Getting Started as a Supplier

Answers to frequently asked questions from suppliers selling on FreshSpoke's marketplace.

Is my product right for FreshSpoke?
FreshSpoke's wholesale sales and logistics platform gives retailers, food services and institutions the ability to source local food and beverage produ...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 9:12 AM
I am ready to sell on FreshSpoke. How much does it cost?
Our service rates are available on our Sellers Page. Suppliers are able to create a shop on FreshSpoke at no cost and/or service fees for your first 30 day...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 2:23 PM
How do buyers find my products?
First of all, here's what you can do:  Once FreshSpoke is making sales in your area, the "Network Effect" should organically boost your sale...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 11:37 AM
What is FreshDispatch?
FreshDispatch is the delivery/logistics portion of the FreshSpoke local food marketplace. Utilizing FreshDispatch, our system (overseen by qualified logist...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 11:58 AM
How does FreshSpoke drive sales on the platform?
The short answer: our satisfied customers:  A vast majority of our suppliers are referred to us by our retail customers. A grocery store may tell their ...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 1:44 PM
What food regulations do FreshSpoke producers need to comply with?
All products sold on FreshSpoke must comply with all provincial and federal processing, packaging and labeling regulations.  You can find general inform...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 2:12 PM
Does FreshSpoke provide warehousing?
Yes!  We collaborate with a network of logistics partners available to you.  If you are a consolidated supplier, a quantity of skids are included in...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 2:17 PM
Can I Integrate My QuickBooks Account?
Yes! If you’d like to push your invoice to QuickBooks, click “Orders” and then “Manage Orders.” Click the QuickBooks button, log in to your QuickBooks acc...
Mon, 25 Nov, 2019 at 2:22 PM
I'm signed up as a supplier. How do I ensure that I get paid?
We do all of our payment processing through the US company Stripe. They are the most secure online payment processing company. As a result of US legislation...
Wed, 27 Nov, 2019 at 9:10 AM
The FreshSpoke Primer
We're happy you are curious about FreshSpoke. Below is the general cost information about how FreshSpoke works for local suppliers. Set up your shop...
Wed, 27 Nov, 2019 at 9:41 AM