In this article for the UK’s Food Manufacture, Huw Birrell explores the popularity of prepared fruit and veg in foodservice. How can fresh food wholesalers leverage innovation and technology to move ahead of competitors in challenging times?
The first annual Fresho Fruit & Veg Reports reveal a surge in pre-prepared fruit and veg orders since 2023, as venues grapple with soaring costs and labour shortages.
Here are four ways wholesalers can help restaurants fight food waste, from ordering to delivery.
Navigating the choppy seas of modern supply chain disruptions is no mean feat, but there are plenty of innovations and technologies that can help fresh food businesses stay on course.
The lead startup agency for the State of Victoria, Australia has been tasked with helping Victoria’s fastest growing scaleups to reach unicorn status ($1 bn+ valuation) by 2030.
Instagram is the social media platform of choice for food wholesalers. It’s practically made for food photos and videos that make you hungry – the perfect place to showcase fresh products and industry expertise.
The Australian (extract) | January 3, 2025By Joseph Lam Meet the Australian start-ups vowing to take the nation by storm in 2025. These entrepreneurs are
Food waste, challenges in the restaurant sector and the cost-of-living crisis come together in this report from 7 News Australia. Sarah Jones hears from UK-born
The choice between ERP and a suite of specialist modules is not always clear cut. Each approach has its advantages. The final decision depends on your business needs and plans.
This month’s fresh product updates are here just in time for the holiday period. In this update, learn about new reports and a myriad of operational features to protect your bottom line.
Fresho, which James Andronis and Huw Birrell founded in 2015, is looking to expand to the US, with the raising – led by Geoff Tarrant, co-founder and former executive chairman of Payapps – valuing the company at $120m.
Fresho, the order management platform company for the wholesale fresh food industry, has raised $17 million of Series B funding as it expands into new markets and increases its investment in technology as artificial intelligence (AI) offers new opportunities for growth.
A film that tracks a journey of plaice from sea to plate, and all the hard works along the way.
This month’s fresh product updates are here, and we’re excited to announce the release of Fresho’s A.I. Powered Order Entry! In this update, learn about automating your ordering, how to make more informed buying decisions, downloadable customer Price Guides, and more.
In a challenging fresh food distribution environment, where accuracy in customer service is essential and margins can be tight, we examine your options for Inventory Management Software.
Our Closed Fresh Food Marketplace is a commitment to suppliers and their customers that we will provide a platform that values quality, efficiency and lasting relationships. We have always stood firm against the short-term allure of open marketplaces. They disrupt relationships and lead to a fragmented and less reliable supply chain.
We surveyed Chefs in the UK, Ireland, Australia and NZ to understand what 2024 feels like from their perspective. Learn about their biggest challenges, and how suppliers can help.
This month’s fresh product updates are here, and we’re excited to announce the release of Fresho inventory management tools! In this post you can learn how to improve your inventory operations, reduce paper costs, and make payments processing even easier.
Discover how to become the best fruit and vegetable wholesaler in your local market. Learn what venues are looking for and how to stand out.
When evaluating SaaS tools (for order management, picking, delivery, invoicing or payment), questions about data security should be part of your process. These are some of the critical security features you should consider.
Explore tips and tricks to become the best seafood wholesaler or supplier so you stand out from your competition.
Learn effective strategies to minimise food waste in your business and contribute to a sustainable future. Discover practical tips to manage excess food efficiently.
When Peter Marinos founded Big Michael’s Fruit and Vegetables in 2009, he had one van and a single customer. Fast forward to today and, thanks to passion and hard work, Peter and his team ship 1,000 orders a day on 45 trucks to some of their thousands of customers.
This month’s fresh product updates are here, with a focus on giving your customers an even better experience so your relationships stay strong. Learn how to spot customers who may have stopped ordering, get new customers signed up more easily, and use new flexibility in delivery documents to manage what drivers see.
Three industry insiders tell us what changes they would like to see to put fresh food wholesale on a solid footing in 2024.
Find out how to become one of the best chicken suppliers in Sydney or Melbourne. Make informed choices for your business with our comprehensive guide.
Fresho has today announced the appointment of Warren Oliver to the newly created role of Chief Technology & Product Officer (CTPO).
