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Hazel food market relocates
“A total of 70 food, arts and crafts stalls are found at the market where families can purchase from at affordable prices,” said Verster.
Hazel food, arts, crafts and culture market have moved to their new permanent location from Greenlyn Farmyard to Phobians Athletics Club 378 at Queen’s Crescent, Lynnwood, east of Pretoria this past weekend.
Market owner Gerhard Scholtz said the market has been existing for 11 years.
Photo: Anan Jacobs
Photo: Anan Jacobs
Photo: Anan Jacobs
Photo: Anan Jacobs
Photo: Anan Jacobs
“The reason for starting the market was for the European foods and culture we support,” said Scholtz.
“We have relocated to this new premises because there is a wide variety of space available for each entrepreneur to showcase and sell their products to the community,” he said.
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Assistant marketing manager, Jean-Pierre Verster, said he encourages the community to support local entrepreneurs and food vendors.
“A total of 70 food and art and craft stalls are found at the market where families can purchase from at affordable prices,” said Verster.
Photo: Anan Jacobs
Photo: Anan Jacobs
“The stalls have fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables, flowers, spices, fresh and processed meat, eggs, homemade bread, rusks and other confectionery,” he said.
Snacks, which includes pancakes, jaffles, roosterkoek, burgers and sushi, are also sold at the market.
The arts, crafts and culture market specialises in handmade products.
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“These include souvenirs, fine carpentry, candle holders, soft toys, tablecloths and clothing such as vintage jackets, dresses and new shoes. There are also porcelain, glass, books and collectables,” he said.
“These open air markets have both built up a considerable following over a period of 11 years and the high standard of products sold is paramount to their success,” concludes Verster.
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