Unsure which organic veg box delivery to choose from we’ve decided to order similar boxes from two renowned national suppliers, Riverford www.riverford.co.uk and Able & Cole http This afternoon are first Mini Fruit and Veg box from Riverford arrived. This short video takes a quick look at what we got. Watch this space for details of Able and Cole’s boxes… This box contained (roughly): 1. Pak choi 300g 2. Aubergine 200g 3. Broccoli 457g 4. Grapes 325g 5. Onions/ shallots 350g 6. Mushrooms 250g 7. Tangerines 800g Total = 2.7kg of 7 different things for £10.95 delivered.
Our second delivery from RIverfood. Contained (roughly): 1. shallots NL 300g 2. watercress ES (whoops ate before weighing) 100g? 3. savoy cabbage UK 475g 4. cherry tomatoes ES 250g 5. red peppers ES 550g 6. white seedless grapes ZA 325g 7. bananas DO 900g Total: 2.9Kg for £10.95 Plus half dozen organic eggs for £1.95 makes £12.90
Our first delivery from Able & Cole www.abelandcole.co.uk This “Small Mixed Organic Box” contained (roughly): 1. Apples 525g 2. Bananas (Fairtrade) 400g 3. Broccoli 400g 4. Carrots 425g 5. Celery 625g 7. Potatoes 875g 8. White Onions 375g Total = 4075g Price £10.95 Plus half a dozen organic eggs at £2.29 And a 800g wholemeal sliced loaf of bread for £1.49 Plus 99p delivery makes a grand total of £15.72
Our second delivery from Abel and Cole www.abelandcole.co.uk Box included (roughly) 1. Apples 500g 2. Bananas (Fairtrade) 600g 3. Blood Oranges 475g 4. Carrots 450g 5. Leeks 475g 6. Parsnips 425g 7. Potatoes 775g 8. White Onions 375g Total = 4075g for £10.95 plus £0.99 delivery plus £1.97 for 800g wholewheat sliced bread, plus £2.29 for 6 eggs brings total to £16.20
A friend suggested I try Organic Delivery Company www.organicdeliverycompany.co.uk out too. At first I just wanted to try out the two main national veg box suppliers, but Organic Delivery Company are in London and are a workers co-operative so I decided to give them a go too (I’m in London and like co-ops). This is the first box they’ve sent me… Its contained (roughly): 1. Bananas 650g 2. Cauliflower 1050g 3. Apples 450g 4. Leeks 325g 5. Tangerines 325g 6. Carrots 600g 7. Parsnips 400g TOTAL: 3.8Kg Plus half a dozen eggs. All for a total of £14.09 delivered (it would have been £14.90 without the eggs because unless your order is more than £13.95 they charge £2.95 delivery charge and the “Singles Fruit and Veg Box” is only £11.95)