The Office Party Is Over? Poll By FreshDirect & BizBash Reports That More Than 65 Percent of New York Businesses Are Eliminating or Scaling Back Their Holiday Parties

	
		    FreshDirect At The Office Helps Answer Corporate Need by Keeping
Spirits Up and Costs Down Over the Holidays

    LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., Dec. 2 /PRNewswire/ -- A new poll conducted by
FreshDirect and BizBash Media reports that the declining economy is having
a profound effect on corporate holiday parties during this holiday season.
The survey of more than 200 event professionals in New York City revealed
that 65 percent of companies are likely to either cancel or significantly
scale back their annual corporate holiday functions. In an effort to help
companies maintain morale while still operating in a fiscally-responsible
manner, FreshDirect At The Office, the corporate arm of the leading online
gourmet food purveyor and delivery service, offers a number of cost-saving
programs and packages designed to help companies throw a first-rate holiday
party at the office.

    "Our poll with BizBash confirms that companies are monitoring their
finances more closely than ever and that holiday parties are one of the
first areas to get cut from the budget. While managers are realizing the
importance of holiday parties to keep employees motivated and in good
spirits, FreshDirect At The Office is thrilled to provide companies in New
York City with a feasible way to host high-quality parties at a tremendous
value," said Larry Pearl, FreshDirect At The Office's Director of Business
Development.

    Poll results also included:



    --  38 percent say the economic climate is making their company rethink
        hosting a party this year
    --  54 percent of respondents say their companies have previously held
        holiday parties in the office
    FreshDirect At The Office offers everything needed to create an entire
holiday event complete with convenient delivery service that brings
deliciously fresh party platters and an array of beverages directly to the
office. From gourmet platters like fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil,
juicy shrimp-filled dumplings, sliced fruit platters and fresh bakery goods
to decadent dessert, snacks and pantry supplies, FreshDirect At The Office
works directly with its office customers to assist in the planning and
shopping of all the elements needed to create a flawless event. In addition
to a variety of catering packages and affordable savings offerings,
FreshDirect has recently partnered with Union Square Wines and Spirits,
offering perfectly-paired wine selections and beer delivered alongside the
food order. A full selection of soda and water by the case is also offered
at FreshDirect.com.

    For more information regarding FreshDirect At The Office, simply go to
http://www.freshdirect.com/office.

    About FreshDirect At The Office

    FreshDirect at the Office is the premiere online manufacturing and
delivery service of meals and fresh food for businesses in Manhattan. The
B2B division of FreshDirect is setting a new standard for companies
ordering food for the office in New York City. FreshDirect at the Office is
expanding rapidly and currently serves most of Manhattan and locations in
Jersey City. The company's vision is to change how Manhattan businesses
keep their pantries stocked and shop for fresh food and healthy meal
solutions. FreshDirect at the Office promises to make providing food for
the office the easiest part of an office manager's day. The company
currently has over 10,000 customers and has fulfilled over 130,000 orders
for the office since opening for business in September 2005. Additional
information can be found at http://www.freshdirect.com/office.