Celebrating the past, shaping the future
This year Musgrave celebrates its 150th anniversary. The story begins with two young brothers, Thomas and Stuart, who started Musgrave Brothers from a small premises off Main Street in Cork in 1876. They built a business on simple, demanding values: honesty, hard work, long-term relationships, achievement and not being greedy.
The Musgrave business has an illustrious history, yet its aspirations have always been forward-looking. Immerse yourself in the history of this entrepreneurial, innovative and sustainable company which still lives by its values 150 years since it was founded.
It is a privilege to be part of a company founded on enterprise, constant innovation and a commitment to excellence. Ours is a story of never standing still: from counter-service to self‑service; from the VG voluntary group that championed independents to today’s SuperValu and Centra; from early cash‑and‑carry to MarketPlace, Ireland’s leading wholesale partner to hospitality. Through each shift, one principle held: growth never at the cost of doing the right thing. That is as true in how we treat partners and colleagues as it is in how we serve communities.
Noel Keeley, CEO, Musgrave
History in brief
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