NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blue Apron Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: APRN), known for delivering incredible meal experiences, today advanced one of its growth strategies to meet a wider range of consumer needs, lifestyles, and preferences with the launch of its first on-demand delivery offering, with additional on-demand channel expansion expected in the near future.
Beginning this week, a rotating selection of Blue Apron meals are available on-demand to consumers in select zip codes in New York City on the Grubhub and Seamless online and mobile platforms. The offering, delivered in new custom packaging, includes fresh, pre-portioned ingredients to easily cook two- or four-serving a la carte meals in 30 minutes or less. In addition to Blue Apron meals, consumers can order add-on culinary products from Blue Apron premium suppliers and partners, including Vermont Creamery cheeses, Irving Farm coffee, and a selection of broths from Brodo.
“This new on-demand product is a complement to our core offering, giving consumers–for the first time–the option to have a Blue Apron meal delivered to their doorstep in less than an hour," said Brad Dickerson, CEO, Blue Apron. "We are thrilled to launch this initial pilot to expand the reach of our brand, and expect to build on this new competency with additional same day, on-demand platforms over the coming months.”
Blue Apron menus will change weekly on Grubhub and Seamless. The Blue Apron meals available for on-demand delivery the week of October 1st include:
Two-Serving:
- Spicy Beef & Gnocchi with Zucchini
- Moroccan-Style Couscous Bowls with Chickpeas, Tomatoes, & Feta Cheese
- Creamy Pesto Cavatelli with Spinach, Zucchini, & Tomatoes
- Pork Chorizo Burgers with Fig Mayo & Roasted Peppers
Four-Serving:
- Stir-Fried Sweet Chili Chicken with Broccoli & Rice
For more information on Blue Apron meals available on the Grubhub and Seamless online and mobile platforms, visit: cook.ba/on-demand.
About Blue Apron
Blue Apron’s mission is to make incredible home cooking accessible to everyone. Launched in 2012, Blue Apron is reimagining the way that food is produced, distributed, and consumed, and as a result, building a better food system that benefits consumers, food producers, and the planet. The company has developed an integrated ecosystem that enables the Company to work in a direct, coordinated manner with farmers and artisans to deliver high-quality products to customers nationwide at compelling values.
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