A look at Food Lover’s new flagship store in Johannesburg

·22 Apr 2021

Food Lover’s Market has announced expansion plans for 2021 which will see the grocery retailer spend R250 million on a number of new locations and refurbish older format stores.

This includes the newly-opened flagship Food Lover’s Market Waterfall Ridge in Midrand which boasts an updated retail design and a number of new features, it said.

“Design enhancements include wide aisles and dedicated food stations dotted around the store, constant stock rotation to maintain freshness and quality, and a focus on unique must-try products,” Food Lover’s said.

“Departments are designed as dedicated destination areas, offering customers a Theatre-of-Food experience within the supermarket environment.”

The store includes an expanded grocery department, offering all the household grocery items, a 800 sqm Market Liquors, and a Bloom Market which specialises in flowers and gifts.

Other features of the new store include:

Fresh Society – offers a selection of freshly-pressed health juices and smoothies.
An artisan bakery that bakes fresh doughnuts, bread, muffins, tarts, and more in-store daily.
Health & Happiness – offers healthy nibbles for those wanting to snack responsibly.
The Streatery is a new all-day sit-down diner. It features a wide variety of delicious breakfasts, healthy quick lunches, Poké Bowls & salads, fresh sushi, wood-fired Neapolitan style pizzas, street foods, burgers and much more.
The in-store food offering includes Crispy Chicken, Pies, Pizzas, hot grab & go foods, and pre-packed sushi made fresh daily.
The Butchers Block and Braai Time offers an extensive range of the finest cuts of meat. Shoppers can expect 28-day aged Signature steak, a range of burger patties, sosaties, delicious roast meats, and premium pork.