Flashfood has launched a new platform to empower independently-owned grocers to boost profits, increase fresh food access in their communities, and reduce food waste.
Takeaway Points
- Flashfood has launched a new platform called Flashfood for Independents.
- The aim is to empower independently owned grocers to boost profits, increase fresh food access in their communities, and reduce food waste.
- The new platform is already live in more than 10 independent stores across North America, including Country Squire Foods in Chicago Heights, IL, Supermercado Mexico in Wyoming, MI, and Petique Boutique in Scarborough, ON.
Why Did Flashfood Launch a New Platform?
Flashfood, the marketplace for affordable groceries, announced on Tuesday the launch of a new platform, Flashfood for Independents, designed specifically for independently owned grocers.
The aim of the launch is to support local retailers by providing them with a flexible, efficient, and easy-to-onboard solution to attract new customers, boost profits, and provide access to affordable fresh food in their communities while reducing food waste.
Nicholas Bertram, CEO of Flashfood, said that there are over 27,000 independently owned grocery stores in North America and that their goal is to help boost these businesses.
“There are more than 27,000 independently owned grocery stores in North America that play a vital role in nourishing and sustaining their communities. But the already harsh and competitive retail climate right now is particularly difficult for independent grocers, who face unique challenges as small businesses. Our goal with this launch is to offer a supporting lifeline to these businesses, many of whom solve food access challenges issues in hyper-urban or rural areas. Our hope is to empower these grocers with a solution that brings more shoppers in-store and puts money back in their bottom line,” Nicholas said.
Greg Ferrara, President and CEO of the National Grocers Association, made a comment about the launch, saying, “Independent grocers are truly at the heart of the communities they serve. A cornerstone of Main Street, these local businesses account for over $1 million in jobs across the county while also providing essential support for food banks, community groups, and more. Supporting your local independent grocer helps keep tax dollars in the community while providing a hub for gathering, economic development, and most importantly, nutritious food to feed families.”
Flashfood said that the new platform is already live in more than 10 independent stores across North America, including Country Squire Foods in Chicago Heights, IL, Supermercado Mexico in Wyoming, MI, and Petique Boutique in Scarborough, ON. The platform will be launching in a number of Earth Fare stores later this summer, with plans to add more than 100 independent grocers by the end of the year.
About Flashfood
Flashfood is on a mission to feed families, not landfills. The marketplace app connects shoppers with fresh produce, meat and other groceries at up to 50% off. By partnering with retailers across North America, Flashfood offers shoppers nutritious staples at affordable prices, and reduces the amount of food going to landfills. Flashfood is a remote-first company currently partnered with more than 2,200 stores across 20 store banners, 20 states in the US, and 10 provinces in Canada.
