Description
Farmy is an e-marketplace offering a huge selection of hand-picked products and groceries from hundreds of local producers. Farmy's logistics model aims to avoid the need for the interim storage of fresh produce and to cut down on food waste by delivering orders directly to the customer's doorstep. A large variety of products are offered, including fruit, vegetables, dairy, meat and pantry items, most of which are organic and are supplied with comprehensive information about the producer and product. The platform caters to various dietary needs, with lactose-free, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options. Delivery costs and times are calculated on the website.
Technology
Farmy uses a web-based and mobile app to manage its logistics, facilitating the direct delivery of fresh products without intermediate storage. The platform supports electronic payments and is available in the English, French and Dutch languages.
Target
Farmy's target users are all consumers of food. As of July 2024, more than 1200 authentic local producers are registered in the e-marketplace.
Business model
The prices displayed on the website are inclusive of VAT. The minimum order value is CHF 50 for the first order and CHF 79 for subsequent orders. Delivery costs are currently being updated, but vary depending on the season and order volume and are readily available on the website. Open delivery slots are shown at checkout. A CHF 5 deposit is held to cover the Swiss Post pickup service if used.
Impact
Farmy supplies households throughout Switzerland with high-quality and sustainably sourced products for organic, regular and complete weekly shopping. percent of the products are sourced from within an 80 km radius of the hubs in Zurich and Lausanne, with a unique logistics concept that removes the need for intermediate storage, meaning that food is 3–4 days fresher than in the supermarket.
Four Betters
Better nutrition
Better life