Fresho co-founder Huw Birrell asked Zampa’s Alex Wells what advice he’d give to someone considering starting up a food wholesale business. The response will surprise you!
An interview with the owners of Swansea fish, Debora and Ciaran Rees. We hear what it’s like to run a fresh and frozen fish wholesaler in Wales, and the challenges around handing the business down to the next generation.
Jump into this month’s fresh product updates. First up, learn how you can use software to improve your margins. Followed by a bunch of other updates that can help you get paid faster and improve your day-to-day operations.
The wholesale food industry is fast paced and unpredictable by nature. So it makes total sense that wholesalers find it hard to keep on top of their margins. I sat down with one of Fresho’s Product Managers, Will Armstrong, to talk about just that. Have a watch and learn how suppliers can best use software to improve their margins.
In this post we’ll be running through a bunch of new updates designed to improve your business operations and customer relationships. Learn how to pick online for happier customers, optimise your negotiated customer pricing, manage in-app customer requests, and easily update your customer favourite lists.
In the big world of seafood, a lucky meeting sparked major change. Discover the story behind Greenpoint Fish, a New York based fishmonger and their decision to choose Fresho as their ordering platform.
Working in food distribution is by nature, chaotic, and the hours are unforgiving. Here’s how to look after your well-being and find quality time in your day to unwind, invest time in yourself, and be with your loved ones.
Farmford’s story so far is one of resilience, strategic planning, and commitment to the fresh produce trade. Jake shares how he built the business, stays on top of rising food prices, and incorporates technology to grow his business.
To match their rapid growth, Scicluna’s Real Food Merchants embraced streamlined operations through the adoption of software. Join us as CJ Scicluna shares his firsthand perspective on the impact of online ordering on the wholesale food business.
Discover the real experience of chefs and suppliers with online ordering in the fresh food industry. Find out how leading fresh food suppliers leverage online ordering software to enhance customer service and satisfaction, fostering stronger and longer-lasting relationships.
Amidst the lingering labour shortage challenge, a powerful software solution can offer much-needed relief to your business. Utilise online ordering to optimise your team, boost employee satisfaction, and attract new talent.
Check out these fresh product updates – get a full view of your business health with Data Mode, say goodbye to order disputes with Proof of Delivery, and bulk upload negotiated prices.
Starting from humble beginnings, Fisher & Woods has expanded their workforce, number of vans, and product range. Discover how the transition from paper to Fresho saved them 50 hours per week, revolutionising their operations.
Inflation is on the rise all over the world and it’s food venues in the eye of the storm. Here are five ways your food venue can save costs and minimise risk to combat inflation.
With growing customer expectations for sustainable packaging, food wholesalers face the challenge of finding cost-effective solutions. Explore three packaging trends that are driving positive change in the wholesale food industry.
This month we’ve had a big focus on two things: helping you improve your cash flow, and making your floor operations smoother.
To achieve business success, it’s crucial to know and prioritise your customers’ needs. Our invaluable insights from surveying chefs using Fresho will show you how. Read to find out more.
Jolly Foods, a UK meat wholesaler, switched from paper-based operations to Fresho, resulting in nearly perfect order accuracy. Owner and former chef Tim Adair considers this their best decision and aims to double turnover every four to five years. Read on for more on Jolly Food’s success story.
The Australian food industry is in a cost crisis, impacting wholesalers and venues. Fresh produce wholesalers should prioritize competitive prices, product range, and excellent customer service to succeed. Read on to learn more about these challenges and how to overcome them.
In this post we’ll be deep diving into new features that can help your business performance. Learn how you can boost your cash flow with automated payments, discover the power of product categories in delivering a top-notch customer experience, and more…
Start 2023 off with a bang! Maximize the potential of your online ordering software with 4 must-have features. From real-time pricing to automated payments, delivery management, and reporting, these solutions will streamline your operations, improve customer experience, and boost your bottom line. Read more.
Based on research, conversations with industry peers and our own experience we have created a resource for fresh food suppliers of all sizes. This gives you the top must-dos if you are looking to increase productivity and scale. Start with this checklist.
