Consumers - Overview

Fresh, local & sustainable choices

Community Grocery Store (CGS) offers an intuitive platform which connects consumers with local growers to provide access to fresher produce, reduce costs, and build sustainable communities.

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Empowering Communities Through Innovation

The Community Grocery Store (CGS) was established to empower local communities to work together to overcome the current global challenges surrounding affordable, fresh food supply and access.

Using innovative technology (such as AI-driven tools and blockchain), the team developed the Community Grocery Store (CGS) app.

Available on both iOS and Android, the Community Grocery Store (CGS) app encourages and rewards community participation and brings fresh, affordable produce direct to your door.

User Benefits for Consumers

The CGS app has the potential to prioritise sustainability and community, and globally shift the way food is grown and accessed.

The premise (and the app itself) is simple.

Community Grocery Store (the app) connects consumers directly to local growers.

For consumers, this means fast access to fresh, locally-grown produce, at lower prices than supermarkets.

For local growers, this means direct access to your consumer (no “middlemen” or intermediaries), and a fair share and sustainable income for your growing efforts.

Whether you’re looking to save money, eat healthier, ensure growers are more fairly rewarded for their efforts, or be part of a global community dedicated to change, CGS makes embedding sustainable practices into your everyday life, simple.

Who is a Consumer?

In-app convenience

Designed with convenience and sustainability in mind, CGS transforms the way fresh produce is supplied and purchased.

You can personalize your experience by “favoriting” suppliers, tracking their stock, and receiving alerts when your preferred items become available.

You can also create a shopping list and the app will automatically connect you with local suppliers offering those items.

Freshness, convenience, and sustainability are all just a tap away.

How it works

We understand some people are familiar with / interested in the “ins and outs” of blockchain technology and some are not.

In response to this, we have developed two explanations (one simple and one technical) about how the app works, what it does, and how you can interact with it.

The simple explanation is more appropriate for those less interested in blockchain technology. It highlights what you need to know about the capabilities of the app and its user-friendly features.

The technical explanation provides “behind the scenes” insights and blockchain-based information about topping up your account, secure transactions, traceability, and mapping and efficiency tools.

Please choose the version most appropriate for you, or switch between them.

How it works (simple)

Using the Community Grocery Store app is intuitive and convenient.

The app has been designed to provide a seamless experience for consumers to select fresh, locally-sourced produce and have it delivered to your door.

Browse & shop

Browse the app to access a variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other produce from trusted local suppliers.

The locations of the suppliers within walking/biking distance are mapped to help you plan your trips efficiently and reduce “food miles” (the distance food has travelled to reach you and the associated environmental impact).

The app also highlights peak traffic times so you can avoid crowds and save time.

Personalized insights

The app allows you to keep track of your favorite suppliers and/or revisit suppliers you’ve previously shopped with. You can also leave / view customer reviews.

This is designed to make your shopping experience efficient, simple and hassle-free

Secure & low-cost payments

Produce purchases are processed within the app using a highly secure system (see the technical explanation if you want more information).

This ensures minimal fees are charged and offers maximum convenience.

Flexible delivery options

CGS app users can arrange for local couriers or third-party delivery partners to deliver the fresh local produce to your door, or you can choose to collect it yourself - it’s up to you to decide what is more convenient.

Quality assurance

CGS prioritizes efficiency, quality, and convenience. We are committed to giving you access to better food and supporting your local community.

We pride ourselves on ensuring you have access to good quality, fresh produce.

Suppliers who consistently sell poor-quality or damaged goods are removed from the CGS platform, permanently. As their accounts are linked to government-verified identities, this ensures they cannot rejoin under a different profile.

It’s just one of the ways we seek to build trust amongst the CGS community and ensure consistent quality outcomes.

How it works (technical)

The CGS app integrates blockchain technology and advanced security measures to create a trusted and efficient platform for grocery shopping.

Here’s how it operates behind the scenes:

Topping up your account:

Customers add funds (in their local currency) using common payment methods like credit cards or bank transfers.

These funds are automatically converted into a stablecoin, enabling cost-effective and seamless transactions within the app.

Seamless & secure transactions

Each transaction is recorded on the blockchain. This provides encryption, security, and a permanent, tamper-proof ledger.

Transaction fees average less than half a cent per transaction, making the system highly affordable and efficient.

Traceability & accountability

Every transaction is logged on the blockchain which creates a complete record of the produce's journey—from the grower to the supplier to the consumer.

Suppliers who repeatedly provide low-quality or damaged goods are flagged. If they consistently fail to meet CGS’s quality standards, they are expelled from the platform permanently. Accounts are tied to government-verified identities, preventing bad actors from rejoining under new profiles.

Mapping & efficiency tools

The Community Grocery Store app offers supplier mapping, showing walking and biking distances to make local shopping easier.

Additional insights, like peak traffic times, ensure you can shop efficiently and avoid delays.

By combining blockchain’s transparency and security with an intuitive app interface, CGS ensures customers enjoy a reliable, efficient, and high-quality shopping experience.

The system is designed to promote accountability, protect consumers, and foster trust throughout the community.

Why choose CGS?

The Community Grocery Store (CGS) was established to empower local communities to work together to overcome the current global challenges surrounding affordable, fresh food supply and access.

The CGS app has the potential to prioritise sustainability and community, and globally shift the way food is grown and accessed.

Every interaction with the app contributes to reducing waste, strengthening communities, and building a healthier planet.

Eco-friendly practices

By minimizing transportation distances and encouraging eco-conscious packaging, CGS reduces the environmental footprint of the food supply chain.

Zero-waste approach

Any fresh produce you don’t use can be re-listed on the app for others to purchase, ensuring nothing goes to waste.

Even leftover produce unsuitable for human consumption can be listed for animal feed. This promotes a circular economy and reduces landfill waste.

Support for local communities

By connecting directly with local suppliers, you help strengthen the local economy and support small-scale growers.

Access

With flexible options like local delivery and self-pickup, CGS ensures fresh produce is accessible to everyone, including elderly and customers with disabilities.

Be part of the CGS  Revolution

Become part of the global movement committed to reshaping food systems and promoting environmental stewardship, and join CGS.

We are uniting growers and consumers through a shared mission - to build a future where everyone has access to affordable, fresh produce through collaboration and contribution to their local (and global) communities.

Together, we’re not just growing food—we’re growing a better world.

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