# Blue Apron

- **Website:** <https://blueapron.com>
- **Primary alias:** `blueapron.com`
- **Other aliases:** `US09523Q2003`, `APRN`
- **Verified:** yes
- **Founded:** 2012
- **Employees:** 1,001+
- **Location:** New York, New York, United States
- **Company kind:** PUBLIC COMPANY

## Description

Blue Apron is a meal kit delivery service founded in 2012 by Matt Salzberg, Ilan Hall, and Josh Hix. The company is headquartered in New York City, New York. It revolutionized home cooking by delivering pre-portioned ingredients and recipes to customers, making it easier to prepare meals at home. Blue Apron primarily offers meal kits tailored for various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and family plans. Customers can select from a rotating menu of recipes that emphasize vibrant, seasonal ingredients. The company also provides wine pairing services, inspiring users to enhance their dining experience. Blue Apron primarily operates in the United States, although it has explored international expansion opportunities. The company had partnerships with major retailers like Costco and has collaborated with culinary experts to develop its offerings. However, it has focused its marketing and operations mainly within the United States. Despite facing stiff competition from other meal kit services such as HelloFresh and Home Chef, Blue Apron has established itself as a prominent player. At its peak, the company went public in 2017, but it has since faced challenges in maintaining its market position and has seen fluctuating sales. Recent strategic shifts include a focus on cost reduction, changes in subscription plans, and the introduction of new vegetarian options. Blue Apron has also emphasized enhancing customer engagement and loyalty through improved online interfaces and marketing campaigns. As of late 2023, Blue Apron continues to innovate its product lineup to attract and retain subscribers. It remains an influential brand within the meal kit sector, adapting to changing consumer preferences and market trends while navigating a competitive landscape.

## Industries

- 🍔 Food and Drink

## Links

- [facebook](https://facebook.com/BlueApron)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/blueapron)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/blue-apron)
- [pinterest](https://pinterest.com/@blueapron)
- [twitter](https://twitter.com/BlueApron)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idH37tuhRm/w/400/h/400/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1668572727344)
- logo _(primary)_ — SVG, PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idH37tuhRm/theme/dark/logo.svg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1668078294684)
- symbol _(primary)_ — SVG, PNG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idH37tuhRm/theme/dark/symbol.svg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1668078295645)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Black | #000000 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |
| Rhino | #313567 | accent |

## Fonts

- Cera Pro — asset _(custom)_
- HelveticaNeue — asset _(custom)_

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idH37tuhRm/w/1500/h/500/idkhg__qUn.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1646283247670)

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