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One unique reason why avid ‘foodies’ troop to South Africa’s Food Lovers Market<\/a> for either shopping or a quick bite is because there’s so much to choose from and at affordable prices too.<\/p>\n

Apart from having a huge selection of fresh and yummy meal options ranging from sushi to roast chicken or salads, Food Lovers Market also\u00a0maintains the highest standards of quality and disclosure on all products.<\/p>\n

History<\/strong>
\nFood Lovers Market was born out of Fruit & Veg City\u00a0– a family operation run by brothers Mike and Brian Coppin.<\/p>\n

The operation was launched in Kenilworth, Cape Town, in 1993, as a place where ‘food aficionados could indulge in a range of gourmet foods – ‘specifically with connoisseurs in mind’.<\/p>\n

Despite the highly competitive market sector, it operates in, the Coppin brothers have successfully spearheaded\u00a0the rapid expansion of Food Lover\u2019s Market to every corner of the country, and beyond. Their secrets are traditional family values such as trust, honesty, and integrity.<\/p>\n

Food Lovers Market actually started with one store in Cape Town. But it now has over 130 stores.
\nGrowth<\/strong>
\nIn South Africa, the food retail is the largest retail subsector, valued at c.US$35bn (R471bn). Historically, the retail has grown by 9.5% and forecast to continue at this overwhelming pace.<\/p>\n

In 2012, Fruit & Veg Holdings at an agricultural Congress disclosed that the group did sales of 4,577 billion – 15% up from its sales of R3,989 billion in 2011.<\/p>\n

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The success of the growth was linked to the conversion of old Fruit & Veg City stores to upmarket Food Lover\u2019s Markets. This gigantic move led to an overwhelming increase in margins.<\/p>\n

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Competitors<\/strong>
\nBest described as a theatre of food, Food Lovers Market competes with leading supermarkets like Shoprite, Checkers, Spar group merchandise, Pick n Pay, among others in the country.<\/p>\n\n

Recipe Categories<\/strong>
\nChicken and Poultry, beef, pork, seafood, soups and stews, baking, desserts, vegetarian, fish, salad, pasta, lamb, side meal, light meal, drink, snacks, vegan and breakfast.<\/p>\n

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Recipe Cuisines<\/strong>
\nAsian, South African, French, Spanish, Italian, Moroccan, Mexican, Mediterranean and Portuguese.<\/p>\n

All Recipe Cooking Methods<\/strong>
\nBaking, roasting, frying, braising, grilling and braai.<\/p>\n

Food Lovers Market Sought-After Dishes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Bake<\/strong><\/p>\n

This yummy dish is simply one of those appetizing dishes that warm the heart and keeps the nostrils clamoring for a taste.<\/p>\n

Creamy Tomato Chicken Pasta Bake is prepared using irresistible satisfying flavors like the paprika coated chicken – prepared in a creamy tomato sauce, with hints of smoky bacon and sweet peppers.<\/p>\n

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Winter Fruit Salad With A Cream Cheese And Yoghurt Dip<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are in South Africa and you are looking for where to appease your appetite with delicious fruits salad, then Food Lovers Market is the right place.<\/p>\n

Winter fruit salad with a cream cheese at FLM is usually served with a delectable cream cheese, vanilla, and yogurt dip.<\/p>\n

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