As Ed’s coffee wholesale business boomed, he implemented Fresho to handle its growth and now “it’s become baked into the fabric of how we operate”.
Meat producers are a major part of Wales’ heritage, yet they face new challenges. This blog outlines how they can reinvent themselves and grow their business.
Staff turnover has always been an issue with wholesale food businesses. Learning how to improve the employee experience to reduce staff turnover will help your business grow. Find out more.
We went onsite at Neat Meat and had a chat with one of the founders, William Eriksen, about his journey with Neat Meat and his experience with using Fresho.
Marrfish are working with Fresho to reduce manual tasks in their operation, and provide a slick online ordering system for wholesale customers. Read more about their journey with the online ordering platform.
“We couldn’t have done any of this without Fresho” say’s MyButcher’s Founder, Tony Buckley. Since online ordering, MyButcher now has three warehouses and is building a 60,000 KG freezer. Read more about MyButcher’s journey with Fresho.
We went onsite at Akaroa Salmon and had a chat with sales and customer service rep, Abby de Garnham, about her experience with Fresho. Read how Akaroa Salmon saved an hour a day by digitising their business.
We visited all of the great wholesale food suppliers at Sydney Markets using Fresho. Here’s what they had to say about it.
GetFish, located in the Sydney Fish Markets, collected a revenue of $19.4 million in 2020-21. Frank, the General Manager, says since signing with Fresho “we have never looked back”.
In this Guide How delivery management could save your wholesale business hours! Organising delivery runs is a daily task for wholesale food suppliers. To make
Why online payments can be the end of bad payers Dealing with bad payers is something that every UK food supplier or wholesaler will have
Let’s go digital: Why digital invoices save paper & time Invoicing is a necessary part of any business. For wholesale fruit and veg suppliers creating
Food suppliers are at a competitive disadvantage with outdated product lists. Online ordering technology offers a simple solution to solve this problem.
A major pain point for wholesale food suppliers is consolidating orders and manually writing these down. Online ordering software can reduce this, saving hours of time and resources! Read more here.
Providing fresh produce that supports the hospitality, retail, and consumer sectors is an essential function of wholesale food suppliers, which is why it’s crucial for
With online ordering Fruitique has seen a transformation to a business that works smarter, not harder with expansion now on the cards.
With Fresho, Meatsmith increased efficiency, reduced order errors and centralised its systems. The fine butcher has opened its fourth retail store and will continue to expand all over the Melbourne map.
Lost invoices, manual data entry, errors in orders resulting in wasted food and sunk costs.… the list goes on. Fresho is solving these pain points for venues across the globe. Find out how.
Cash flow problems are a common concern for businesses. Spiralling debtor days and awkward “please pay us” conversations limit your potential to plan for the
Hundreds of millions of people worldwide now buy their groceries online, sourcing the food and drink they need to feed their families more cheaply and
Fresho, an online platform that lets restaurants order produce directly from suppliers, has raised $14 million, locking in capital to fuel its international expansion before an anticipated drop-off in Australian technology start-up investment.
Fresho, a company that aims to make food supply chains more sustainable between restaurants and their suppliers, has whet the appetite of investors with a $10m series A funding round.
Melbourne foodtech startup Fresho has raised $9 million in funding from a group of private investors including Rob Phillpot and Leigh Jasper, co-founders of Aussie construction startup success story Aconex.
The co-founders of Australian tech success story Aconex are among the investors in a $3 million funding round for Fresho, an online platform that lets restaurants order produce directly from suppliers.
When Jay Carroll decided to take his business to the next level, Fresho’s state-of-the-art ordering software helped get him on his way, opening up new opportunities for the future.
Small business owner, Travis Diss, had a feasible dream, to holiday for longer than 10 days. For years this dream has been out of reach because stepping back was unimaginable… until implementing Fresho.
Globally, roughly 1.3 billion tonnes of food per year ends up in waste. Each year, on April 22nd, International Earth Day is observed. As it
With the progression of technology, a digital shift is approaching. Admittedly, it can be daunting as it removes us from our comfort zone but from
Whether you’re a venue or a supplier you can simplify and improve processes for live pricing ordering picking and invoicing. A recent report by Wholesale
