Amazon’s same-day perishable grocery delivery now offers thousands of fresh items from produce to seafood

Amazon announced that its same-day perishable grocery delivery service is now available in more than 1,000 US cities, with plans to expand to over 2,300 areas by the end of 2025. The service features thousands of fresh grocery items, from produce to frozen goods, alongside millions of other Amazon products.

The selection includes fresh fruits such as strawberries, Honeycrisp apples, limes, and avocados; dairy items like milk, cheese, and yogurt; fresh meats and seafood; bakery items; and frozen meals. Customers can also include household products, electronics, and books in the same order for delivery within hours.

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“Thousands of fresh grocery items are now available alongside millions of everyday Amazon.com products, all delivered within hours,” the company stated. Prime members can get free same-day delivery on orders over $25, while non-members can use the service for $12.99 per order.

Specialized facilities ensure freshness in expanded service

The expansion complements Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market, and other local grocery and specialty retailers available on Amazon. The company uses temperature-controlled fulfillment centers to ensure freshness, with each item undergoing a six-point quality check before delivery. Perishables are shipped in insulated, recyclable bags to maintain proper temperature.

The service was first tested in Phoenix; Orlando, Florida; and Kansas City, Missouri. Amazon said that strawberries, Honeycrisp apples, limes, and avocados are among the most popular same-day delivery grocery items.

Customers can access the offering by visiting the Same-Day Store on Amazon.com and selecting the Food and Grocery category. Orders can combine groceries with other same-day delivery products, including electronics, kitchenware, and entertainment items.

A June 2025 Capital One Shopping Research report found that 138.3 million Americans purchased groceries online in 2024, with 28 per cent doing so at least once a month. On average, online shoppers spend nearly 29.4 per cent of their grocery budgets online. The top three categories purchased were nonperishable foods, soft drinks, and fresh food.

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By 2029, the report projects more than 180 million Americans will buy groceries online, with the largest share of shoppers between ages 18 and 34.