FreshDirect Announces Expansion to Washington, D.C.

FreshDirect's focus on sourcing and curating the freshest food combined with the fastest farm-to-fridge delivery has established the company as the market leader in the Northeast, already delivering directly to customers in five states, including the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas. FreshDirect sources directly from an extensive network of farms, fisheries, and suppliers, many of which are located in the Northeast.

The launch will expand service to Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C., offering more than 12,000 high-quality products and giving D.C.-area residents the chance to try unique fresh items such as jumbo blueberries, source-identified organic chicken, and over 30 premium grass-fed beef items. Additionally, FreshDirect brings to D.C. specialty items, such as Roberta's pizza from Brooklyn, Boar's Head deli meats, and wild-caught albacore tuna from the company's extensive private brand collection, JUST FreshDirect.

A wide variety of prepared meals and no-subscription meal kits will also be part of the offering, giving D.C. consumers easier options for dinner. In addition to home delivery, FreshDirect also feeds D.C.'s busy workforce with an 'At The Office' service, which includes chef-prepared breakfasts, luncheon platters perfect for business meetings, catering services for events, and popular brands of snacks, beverages, and pantry items.

"FreshDirect is a highly passionate food company that has spent the past 15 years sourcing, procuring, and making the freshest food and developing extensive relationships with our farmers, fishermen, and suppliers," said CEO and co-founder, Jason Ackerman. "D.C. cares deeply about great-tasting food, with residents that are health-conscious foodies with extremely busy schedules in need of a better, more convenient way to get food. We're confident D.C. customers will taste the difference in our food as well as love the convenience of skipping the store. We are excited to expand our geographic footprint and look forward to being part of the D.C. metropolitan area."

FreshDirect customers can order next-day delivery in the two-hour window of their choice via web or mobile app as early as 6:30 a.m. through 11:00 p.m. Customers can either pay per order for the service cost of $7.99 with a $40 minimum spend per order or pay an annual fee of $129.00 for unlimited free delivery through DeliveryPass. DeliveryPass members also enjoy exclusive special offers and savings. First-timers can get a 2-month trial for 1 cent.

FreshDirect opened its new D.C. facility in Prince George's County and will hire more than 50 local employees as part of the expansion. For more information, visit www.freshdirect.com or download the iPhone, Android, and iPad mobile apps.

About FreshDirect:

FreshDirect is a food tech company and the Northeast's leading online fresh food grocer, delivering directly to customers throughout seven states, including the New York City and Philadelphia metropolitan areas, and the District of Columbia. FreshDirect is committed to sourcing the freshest and best-tasting meat, fish, produce, and specialty items through direct relationships with suppliers, growers, and farmers. In 2016, FreshDirect expanded its portfolio with the launch of FoodKick, an on-demand business that caters to the needs of urban dwellers with a curated selection of food, alcohol, and essentials—all delivered within an hour. Launched in 2002, FreshDirect is a privately held company headquartered in Long Island City, NY. For more information, visit www.freshdirect.com or www.foodkick.com.  

SOURCE FreshDirect

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