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Through their branches, Musgrave MarketPlace service a wider range of
foodservice customers including fast food, deli, cafes/coffee shops, and
workplace and event caterers.

Musgrave MarketPlace is dedicated to servicing the entire foodservice
customer base.

Opportunities for Irish food and drink suppliers

The team is continuously looking for new and innovative products across
the ambient and chilled sectors which can provide an opportunity for
artisan producers.

There are also opportunities for new value products as there is tremendous
growth in ‘value’ products and tertiary labels.

Key growth areas-
• World Foods (especially Japanese, Korean, Thai)
• Ready Meals
• Bakery
• Party Foods
• Plant based alternatives and vegan options

Musgrave MarketPlace encourages suppliers to make contact regarding any
products/product ranges or solutions they may have in the growth areas.

Purchasing policy

Musgrave MarketPlace is committed to sourcing Irish products, but
recognises that the company is dealing in a global market which is very
competitive.

The purchasing policy of Musgrave MarketPlace centres on quality, price
and service. Flexibility is also important for new suppliers.
Purchasing decisions are influenced by the Category Managers, Trading
Managers and the Trading Director, Charlie O’Loughlin. Supplier
requirement and ordering procedure
For all product categories there is an Approved Vendor Questionnaire (AVQ)
which must provide evidence of Health Board or other QA accreditations
and approvals. If there are any discrepancies in the AVQ, then the suppliers
are automatically audited. Most suppliers are audited either by Musgrave
MarketPlace or MRPI (Musgrave Retail Partners Ireland).

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