FoodHero expands to independent grocers

FoodHero is ready to partner with independent food retailers.

The surplus food app had previously only partnered with large grocery chains. 

After conducting a pilot project in Montreal last fall, FoodHero said it's now available to independent grocers, bakeries, produce shops, cafes and restaurants.

The company said the pilot showed “strong interest from both merchants and consumers.” 

"The results we've seen from our pilot with independent retailers over the past few months have been very encouraging. They confirm there is a real need, both among businesses and consumers, and that this approach aligns with our vision of better valuing surplus food. In a context of rising grocery prices, these surplus items also represent a concrete opportunity for households to reduce their food expenses," said Renaud LeBlanc, president of FoodHero, in a press release. 

In 2019, FoodHero launched as a pilot project in five Metro stores in Montreal and 200 IGA locations across Quebec. The tech company continued to grow its network over the years, expanding its partnership with Empire in 2024. FoodHero is available at more than 1,000 stores across Canada.