{"id":3049,"date":"2017-07-25T14:46:36","date_gmt":"2017-07-25T14:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/?p=974"},"modified":"2023-04-12T20:35:14","modified_gmt":"2023-04-12T20:35:14","slug":"top-6-perishables-demand-refrigerated-lockers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.parcelpending.com\/en-us\/blog\/top-6-perishables-demand-refrigerated-lockers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 6 Perishables that Demand Refrigerated Lockers"},"content":{"rendered":"

As you may have seen in the news<\/a>, Parcel Pending recently announced the availability of the industry\u2019s first refrigerated parcel lockers. Such lockers come as the result of listening to our customers and<\/span> providing <\/span>a solution to a long-existing delivery problem, as well as addressing a new and evolving delivery challenge.<\/span>
\nThese refrigerated lockers<\/a> can be cooled to 35-44 degrees, and, as such, keep perishables fresh longer than standard dry ice or gel packs\u00a0that are<\/span> used <\/span>in shipping packaging<\/span> by online retailers. <\/span>Although<\/span> \u201cperishable items\u201d <\/span>are what<\/span> initially comes to mind when thinking of <\/span>items that<\/span> exist in your refrigerator or freezer, you<\/span> will<\/span> be surprised to know there is much more than just perishable items <\/span>that require refrigeration.<\/span>
\nHere are the top 6 perishables that <\/span>require <\/span>delivery to refrigerated lockers:<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. Food<\/strong>: let\u2019s start with the obvious: perishable groceries \u2013 fruits, vegetables, meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, and much more \u2013 need to be kept at a low temperature in order to remain fresh and slow bacteria growth (freezing stops this entirely). And, as evidenced by Amazon\u2019s acquisition of Whole Foods<\/a>, the growth of groceries purchased online is set to explode. Online grocery sales are expected to reach $9.4 billion this year alone<\/a>, and grow 5-fold<\/a> over the next decade, with Americans spending $100 billion on food-at home items by 2025.\u00a0Food deliveries <\/span>that are shipped<\/span> to front doors of working residents will surely spoil (or possibly get stolen!) if not refrigerated quickly <\/span>after they arrive<\/span>.<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Beverages: <\/strong>Accompanying food are beverages, such as milk, cream, and fruit or vegetable juices that can also spoil if not refrigerated. In addition, connoisseurs of certain beers, ales or other specialty alcoholic liquors may desire that such drinks remain cold throughout their journeys from the brewers to their own refrigerators.<\/li>\n
  3. Meal Kits: <\/strong>Packaged, fresh, ready-to-prepare meal kits, which<\/span> delivered right to homes or multi-family communities are also growing in popularity. Food consulting firm Pentallect estimates<\/a> meal kits are currently a $2.2 billion business and will grow 25-30 per cent annually over the next 5 years. Some meal kit providers specialize in niches such as for vegans or non-GMO eaters, while other are generating buzz through branding relationships with celebrities such as Beyonce or Martha Stewart. One of the best-known providers, Blue Apron, went public this year, and Amazon just entered the space<\/a> with its own Amazon Fresh meal kits.<\/li>\n
  4. Flowers (and other plants): <\/strong>Delivering fresh flowers has long proven a challenge to the flower industry. While delivery trucks themselves may be air conditioned, flowers fade and wilt quickly when not stored in a cool <\/span>place<\/span>. <\/span> Flowers and certain plants need to be kept at a low temperature in order to breathe and intake food properly, and low temperatures furthermore slow down the growth of bacteria and other micro-organisms, which can extend their vase lives \u2013 keeping that Valentine\u2019s or Mother\u2019s Day delivery a special one.<\/li>\n
  5. Medications: <\/strong>the list of medications<\/a> that require refrigeration is a long one; but these includes insulin, penicillin (of the pronounceable names at least!) and many more gels, vials, cartridges, drops, solutions, and kits. Even gummy vitamins will melt if kept in the sun. According to IMS Health<\/a>, the mail order pharmacy market accounted for $38.1 billion in sales in 2014, with sales increasing almost 25 per cent over the previous year.<\/li>\n
  6. Due to evolving demographics and familiarity with online ordering, mail order pharmacies are expected to see a significant increase in patient utilization and <\/span>the<\/span> number of prescriptions being dispensed. As such, <\/span>Amazon is considering<\/span><\/a> adding<\/span> online prescriptions to its offerings, and even <\/span>Uber launched<\/span><\/a> a drug store delivery service.<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Anything that can melt<\/strong>: many consumer items can melt if left in the sun or heat.\u00a0Perishable products can also<\/span> include cosmetics (e.g. lipstick), wax items (e.g. candles, crayons), collectibles (e.g. record albums or tapes), or even miscellaneous <\/span>forms of<\/span> plastic (e.g. auto parts, beads, utensils toys, etc.).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Refrigerated lockers represent a long-needed solution to delivering perishable goods to multi-family communities \u2013 and the opportunity for property managers to offer a needed, value-add service to their residents.
    \nWhile these six categories represent the top products<\/span> that our customers are requesting be delivered to refrigerated parcel lockers, this list is only the proverbial tip of the iceberg. We\u2019ll keep our readers posted as more applications are discovered in the months ahead.<\/p>\n

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    Avoid hot tempers with our COOL new lockers! Our refrigerated lockers keep perishables fresh longer.
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    \u2014 Parcel Pending (@ParcelPending) July 23, 2017<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n