Co-operative Food stores across Southampton have launched on Uber Eats offering over 1,600 items for delivery in less than 30 minutes.

Groceries, everyday essentials and frozen items are now available from local co-ops for 30 minute delivery through Uber Eats across Southampton.

Now, locals will be able to order more than 1,600 items from The Co-operative Food stores across five sites across Southampton. To celebrate the launch Uber Eats will be offering 50% off orders from these co-operative stores for customers new to ordering groceries on Uber Eats*.

Uber Eats is also revealing that consumer behaviours are shifting towards healthier choices. Nine out of ten items growing the fastest according to grocery orders made on Uber Eats are for healthy food items.

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Grocery Items in 2021
1. Flowers
2. Kale
3. Acai
4. Cauliflower
5. Cucumber
6. Celery
7. Seaweed
8. Bone Broth
9. Coconut
10. Brown Rice

Matthew Price, General Manager at Uber Eats, said: “As demand for grocery and essential household goods continues to soar on Uber Eats, we’re proud to be expanding our offering bringing co-op items to thousands of locals in Southampton.”

Simon Eastwood, Southern Co-op’s Chief Operating Officer for Retail, said: “Our new delivery service in Southampton via Uber Eats is a fantastic addition to the services we already provide in our local communities. Our store colleagues have made an incredible difference during the pandemic and this new offer extends our services to even more people.

“Whether they are unable to leave their home, they have run out of an essential ingredient at a crucial stage of cooking, or they just want to put their feet up, we’re pleased to be able to offer them a speedy delivery service via Uber Eats – a reliable and instantly recognisable partner.”

According to Uber Eats’ first Impact Report, authored by Public First, the delivery app contributed £3.2bn** to the UK economy in 2020, as well as creating £68 million in additional income for couriers.

Southern Co-op stores joining Uber Eats are:
The Co-operative Food – City Gateway
The Co-operative Food – Archer’s Road
The Co-operative Food – Commercial Road
The Co-operative Food – West End
The Co-operative Food – High Street

*New customers can add FEBSHOP to the promo field to receive 50% off
**This total figure is based on the payments the platform made to delivery people, the indirect and induced impact of delivery people spending on vehicles, the impact of drivers having more money and the impact of restaurant spending via Uber Eats.