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'''Freshfully''' is an internet-based retailer of locally-grown produce and foods. It was founded in November [[2011]] by [[Jen Barnett]] and [[Sam Brasseale]] and operates from offices at 529 [[Beacon Parkway West]]. Its launch was supported by seed funding, website development, and office space from winning the inaugural [[incubate!(bang)]] competition in [[2011]].
'''Freshfully''' was a retailer of locally-grown produce and foods. It was founded in November [[2011]] by [[Jen Barnett]] and [[Sam Brasseale]] and initially operated as an internet-based business from offices at 529 [[Beacon Parkway West]]. Its launch was supported by seed funding, website development, and office space from winning the inaugural [[incubate!(bang)]] competition in [[2011]].


Through Freshfully's website, consumers can access a database of local food providers and place orders or subscribe to weekly packages of fresh produce and other foods. Producers receive 86% of retail sales, with another 1% reserved to support healthier lunch offerings at area schools. Freshfully's website includes detailed profiles of all suppliers, as well as articles and recipes.
Through Freshfully's website, consumers could access a database of local food providers and place orders or subscribe to weekly packages of fresh produce and other foods. Producers received 86% of retail sales, with another 1% reserved to support healthier lunch offerings at area schools. Freshfully's website included detailed profiles of all suppliers, as well as articles and recipes.


On [[May 1]], [[2012]] Freshfully opened a retail store at 200 [[41st Street South]] in [[Avondale]] after winning the "[[Occupy Avondale]]" competition sponsored by the [[Avondale Brewing Company]] and [[Main Street Birmingham]]. In the store's first month, it was reported that area farmers earned $36,000 in sales of produce, including nearly two tons of local tomatoes, by far the store's most popular product.
On [[May 1]], [[2012]] Freshfully opened a retail store at 200 [[41st Street South]] in [[Avondale]] after winning the "[[Occupy Avondale]]" competition sponsored by the [[Avondale Brewing Company]] and [[Main Street Birmingham]]. In the store's first month, it was reported that area farmers earned $36,000 in sales of produce, including nearly two tons of local tomatoes, by far the store's most popular product.


The store was expanded and renovated in January [[2013]]. They began serving sandwiches and salads for lunch in July of that year. In October [[2013]] Barnett opened a second location, shared with retailer [[Harold & MOD]], on the ground floor of the [[Burger-Phillips building]] at 1914 [[3rd Avenue North]].
The store was expanded and renovated in January [[2013]]. It began serving sandwiches and salads for lunch in July of that year. In October [[2013]] Barnett opened a second location, shared with retailer [[Harold & MOD]], on the ground floor of the [[Burger-Phillips building]] at 1914 [[3rd Avenue North]].
 
Freshfully closed on [[January 29]], [[2014]].


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[[Category:Grocery stores]]
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[[Category:Farmers markets]]
[[Category:Farmers markets]]
[[Category:Closed businesses]]
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[[Category:2011 establishments]]
[[Category:Beacon Parkway West]]
[[Category:Beacon Parkway West]]
[[Category:41st Street South]]
[[Category:41st Street South]]
[[Category:3rd Avenue North]]
[[Category:3rd Avenue North]]
[[Category:2014 disestablishments]]

Revision as of 15:36, 24 January 2014

Freshfully logo.jpg

Freshfully was a retailer of locally-grown produce and foods. It was founded in November 2011 by Jen Barnett and Sam Brasseale and initially operated as an internet-based business from offices at 529 Beacon Parkway West. Its launch was supported by seed funding, website development, and office space from winning the inaugural incubate!(bang) competition in 2011.

Through Freshfully's website, consumers could access a database of local food providers and place orders or subscribe to weekly packages of fresh produce and other foods. Producers received 86% of retail sales, with another 1% reserved to support healthier lunch offerings at area schools. Freshfully's website included detailed profiles of all suppliers, as well as articles and recipes.

On May 1, 2012 Freshfully opened a retail store at 200 41st Street South in Avondale after winning the "Occupy Avondale" competition sponsored by the Avondale Brewing Company and Main Street Birmingham. In the store's first month, it was reported that area farmers earned $36,000 in sales of produce, including nearly two tons of local tomatoes, by far the store's most popular product.

The store was expanded and renovated in January 2013. It began serving sandwiches and salads for lunch in July of that year. In October 2013 Barnett opened a second location, shared with retailer Harold & MOD, on the ground floor of the Burger-Phillips building at 1914 3rd Avenue North.

Freshfully closed on January 29, 2014.

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