Ryan’s celebrates 45 years of service

THE Ryan’s group of IGA supermarkets is marking 45 years of providing groceries to the Victorian community this month.

Members of the Ryan family 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 in the Ballarat-based stores.

Ryan’s IGA also has stores in Torquay, Beaufort and Colac East.

“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.”