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Meal Kits

Blue Apron and HelloFresh dominated but with very high churn. Subscription model difficult.

📊 Evidence

  • Blue Apron down 95% since IPO
  • HelloFresh profitable but growth slowed
  • 70% churn in first year
  • Competition with supermarkets

⚠️ Risks

  • Structurally high churn
  • Expensive and complex logistics
  • Food waste
  • Competition with ready-to-eat

💡 Opportunities

  • Specific diets (keto, vegan)
  • Premium with special ingredients
  • B2B for offices
  • Meal prep without subscription

Verdict

Mature model with difficult economics. Diet niches may work.

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Saturation Score

High saturation. Proceed with caution.

Trend ↓ Falling
Category FoodTech & Delivery

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