VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - Freshlocal Solutions
Inc. (TSX: LOCL) ("Freshlocal" or the "Company") is pleased to
announce the addition of Douglas
Harrison, a leading executive in the global supply chain and
food businesses, to its corporate Advisory Board. The role of
Freshlocal's Advisory Board is to help the business achieve its
corporate objectives and build upon the important customer wins it
has secured to date in the global online grocery business.
Doug Harrison has over 20 years
of executive and Board experience across a range of businesses,
with a focus on global supply chain and food. Doug was previously
the CEO of VersaCold Logistics, a global leader in the provision of
temperature sensitive supply chain including transportation,
processing, warehousing, and packaging. Doug also brings technology
as a service credentials and expertise in building businesses
ranging from early-stage start-ups to global manufacturing
enterprises.
"I am thrilled we have formalized a deep working relationship
with Doug Harrison, a recognized
industry leader," expressed Peter van
Stolk, Chief Executive Officer of Freshlocal Solutions.
"Certainly the pandemic has accelerated the adoption of online
grocery, but the consumer move to online grocery services was well
underway beforehand and is expected to endure as restrictions are
lifted. As we solidify our position as a unique, cost-effective
technology solution for grocers as they capitalize on this market
change, the market insights, technology expertise and mentorship of
Doug and the other members of our Advisory Board will continue to
be of immense value to us."
Mr. Harrison said, "Freshlocal's long-standing grocery and
eGrocery expertise and its unwavering focus on sustainability
throughout its business places it in a highly advantageous position
to deliver on its mission. The company is leveraging proven skills
to execute on its strategic plan, in a global grocery market whose
need for cost-effective solutions grows by the day."
About Freshlocal Solutions Inc.
Freshlocal Solutions is a Vancouver,
Canada based company that is building a leadership position
in the provision of end-to-end grocery e-commerce solutions. The
Company operates two primary businesses, FoodX and eGrocery, both
of which support its corporate mission to leverage innovation and
technology to create a sustainable and profitable food system for
all. FoodX Technologies ("FoodX") is Freshlocal Solutions' scalable
end-to-end SaaS-based eGrocery Management Solution (eGMS) which is
designed to meet the needs of large and small grocery retailers
while providing profitable unit economics. The FoodX eGMS is the
culmination of over 20 years of experience in online grocery and
the Company's proven track record of delivering efficiently,
sustainably and profitably. The Company's consumer eGrocery
business has expanded into one of Canada's largest online grocery retailers,
with a focus on delivering fresh, local, organic produce and
groceries, along with exceptional customer experiences. Freshlocal
Solutions serves the main urban markets in Alberta and British
Columbia through its brick-and-mortar store locations
operating under the Blush Lane and Be Fresh banners, as well as
through SPUD.ca, which is the Company's award-winning online
eGrocery retailer. Freshlocal Solutions trades on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the symbol "LOCL". Please visit
www.freshlocalsolutions.com.
SOURCE Freshlocal Solutions Inc.
