Best Delivery Date App for Food and Beverage Brands on Shopify

If you sell fresh, frozen, or perishable goods, you know that delivery timing isn’t just a preference — it’s critical. From spoilage risks to missed deliveries, food and beverage brands on Shopify need more than just a shipping calendar. They need smart delivery control.

That’s where Flare comes in.

Why Standard Shopify Delivery Settings Fall Short

Out of the box, Shopify doesn’t offer native delivery date selection. That means customers have no idea when their order will arrive — and you’re left fielding support tickets asking “When will my food be delivered?”

For perishable products, it’s even more high stakes:

• You need to avoid weekends or holidays

• You can’t ship when the customer is away

• You might offer different delivery methods by region or product type

• You want to give customers the confidence to order again

That’s where a delivery date app becomes essential.

What to Look For in a Delivery Date App for Food Brands

Not all delivery date pickers are built for food and beverage logistics. If you're choosing an app, here’s what to look for:

• Block weekends and public holidays when couriers don’t operate or delivery isn’t viable

• Set cut-off times for same-day or next-day delivery (e.g. order by 11am for next-day)

• Limit delivery days based on your shipping schedule (e.g. Tues–Fri only)

• Assign rules by product (e.g. chilled items vs ambient)

• Restrict delivery dates by postcode to avoid out-of-zone issues

• Hold future orders for dispatch later (e.g. pre-orders or subscriptions)

• Tag orders by ship or delivery date for fulfilment and planning

If you sell cheese, juices, meal kits, desserts, or anything fresh — these rules aren’t optional. They’re what keep your business running smoothly.

Why Food & Drink Brands Choose Flare

Flare is built specifically for Shopify brands — and trusted by some of the best-known names in food and drink:

• Plenish uses Flare to show next-day delivery cutoffs and handle specific courier rules

• The Fat Butcher uses Flare to block peak dates and limit delivery windows for chilled meat

• EXALT Drinks increased conversions by 19% with a delivery picker right inside Shopify Checkout

• Ohmyguts expanded internationally using delivery logic by country and product type

Flare plugs directly into the Shopify checkout, product page, cart, or slide drawer — no dev work needed. And setup takes minutes.

A Smarter Calendar = Fewer Failed Deliveries

By showing available delivery dates upfront, Flare helps you:

• Reduce failed deliveries and refunds

• Minimise WISMO tickets (“Where is my order?”)

• Increase repeat purchase rate and customer trust

• Streamline operations for your fulfilment or 3PL team

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