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…Read More
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 youâ…Read More
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 o…Read More
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 s…Read More
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…Read More
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 ho…Read More
One of the most debated topics in last-mile logistics is how to meet the needs of people in small communities. Home delivery for everything from restaurant meals and groceries to water and even alcohol has been steadily growing in large cities where drivers can make deliveries quickly and efficientl…Read More
Whether you’re in the business of produce delivery, meal kits, milk delivery, or another kind of food or grocery delivery, you’re likely looking for ways to expand beyond word-of-mouth and the occasional farmer’s market. Expanding not only means reaching new customers but it also means increas…Read More
The demand for delivery has skyrocketed over the last few years. There’s been a shift in how people shop for everything — from milk and water, to produce, meals, and alcohol -- largely because of consumers’ increasingly busy lifestyle and desire for convenience. One way businesses can meet thi…Read More
In the last decade, there has been a fundamental shift in how Americans shop for their food. With an increased interest in naturally grown food, organic foods, and pesticide-free production, consumers everywhere are looking to local agriculture as a solution for their own dinner table. Since 1998,…Read More