Recipe for success with launch of Supervalu's new ambassador chef

LEADING foodmarket convenience brand, SuperValu, has revealed a new partnership with a top Northern Ireland chef which will deliver fresh, local, quality produce for its consumers.
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS...Damien Whinnery, Peton Publications, Ian Elliott from SuperValu in Ballymoney and Stephen Staerke, Penton Publications attended an exclusive dinner in Tedfords as SuperValu announced a new partnership with local chef Noel McMeel.  The SuperValu Ambassador Chef partnership is part of a major investment by the leading foodmarket convenience brand into its local offering and will celebrate Northern Irelands Year of Food and Drink.  SuperValu is also undertaking a major upgrade of its 35 stores across Northern Ireland over the next 12 months which will see a significant increase in its fresh offering in store and a wider range of quality produce to appeal to all customers.  For recipes, tips and advice on preparing and selecting the best local produce from the SuperValu Ambassador Chef Noel McMeel follow @SuperValuNI on Twitter. inbm16-16sRECIPE FOR SUCCESS...Damien Whinnery, Peton Publications, Ian Elliott from SuperValu in Ballymoney and Stephen Staerke, Penton Publications attended an exclusive dinner in Tedfords as SuperValu announced a new partnership with local chef Noel McMeel.  The SuperValu Ambassador Chef partnership is part of a major investment by the leading foodmarket convenience brand into its local offering and will celebrate Northern Irelands Year of Food and Drink.  SuperValu is also undertaking a major upgrade of its 35 stores across Northern Ireland over the next 12 months which will see a significant increase in its fresh offering in store and a wider range of quality produce to appeal to all customers.  For recipes, tips and advice on preparing and selecting the best local produce from the SuperValu Ambassador Chef Noel McMeel follow @SuperValuNI on Twitter. inbm16-16s
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS...Damien Whinnery, Peton Publications, Ian Elliott from SuperValu in Ballymoney and Stephen Staerke, Penton Publications attended an exclusive dinner in Tedfords as SuperValu announced a new partnership with local chef Noel McMeel. The SuperValu Ambassador Chef partnership is part of a major investment by the leading foodmarket convenience brand into its local offering and will celebrate Northern Irelands Year of Food and Drink. SuperValu is also undertaking a major upgrade of its 35 stores across Northern Ireland over the next 12 months which will see a significant increase in its fresh offering in store and a wider range of quality produce to appeal to all customers. For recipes, tips and advice on preparing and selecting the best local produce from the SuperValu Ambassador Chef Noel McMeel follow @SuperValuNI on Twitter. inbm16-16s

The announcement of Noel McMeel as SuperValu’s Ambassador Chef was made at an event hosted at Tedfords Kitchen in Belfast to celebrate Northern Ireland’s Year of Food and Drink, attended by tourism officials, media and stakeholders.

SuperValu is undertaking a major upgrade of its 35 stores across Northern Ireland over the next 12 months which will see a significant increase in its fresh offering in store and a wider range of quality produce to appeal to all customers.

Categories which have been developed in-store include fruit & veg, food to go, meal solutions, coffee, bakery and the ‘free from’ range.

McMeel, who is currently Executive Head Chef at the prestigious five star Lough Erne Resort in Enniskillen, will share his passion for local produce with SuperValu customers, promoting its extensive range of fresh, local and quality ingredients and encouraging consumers to shop local.

Michael McCormack, Managing Director of Musgrave NI, which operates the SuperValu brand announced the partnership:

“SuperValu has always been at the heart of the local community, supporting real food and real people and we are now going that extra mile to put great food on your table, with inspiration from our very own SuperValu Ambassador Chef,” said Michael.

“We look forward to working with Noel to provide the best in foodmarket convenience for our customers, whether they are cooking from scratch or want to grab and go, our aim is to provide local produce and expertise,” he added.

Chef McMeel said: “SuperValu, like me, is all about keeping it real – real food for real people, so I am delighted to be able to share my recipes, top tips and cooking twists with you to bring the best ingredients and fuss-free meals to homes throughout Northern Ireland.”

SuperValu is a leading foodmarket convenience brand for independent retailers in Northern Ireland providing real food from the heart of Northern Ireland. SuperValu believes in quality local food that is from here and for here and sells in excess of £105 million worth of products from Northern Ireland in its stores every year. This helps to sustain jobs in local communities across the province.

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