Here are some recommendations of places to shop online for vegetable and fruits.
During the COVID-19 outbreak, people are encouraged to stay at home and avoid going outside unless it is really necessary.
However, you still need to shop for groceries as consuming nutritious foods like vegetable and fruits is advisable to maintain health. Fortunately there are many services available online for such a purpose.
Here are some recommendations of places to shop online for vegetables and fruits as compiled by kompas.com:
This online supermarket boasts trained personal shoppers who will assist you in choosing groceries according to your needs.
It also collaborates with several retail stores like Transmart, Ranch Market, Food Hall and others, presenting users with more varied options.
This platform also offers various fresh vegetables and is accessible through both a website and an Android mobile app.
However, please note that the current situation has made the management experience overwhelming demand, hence it advisable for customers to be patient, order in advance and only order once a week to provide opportunities for other shoppers.
Tanihub app provides easy access for those wanting to shop for vegetables and fruits. It is said to be especially suitable for those wanting to do wholesale shopping.
This platform allows users to purchase vegetables and fruits directly from local farmers for delivery to their doors.
Other than from the website, you can also shop for items through the mobile app.
UbiFresh offers an online platform where you can buy daily necessities without having to download an app or make a new account.
Launched by outdoor advertising company Ubiklan, UbiFresh aims to make online shopping easier, particularly for those who are unfamiliar with it. By visiting Ubifresh's website, you will receive a list of traditional markets near your location and items you can buy.
You just need to enter your name, phone number and address on the website and afterward you will get notified about your items via WhatsApp. The UbiFresh team will then confirm your order and bill, which can be paid via bank transfer, and the items will be delivered to your home the same day. Orders that are confirmed after 3 p.m. with payment completed after 5 p.m. will be delivered the next day.
UbiFresh is currently available across Jakarta covering more than 15 traditional markets, including Puri Indah Market in West Jakarta, Taman Aries Market in West Jakarta, Sunter Podomoro Market in North Jakarta, Muara Karang Market in North Jakarta, Kramat Jati Wholesale Market (Pasar Induk Kramat Jati) in East Jakarta and Blok M Market in South Jakarta.
This service offers organic vegetables and fruits, as well as other items like proteins, herbs and bread.
Users can make purchases through e-commerce platform Tokopedia or via WhatsApp.
City-owned market operator Pasar Jaya has provided a home shopping service involving sellers in more than 20 markets.
The firm published the telephone numbers of dozens of retailers who be contacted by customers from home.
“Orders can be placed directly to the market retailers,” a post reads on Pasar Jaya’s Instagram account @perumdapasarjaya. “The delivery and payment methods will be arranged between retailers and buyers.” (kes)
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