John McGinnity, Head of Foodservice & Wholesale for Musgrave Northern Ireland, said: “This significant investment marks an exciting milestone for Musgrave MarketPlace as we unveil our Next Generation Food Emporium in Belfast.
“We are committed to offering the most extensive food and beverage range at exceptional value, supported by a market-leading service proposition. And through the expertise of a new development chef, we can provide an added level of service and inspiration. Our Belfast Food Emporium is the embodiment of these commitments.”
Upgrades at the Belfast site, which serves over 23,000 hospitality and retail customers, include an enhanced beverage zone with more than 850 products on offer across premium spirits, some of the world’s best wines from Robb Brothers Wine Merchants, champagne, ready-to-drink and premixed cocktails, soft drinks and a complete range of alcohol-free beers, wines and spirits.
A ‘Foods of the World Zone’ which sources the best of local and authentic foods, includes dedicated areas for Italian food range Italicatessen, as well Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Korean, Mexican, Thai and USA products.
Supporting Musgrave’s ambition of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040, the branch has been refitted with energy saving technology to make operations more efficient and reduce carbon footprint. This includes energy efficient LED lighting, doored refrigeration and freezers, plus digital screens. Solar panels, installed earlier this year following a £550,000 investment and covering 3,800 sqm, are estimated to deliver energy savings of £1.53 million and generate 6 million KwH of clean electricity over the next 15 years.
Musgrave MarketPlace is part of the Musgrave Group, which includes a number of specialist and premium foodservice brands, including La Rousse Foods and Italicatessen.
