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Glasgow Wholesale Market is a 32-acre site comprising of fruit, veg, and fish stands, catering to a wide range of clients. With an annual income of £2m, it plays a vital role in the local economy. The market, opened in 1969 by the Queen, operates as a wholesale hub distributing 2m tons of produce annually across Scotland. With a strong commitment to sustainability and environmental impact, the market continues to thrive and contribute to the culinary excellence of Glasgow. Learn more about this vibrant market and its operations.
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Wholesale Markets - in brief • Opened in 1969 by the Queen • 32 acre site • 211,000ft² (plus) letting space comprising 74 fruit/veg and 6 fish stances – single stance 2,640ft² • 40,000ft² Cash n Carry • 65,000ft² Warehouse space City Property (Glasgow) LLP
Current Operations / Business • Wholesale fruit, veg and new fish market • Annual income - £2m • Over £250m trading turnover per annum across the entire wholesale market • 76% occupied comprising some 54 tenant companies • 450 full time jobs within the wholesale market • Distributing 2m tons of produce per annum throughout Scotland (main hub) • Farmers, Retail and Good Food Glasgow (not chips!)
Phoenix rising from the ashes • Completion of new fish market in 2012 • ALEO and rebranding as City Property Markets LLP together with £6.5m investment on fabric repairs • Restructured Business Plan introduced in 2014 • Introduction of the Waste (Scotland) Regulations 2012 City Property (Glasgow) LLP
Environmental Impact City Property (Glasgow) LLP
Proud to be part ofCulinary Excellence City Property (Glasgow) LLP
Where we are Glasgow City Council Flourish Awards 2016 Category 3 – A Sustainable City
Dank Je Vragen(it’s Dutch!)