Freshlocal Receives $8.8 Million Secured Credit Facility from Export Development Canada

January 4, 2022 Freshlocal Solutions Inc.

Freshlocal Solutions Inc. announces it has entered into a secured $8.8 million credit facility agreement with Export Development Canada dated December 28, 2021 to support Freshlocal’s international expansion efforts related to its FoodX SaaS-based eGrocery Management Solution.

Duda Farm Fresh Foods Invests In Online Product Purchasing Tool

November 16, 2021 Duda Farm Fresh Foods

Duda Farms Fresh Foods has invested in a purchasing tool that will further enhance its in-store product locator to make Dandy branded products easily accessible online with the click of a button. Shoppers will simply go to the product locator page on Duda’s website then click ‘Buy Online.’

The Giant Company Opens State-of-The-Art E-Commerce Fulfillment Center in Philadelphia

November 15, 2021 The GIANT Company

The GIANT Company officially opened its new, state-of-the-art GIANT Direct E-commerce Fulfillment Center (EFC) at 3501 Island Ave. in Philadelphia. This ultramodern 124,000 square foot facility will enable the company to serve more customers in Philadelphia and – for the first time in its 98-year history – in southern New Jersey.

New Acosta Report Explores the Current and Future Growth of Online Grocery Shopping

November 12, 2021 Acosta 

 Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services provider in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, released its latest research report, The Growth of Online Grocery Shopping Shows No Signs of Slowing Down. The report details consumers’ growing preference for online grocery shopping, largely resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and shares future predictions for the U.S. grocery market. According to Acosta’s research, nearly 25% of all online grocery shoppers plan to do more within the next year.

Cub Foods Starts Its Own Online Orders Business, With Pickup and Deliveries

November 12, 2021 Gita Sitaramiah, Star Tribune

Cub Foods is starting its own online pickup and delivery services, a sign they have become integral to the grocery shopping experience.