FreshDirect launches mobile app

Long Island City, N.Y. Online grocer FreshDirect has launched a free mobile application for iPhone and iPod Touch users in the New York City area. The app delivers the functionality of FreshDirect.com and allows customers to create new orders, as well as modify orders.

Customers can shop FreshDirect's selection of fresh foods and brand-name groceries and review specific information, such as descriptions, images and nutritional information for each product on the app. FreshDirect's daily and weekly savings are featured on the new app.

Customers can also use the app to quickly and easily update the delivery date or time for orders that have already been submitted.