Freshrealm news and trends

Blue Apron Sees Shift to Asset-Light Model Accelerating Profitability Beyond Q2
Earnings // August 09, 2023

Meal kit provider Blue Apron has its sights set on achieving profitability starting in the second quarter of 2024, executives told investors on the company’s second-quarter 2023 earnings call on Wednesday (Aug. 9). “Our internal model reflects sufficient capital from our operations to achieve our adjusted EBITDA profitability goal and...

Blue Apron CEO: Meal Kits Now Prioritize Long-Term Profitability Over Immediate Growth
Retail // June 26, 2023

As meal kit providers look to weather the challenges of inflation, many have been forced to rethink their business models. Blue Apron CEO Linda Findley tells PYMNTS in an interview that, in the last year, the whole industry has refocused its priorities, finding ways to...

Blue Apron Shares Jump on FreshRealm Deal and Focus on D2C Growth
Subscription Commerce // June 09, 2023

Meal kit provider Blue Apron shares jumped Friday (June 9) on news of its shift to an asset-light model. The shares jumped as much as 71% in early morning trading, Seeking Alpha reported Friday. Shares of the stock closed Friday night at $8.95, up 67.29% from the previous close....

Teriyaki Madness CEO On Taking The Madness Out Of Online Ordering
Restaurant innovation // September 01, 2020

Many restaurants and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have been stressed to their breaking points during the pandemic as budget-conscious consumers are uneasy about dining out and unwilling to spend as much on food. Some restaurants have declared bankruptcy, while others have had to completely close their...

Interviews & Exclusives
Blue Apron CEO: Meal Kits Now Prioritize Long-Term Profitability Over Immediate Growth

June 26, 2023
As meal kit providers look to weather the challenges of inflation, many have been forced to rethink their business models. Blue Apron CEO Linda Findley tells PYMNTS in an interview that, in the last year, the whole industry has refocused its priorities, finding ways to build a more solid foundation for longer-term growth. “You have […]

Teriyaki Madness CEO On Taking The Madness Out Of Online Ordering

September 01, 2020
Many restaurants and quick-service restaurants (QSRs) have been stressed to their breaking points during the pandemic as budget-conscious consumers are uneasy about dining out and unwilling to spend as much...

Quick Reads
Wonder to Acquire Blue Apron, Create ‘Mealtime Super App’

September 29, 2023
Blue Apron, a provider of meal kits, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to be acquired by Wonder Group, a company focused on at-home dining and food delivery. The acquisition aims to create a leading platform for mealtime experiences, focusing on both meal kits and fully-prepared meals, and enhance both companies’ abilities to deliver meals […]

Blue Apron Sees Shift to Asset-Light Model Accelerating Profitability Beyond Q2

August 09, 2023
Meal kit provider Blue Apron has its sights set on achieving profitability starting in the second quarter of 2024, executives told investors on the company’s second-quarter 2023 earnings call on Wednesday (Aug. 9). “Our internal...

Blue Apron Shares Jump on FreshRealm Deal and Focus on D2C Growth

June 09, 2023
Meal kit provider Blue Apron shares jumped Friday (June 9) on news of its shift to an asset-light model. The shares jumped as much as 71% in early morning trading, Seeking Alpha reported Friday....