Casual Dining & Contract Catering Sector

Musgrave MarketPlace and Circle K enter new five-year partnership

ShelfLife.ie – 23.11.2021

Musgrave MarketPlace and Circle K have signed a new five-year strategic partnership. Under the terms of the partnership, Musgrave MarketPlace will supply the Circle K network of company-owned and franchise service stations. The partnership is worth over €300 million to Musgrave MarketPlace and continues a 20-year relationship between Musgrave MarketPlace and Circle K (previously Shell, Esso and Topaz). Circle K will supply fuel to 14 service stations owned and operated by Musgrave in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, with these forecourts rebranding to Circle K over time – bringing Circle K’s total store count on the island to 425. Additionally, Circle K will supply fuel to the Musgrave MarketPlace fleet of delivery vehicles across the Island of Ireland.

Sodexo Creates Videos for Focus Ireland

Hospitality Ireland – 09.12.2021

A series of tasty video recipes 'cooked up' by Sodexo Ireland chefs for its charity partner Focus Ireland has just been launched. 'A Simple Guide to Everyday Meals' is the first-ever recipe video series developed on behalf of the homeless charity, supporting its strategic aim to develop essential life skills for families exiting long-term homelessness. The video culinary 'first' also underpins Sodexo's commitment to provide skills-based mentoring and needs-led services to support local communities, as part of its Social Impact Pledge. A print copy of the cookbook 'A Simple Guide to Everyday Meals' will also be available to families accessing Focus Ireland's Family Centre in Dublin, with tips and advice on what to buy to cook healthier versions of favourite recipes without losing taste.