Choku Bai Jo, one of Canberra’s most recommended organic produce delivery services. Photo: Daniella Jukic.
Seasonal, organic and locally-grown produce is becoming more popular– not just in Canberra but around the world.
If you’re interested in eating more organic fruit, vegetables and other fresh produce, you’ll want to make sure you have your goods delivered from the right place. Great organic food delivery services are committed to providing fresh, high-quality and affordable organic produce, delivered in a timely fashion.
In this article, we’ll outline the qualities to consider when choosing an organic food delivery service, and share where to find the best in Canberra.
What makes a great organic produce delivery service?
By choosing the right organic food delivery service, you’ll be reassured that you’ll get quality and delicious, in-season produce when you need it.
It can be helpful to keep the following in mind when choosing an organic food delivery service.
- High-quality produce. You want organic fruit and vegetables that are fresh and high quality, not stock that’s pretty well had its day. The best organic produce delivery services quality check their food before they pack and deliver.
- Well priced. Organic produce can be more expensive than regular supermarket produce, but that doesn’t mean you have to burn a hole in your pocket. You’ll want to check out different delivery services and compare prices.
- Range of products. Select a service with options that meet your needs. If you’re a family, for example, you’ll need to order a larger box of produce than if you’re a single person. You might also just want to opt for vegetables, or mixed fruit and vegetables. Some organic produce delivery services allow you to customise your box. Some even have other products you can buy online with your organic food order.
- Timely delivery. Being able to order online is convenient, but you’ll want to choose a service that delivers in a timely fashion. Explore when the organic food delivery service delivers, including days, location options and hours (some deliver after hours).
- Bonus products. Some organic food delivery services offer free bonus products with your order, say one choice of herbs with a small box and two choices for a large box. Check out what services offer.
The best organic produce delivery services in Canberra
RiotACT’s editorial team has combed through 20 years of on-site comments to compile a list of the most recommended businesses according to you.
To be listed in our Best of Canberra series, each business needs to have consistently received positive feedback on RiotACT and Facebook as well as maintaining a minimum average of 4/5 stars on Google.
Choku Bai Jo
Choku Bai Jo offers fresh produce boxes, including a small and large organic mix of fruits and vegetables, delivered Tuesdays and Fridays. Each box celebrates what’s in season, what has been harvested and what is extremely fresh.
Michelle Falvey-Smith wrote on Google, “Just received our first veggie and fruit box and it’s amazing. Huge variety and amazingly fresh.”
Australian Organic Produce
Australian Organic Produce is a family owned business with a passion for bringing organic and wholesome produce to Canberra (Wednesday deliveries). The business began in 2019. Customers choose a minimum of one organic box (three types available), shop for the rest of needed items like milk, breads and nuts, and then Australian Organic Produce takes care of the rest.
On Facebook, Rema Issa wrote, “Produce is always fresh and is such a reasonable price for what you receive.”
Doorstep Organics
Doorstep Organics is one of Australia’s longest-running online organic food delivery services. They offer a wide range of certified organic fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy, specialty groceries, and eco-friendly household products.
Monika Kollaras wrote on Google, “I’ve been shopping with Doorstep for over 6 years and would highly recommend them! Their produce is amazing, you get weekly emails about what produce is at its best and what is out of stock …”
If you’d prefer to pick your organic produce yourself, check out our article on the best fresh food markets in Canberra. Or, if you’re keen to take the night off cooking, our article on the best food delivery services in Canberra might be helpful.
Your experience with organic produce delivery services in Canberra
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you shop with an organic food delivery service?
Online shopping is usually the way to go. Different services have different set ups, with most setting a deadline for their next delivery. Some services offer only organic fruits and vegetables and others non-organic produce as well as other grocery and personal products. You select, provide delivery details, and away you go.
What is an organic food box?
Most organic food delivery services have “boxes” of produce to order. The type, size and price of boxes varies. Some have veggies only, some fruit and veggies, and some herbs. Other items might also be available. Each company is different so check box menus online.
I’m only a single person. Is it worth it to order a food box?
Most organic food delivery places have small boxes for individuals and smaller families. They’re priced accordingly.
What if the quality of the produce delivered isn’t great?
Check organic food delivery service websites for quality assurance commitments. These types of services are committed to delivering fresh, seasonal produce and some promote online that they quality check before packing and delivering. If you’re not happy with your produce, you should talk to the company involved.
What if the organic food delivery service doesn’t deliver to my area?
Some services offer pick-up points at a set time or set times through the week for those outside normal delivery destinations. Details are usually listed on their websites.
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