Tucker Fresh Kinross IGA is a speciality food and fresh produce provider located in Perth, Western Australia. Around 20,000 customers walk through the doors of the Kinross store each week, drawn in by the impressive British Foods section, local produce and the deli.
“We’ve got an amazing team that has been with us since the store opened over 15 years ago, meaning they know so many of the customers,” said Poojan Shah.
Poojan Shah is the Head of Operations for the Tucker Fresh Group of IGAs. Born and raised in Kenya, he moved to Australia with his family at age ten. Before joining the Tucker Fresh family business, he worked as a management consultant at KMPG Perth. Shah remains passionate about the grocery industry due to his love for food, people, and an independent grocer's ability to service customers at a real, local level.
The store's unique selection of international food products is a key feature. With a particularly high demographic of British customers in the area, Shah daresay the store has the most extensive international selections in Perth.
“We definitely draw customers in with our amazing British section, meat that is freshly cut by our in-house butchers and local produce sourced from the best growers.”
Convenience foods served through the stores Deli and Tasting Station are an innovation Shah is particularly proud of. Meals are developed by the Tucker Fresh Head Chef, who has an array of hospitality industry experience and is classically French-trained, having worked in fine dining restaurants across the world. Convenience Deli creations are of the highest quality, featuring hot meals such as butter chicken, lasagne, cottage pie, wedges, roast vegetables and more. Breakfast burgers, sandwiches, rolls, pastas, salads, and roast meals are ready for on-the-go, alongside fresh meat cuts and a Tasting Station that features live tortilla making and orange and cold press juice machines.
A recent update in the Kinross store took place in the fresh department. The Contronics Dry Misting system circulates mist around produce and ensures there is the retention of freshness, colour and nutrients. Round, modular display shelves from Sigma were installed to showcase the variety of produce on offer. The department also received a new layout and lighting that have entirely changed the in-store experience.
“We’ve noticed that our bananas are much fresher than before, and the fresh department sales have already grown,” said Shah.
Tucker Fresh Kinross IGA plays a major part in its community.
“We have been around for a while now, and absolutely love being part of the Kinross community. We’ve sponsored surrounding schools, sporting events, and other community causes over the years and are always looking to give back.”
