What does the cryptic crossword clue "Food store requiring actual consignment (8)" mean?

The definition is "consignment". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). DELI (synonym="food store") + VERY (synonym="actual") = DELIVERY; definition: "Food" The answer is DELIVERY.

Food store requiring actual consignment (8)

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