A new IGA tailored to the needs of locals is set to make its home in Epping’s recently constructed The Langston.
Leading Australian property investor and developer Cbus Property has revealed IGA will be the supermarket operator at its north-western Sydney development.
Having reached construction completion and commenced settlements, The Langston’s 523-square-metre anchor retail space will operate as a small format supermarket. The IGA will be under the management of Mint Fresh IGA owners Richard and Antoine Rizk, who also run IGA stores in Baulkham Hills, Westleigh and Toongabbie.
Calling it a major win for the Epping community, Cbus Property’s Chief Executive Officer Adrian Pozzo said Mint Fresh IGA proved to be exceptional operators who met the brief.
“Since we first started engaging with the people of Epping in 2018, they have been telling us they wanted a quality supermarket offering at The Langston, and I am delighted to say that we have been able to deliver on this request,” he said.
“Through our Community Liaison Committee meetings, attending community events and talking to residents on the street, the need for a fresh food and convenience retail operator on the eastern side of Epping was raised again and again.”
Operating under the Mint Fresh IGA Local Grocer banner, the supermarket will look to offer a wide range of fresh, locally sourced produce, deli goods, bakery items, ready-made meals, liquor and everything in between – all at competitive prices.
Owner of Mint Fresh IGA, Richard Rizk said that developing a supermarket tailored to the needs of the local community would be their key focus.
“We pride ourselves on knowing and listening to our local communities, and we stock our shelves with products our customers want and the brands they love,” he said.
“We also proudly support Australian farmers and producers by stocking ranges of locally grown and made products.”
Passionate about sourcing quality affordable produce, Mr Rizk said they get a lot of satisfaction out of providing customers with the freshest and best fruit and vegetables every day.
“We really want to showcase this philosophy through our Mint Fresh IGA Local Grocer store at The Langston, and will be engaging our local customers to ensure we offer everything they need. We can’t wait to get started.”
Cafés, restaurants, and health and lifestyle businesses will join the IGA in The Langston’s 2,100-square-metre mixed-use retail precinct.
The IGA is expected to officially open in late 2022.
Ellie Busby is a news reporter for Western Sydney Publishing Group. A graduate of the University of Hertfordshire and Western Sydney University, she is a journalism Major. Ellie has worked with Universal Media, The Cova Project and for a range of other organisations. In 2024, Ellie was named Young Writer of the Year at the Mumbrella Publish Awards.