MONTREAL, Dec. 06, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Goodfood Market Corp. (“Goodfood” or “the Company”) (TSX: FOOD), a leading online grocery company in Canada, has launched its on-demand quick delivery to key highly dense neighborhoods in Montreal. The service is available through the Company’s new micro-fulfilment centre in the city’s downtown and will deliver orders to customers in approximately 30 minutes. Goodfood also launched the delivery of alcohol in Toronto through its existing micro-fulfilment centre.

“We are thrilled to have launched our quick delivery service in Montreal after its very successful beginning in Toronto in November, and to now be offering our customers in Toronto a great selection of alcohol products focused on local craft beer and wine. Over the past 18 months, we have worked tirelessly to build our unique product assortment as well as the physical and technology infrastructure to bring more of our differentiated products faster to Canadians’ homes,” said Jonathan Ferrari, Chief Executive Officer of Goodfood. “In digitizing the grocery industry in Canada, the ability to deliver thousands of meal kits, ready-to-eat meals, grocery products and alcoholic beverages within minutes will be a key driver of adoption and position Goodfood as a leader in the Canadian online grocery landscape. After launching Goodfood WOW a year ago, our strategy has always been focused on speed of delivery as we continued to shorten delivery times to our customers and we are excited to now be offering 30-minute delivery in Toronto and Montreal,” concluded Mr. Ferrari.

ABOUT GOODFOOD

Goodfood (TSX:FOOD) is a leading online grocery company in Canada, delivering fresh meal solutions and grocery items that make it easy for customers from across Canada to enjoy delicious meals at home every day. Goodfood’s vision is to be in every kitchen every day by enabling users to complete their grocery shopping and meal planning in minutes. Goodfood clients have access to a unique selection of online products as well as exclusive pricing made possible by its world class direct-to-consumer infrastructure and technology that eliminate food waste and costly retail overhead. The Company’s main production facility and administrative offices are based in Montreal, Québec, with additional production facilities located in the provinces of Quebec, Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia.

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