45 years of family supermarkets

THE Ryan’s group of IGA supermarkets are marking forty-five years of providing groceries to the Ballarat community this month.

Ryan family members involved in the business, including Shay Ryan, Ben Ryan, Gin Shillito, Leo Ryan, Keely Shillito, Nathan Ryan and Alaina Ryan were part of celebrations last week, enjoying some cake with staff at the Northway, Pleasant Park, Mount Clear, and Ballarat East stores.

“We opened our first store in Ballarat North in 1979, followed by Pleasant Park in 1982, Mount Clear in 1989 and Ballarat East in 2022,” a statement from the Ryan’s group said.

“Our Mount Clear head office, as well as our Ryan’s Fresh and Management Team, supports our daily operations in all stores.

“Our family and team are proud to be a part of the Ballarat community, employing over 400 locals.”