Food Industry Encompasses all retailers that provide fresh produce, dairy items, meats, pantry essentials, meal kits, prepared dishes, gourmet options, organic and specialty foods, along with beverages like soft drinks, juices, and alcoholic drinks. Revenue in 2024: US$9.13tn AGR 2024-2028: 6.58% Top Brands: Walmart, Amazon/Wholefoods, Hellofresh, Kroger, Safeway The e-commerce sector for the food industry is poised for […]
A Growing Trend in the Fresh Food Industry The fresh food delivery industry reached new heights during pandemic lockdowns, but as society settles into a new normal, many business owners struggle to maintain profits. Expanding into shipping is an attractive proposition to reach new customers, but it comes with unique risks and rewards. Luckily for […]
Home delivery is one area of the economy that’s currently booming. In fact, eCommerce giant Amazon recently posted that their online grocery sales tripled year over year. So, if you’re in the business of locally-grown produce, dairy, meal kits, or pretty much any consumer product, you now have the opportunity to actually expand your customer […]
In just three weeks this spring, Tara Firma Farms, a Bay Area farm and CSA known for their pasture-raised meats, doubled their home delivery membership. It was, of course, due to a higher demand for local, reliable, and sustainable food that could be delivered directly to people’s doorsteps while sheltering at home. But that created a […]
The Start All of our customers always said, “Why not home delivery?” Those were the words of Rey Garcia, the home delivery manager at Arizona’s storied dairy farm, Danzeisen Dairy, known for its glass bottles. The family farm focused on the purity of their product, has been on shelves in Arizona markets for more than 5 […]
The subscription delivery business is booming — especially since many people are staying at home more, avoiding stores as much as possible, and looking for simple ways to make their lives easier. As more businesses enter the subscription arena, it’s more important than ever to ensure that you’re providing your customers with the best service […]
A whopping $100 billion is lost every year due to food waste, and although 17 percent of food waste is attributed to the amount consumers don’t eat (possibly because of large portion sizes), 70 percent happens before it even gets to them. There are many reasons for this, including inaccurate orders and delivery delays. Let’s […]
CSAs are thriving during the pandemic. An uncertain food supply, sheltering at home, and a desire to support local businesses have spurred a greater interest in signing up for CSA memberships. However, while there are more opportunities for growth, CSAs delivering boxes of produce, dairy, and meat still have to deal with the challenges of […]
For customers eating more meals at home due to Covid-19, the nightly meal has become more important, but has also become a bit mundane. Sure, some may have taken this extended time at home to whip up some new recipes, but for the majority who are learning to balance work and home responsibilities in a […]
Savvy business owners know that the key to building customer loyalty and driving sales is through offering a customized buying experience. It’s not enough to just market to the masses. Potential customers want variety and the option to customize orders — and they believe businesses (no matter how large or small) should be able to […]