10 Of The Best Fruit & Veg Boxes To Order

This team has been growing tomatoes in the Arreton Valley on the Isle of Wight for over 15 years and possibly because the nursery soil is so rich in biodiversity, they haven’t rotated their organic crops for ten years. Some of the best British tomatoes we’ve tried, various boxes of its organic tomatoes are available for delivery across the UK. We’d opt for the organic box, which is full of seasonal organic varieties such as cherry vine, speciality beef and colourful cocktail vine types. The seasonal mix’s varieties change daily depending on the freshest and most flavoursome produce picked that day. You can also add the brand’s selection of juices, sauces and condiments to your order. 

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One of the original veg delivery services, Abel & Cole’s weekly plastic-free box contains seven seasonal organic fruit and vegetables, with customers able to add up to three fruits and seven veggies to a ‘dislike list’, so you only get sent what you really like. Plus, your first box will also include a handy calendar with tips on getting the most out of your seasonal produce. Mixed boxes start from £17.50. Delivery is available nationwide, across England and Wales.

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On a mission to cut food waste, OddBox works closely with farmers to rescue seasonal surplus fruit and vegetables that are at risk of going to landfill due to minor imperfections. Not only does this reduce food waste, but it saves on carbon dioxide emissions and unnecessary water use, too. The company also donates 10% of its produce to charities, including food redistribution charity City Harvest. We also love that the team sends out a low-waste recipe with each box – and the website’s ingredient-led recipe generator, to help you make the most of leftovers.

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Having started out delivering home-grown organic veg to friends and neighbours, over 30 years on, Riverford is one of the UK’s most successful vegetable box schemes, delivering to more than 50,000 customers a week. Ethics are fundamental to the brand: self-confessed veg nerd Guy Singh-Watson believes organic food should be accessible for everyone – and he built the business to give a fair deal to all: growers, staff, customers and the planet. Most of the brand’s veg is popped straight into reusable delivery boxes ‘naked’ – but for anything that does need protecting, they use home compostable packs.

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When restaurants shut down during the pandemic, much-loved grocery wholesaler All Greens saw its sales plummet 80% overnight. But instead of saying goodbye to its business, owner David Josephs set up an online delivery service, including fruit and veg delivery boxes. Orders shot up after celeb chef Yotam Ottolenghi posted about it on Instagram (his restaurants all use All Greens supplies), with boxes made up just before delivery. Now its online boxes are big business. Delivery covers central London, plus some southeast and Twickenham postcodes.

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With an ever-changing range of seasonal, home-grown vegetables and salads from Ted and Kath Dawson’s farm near Boston, Lincolnshire, as well as a selection of fresh fruit and veg sourced from other high-quality suppliers, Ted’s Veg specialities include globe artichokes – be sure to request some when you next order. Delivery is direct to London postcodes and, where possible, by post to the rest of the UK.

Visit TedsVeg.co.uk

Billing itself as a supplier of ‘radically seasonal’ produce, Natoora has long been on the radar of some of the industry’s top chefs. Famous for its out-of-the-ordinary fruit and veg – as well as its commitment to low waste – either use Natoora’s app to plan and select your fruit and veg box or leave the curation to them; they’ll put together one of their peak season boxes for you to enjoy without any fuss or hassle. This includes ten weekly changing fruit and vegetables, and delivery is nationwide.

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A north London-based fruit and veg box company that's been delivering since 2009, FarmDirect works with more than 150 British producers and specialises in seasonal and local produce. Box prices range from £11.45 up to £19.45 – just be aware with this one that there’s a minimum order amount of £20 and delivery is £2.99 to most London postcodes.

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As its name suggests, Milk & More brings the farmers' market to your doorstep, delivering milk, groceries and a selection of useful household goods across the UK. Using its website, you can add a decent selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, including seasonal produce and organic varieties. Each week, the team compiles a new box including a medley of at least seven different organic fruits and vegetables specially selected for the time of year. It’s a great way to try something new, bring variety to your plate and enjoy your favourite fruit and veg in their prime.

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If you want top quality, then Daylesford is the name to know. One of the best farm shops for sustainability, the team has its own abattoir and an award-winning cheesemonger. For home delivery, the group’s Market Garden Veg Boxes bring a selection of the freshest seasonal produce straight from its organic Cotswolds farm to your door. Each box will contain five organic items and box contents will vary each week according to what is being harvested, ensuring you always get produce at their best as the seasons and weather conditions change. Expect to try a selection of heritage varieties – right now wild garlic and asparagus are top of our list.

Visit Daylesford.com