Executive Summary

The delivery of food in Canada—prepared meals from restaurants, fast-food fare, groceries, and corner store snacks—has shot up since the beginning of the pandemic. Food ecommerce has traditionally lagged behind other digital retail categories in adoption and sales. Now, with consumers of all ages ordering food via apps, the battle is on in 2022 for supremacy in Canada’s food delivery wars.

Key Question: With massive growth in adoption of food and grocery delivery apps, what’s the opportunity for marketers?

KEY STAT: Usage of food and drink apps in Canada has more than doubled among Android users since Q1 2020, according to App Annie data.