LocalFoody

LocalFoody is a geographic and socially connected local and organic food directory that helps people locate sustainable food sources. It detects the user's location to automatically display locally relevant food sources like restaurants, farmers' markets, and delivery services. The platform aims to improve health and the planet by connecting customers with local, organic producers and market makers.

The service is completely free to use for customers and merchants alike. While the current version is free, the company mentions that a premium version for smart phones may be offered in the future. There are no stated costs for basic usage or for merchants to get their places listed on the directory.

LocalFoody uses location detection to automatically display food sources relevant to the user's area. Users can provide more information for a personalized experience and share findings with friends on social networks. The platform covers categories including Restaurants, Farmers' Markets, Coop / Buying Clubs, Farms, Stores, Delivery Services, Organizations, Caterer / Chefs, Cafes, and Community Gardens.

The platform lists specific delivery services such as LoveGan Ltd., which has been operating since 1998, and Mama Earth Organics which delivers throughout Toronto. Other listed services include Foodshare Toronto, Green Earth Organics in both Toronto and Vancouver, and Front Door Organics Inc. These services provide organic grocery delivery to homes and offices.

The directory includes various types of food sources such as the East York Farmers Market operating on Tuesdays from 8 am to 2 pm, and the North York Civic Centre Farmers' Market running on Thursdays from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Specific stores like Natural Durum Health Food Shop and Mama Earth Organics are also featured alongside cafes like Wild Earth Bakery and Cafe.

According to the About Us page, the company is run by a small group of food-loving web people named Stephe, Anne, and Francois who live in Toronto, Canada. They describe themselves as the creators behind the platform, aiming to help people achieve their highest aspiration by locating food sources that improve health and planetary well-being.

The company generates revenue by selling advertising and sponsorship to businesses interested in communicating with its audience. This business model allows them to keep the directory free for both users and merchants while maintaining operations.

Recent reviews from 2023 highlight praise for the fast delivery, delicious food, and user-friendly website. Users specifically mention excellent customer service, diverse food options, and an easy-to-navigate interface as key strengths of the platform.

The platform integrates with social networks to allow users to share their findings with friends. It also provides a blog section for updates and includes a feedback mechanism via a black button on the site for user comments.

LocalFoody serves multiple cities including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The interface allows users to change their location to see relevant local food sources in these different areas.

The company is owned by ZoomCrowd Inc., which is explicitly stated as the entity running LocalFoody. The platform includes links to terms of use and privacy policy for transparency regarding user data and interactions.

The platform offers a variety of food categories including community gardens and organizations, catering to diverse dietary needs and preferences. It aims to contribute to the growth of local, organic producers by making it easier for customers to find them.

You can reach LocalFoody by e-mail at info@localfoody.net.

The official website of LocalFoody is localfoody.net.

On Trustburn, LocalFoody has a rating of 3.9 out of 5 based on 9 reviews.