If you’ve been looking for a simpler (and often cheaper) way to load up on fresh produce, fruit and vegetable delivery boxes in Australia are a total game-changer. Not only do they make your weekly shop a breeze, but they also help reduce food waste by celebrating produce that might be a little quirky in shape, while still being just as fresh and delicious! Plus, many of them source directly from Aussie farmers, meaning your weekly shop can help support local growers, and ensures that you’re getting produce that’s fresher and higher in nutrients and vitamins.
These boxes are a great hack to make nourishing your body – and your family – simpler and lighter on your wallet. And if you can’t opt for all organic, keep reading until the very end where we share a link to a cost-effective DIY hack to make your fruit and veg safer to eat!
For now here are our picks of the best fresh produce delivery companies across Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.
Farmers Pick
Available across metro and regional NSW, VIC and QLD (plus the ACT), Farmers Pick is leading the way in the “imperfect fruit and veg” delivery movement with the extra perk of being able to upgrade to all organic if you wish. Their boxes mix slightly wonky produce with everyday staples - all at up to 30% cheaper than supermarkets. You’ll also be able to shop 100% grass-fed beef and free-range chicken and pork sourced direct from farms, along with dairy, seafood and other pantry essentials.
Funky Food
Also born from a desire to rescue the 30% off fresh produce rejected by supermarkets and delivering to QLD, NSW, VIC and ACT, Funky Food gives you access to ‘funky’ looking fruit and veg from Aussie farmers. Choose a subscription that’s either a variety box where you can swap out any four items, or customise your own box and add pantry staples or grass fed beef if you choose!
Spray-Free Farmacy
For those in Brisbane, the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Bribie Island and Toowoomba, Spray-Free Farmacy offers a beautiful selection of spray-free and certified organic fruit and veg. Their boxes are filled with fresh, locally grown produce, and you can add extras like free-range eggs, dairy, pantry staples, regeneratively farmed meat and bread. You also have the freedom to just shop their range of organic fruit and veg and choose exactly what you want. Home delivery is available for $12.50, or you can collect from one of 30+ pickup points free of charge.
Paddock 2 Porch
Paddock 2 Porch makes it easy to enjoy seasonal farm-fresh produce and delivers to the Gold Coast, Tweed Coast and the coast down to Ballina. Their subscription model lets you choose weekly or fortnightly boxes and benefit from subscription savings, and they even offer specialised juicing boxes for those who love starting the day with a fresh press. Delivery fees vary depending on your order size.
Go Organic
Based in Newcastle, Go Organic delivers certified organic fruit and veg boxes to homes across Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, the Central Coast, Hunter and Port Stephens. Boxes come in a range of sizes to suit singles, couples or families, and you can customise your weekly selection with pantry staples and extras. Delivery is available to your door, with free pickup options at local collection points.
FreshBox (Organic)
Operating in North Brisbane, Bribie Island and the Sunshine Coast, FreshBox specialises in fresh, organic fruit and vegetable delivery. Their boxes are available in multiple sizes to suit your household and can be paired with extras like organic juices, eggs or pantry essentials. Delivery is a flat $12, or free for boxes over $180.
The Farm Shop
Based in Toowoomba, The Farm Shop brings the best of seasonal local produce to homes across South East QLD, including the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Their curated boxes showcase what’s freshest and in season, and you can also build your own box that aligns directly with your preferences. Delivery fees vary depending on your location.
Food For Change
If you’re looking to combine healthy eating with giving back, Food For Change is a not-for-profit produce delivery service operating across NSW, VIC and the ACT on a monthly basis. Their $70 monthly Basics Box includes around 9kg of fresh seasonal fruit and veg, and every purchase provides 50 meals to Australians in need. Even better, delivery is free, so you can nourish your family while making a positive impact in your community.
Regardless of your household size or budget, there’s a box out there to help you eat fresher, waste less and support local growers along the way. And if you can’t opt for an organic or spray free option but want to minimize the ingestion of pesticides, check out this article for a hack a holistic health coach swears by for her family.
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