Uber Eats is offering grocery discounts to combat 'veggie-flation'

"Uber is launching a new discount program aimed at fighting against rising produce prices. The company is launching a new feature called "Fresh Days," in which customers will receive discounts of up to 50 percent on "local fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy." The exact day and discount amount will vary from market to market, but Uber plans on launching the new feature in the US, Canada, the UK, South Africa, France, Japan, Taiwan, and Spain - with more countries to follow."

"Apple prices are up 9.6 percent year-over-year, according to the latest Consumer Price Index. Overall, fresh fruits and vegetables are up 2.3 percent compared to August 2024. This "veggie-flation" comes as farmers and growers face increasing costs of their own, with the USDA estimating that farm production expenses will reach $467 billion in 2025, up 2.6 percent from the previous year and more than 36 percent higher than in 2018."

Uber is launching Fresh Days to provide discounts of up to 50 percent on local fruits, vegetables, meats, and dairy in selected markets. The exact day and discount amount will differ by market, with initial launches in the US, Canada, the UK, South Africa, France, Japan, Taiwan, and Spain. Produce prices have climbed, with apple prices up 9.6 percent year-over-year and fresh fruits and vegetables up 2.3 percent versus August 2024. USDA projects farm production expenses at $467 billion in 2025. Uber One members receive steeper discounts, and Uber Eats adds AI replacement suggestions, courier photo sharing, and a freshness guarantee.

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