If you’re not keen on heading to the supermarket for your fresh fruit and vegetables, there’s an alternative that delivers straight to your door. Oddbox is a service offering a selection of fresh produce at bargain prices that you might otherwise overlook, and our readers can get 50 percent off their first box with the code REACH50.
Oddbox collaborates directly with growers to supply produce that’s ‘too odd’ and at risk of being wasted, despite being perfectly edible. The service even gives you the chance to try out a new vegetable you’ve never come across before, the Manchester Evening News reports.
There are various sizes of boxes available, allowing you to customise the quantity to suit your needs and prevent further waste once the box arrives at your home. You also have the option to swap out items for something you’d prefer, offering a great opportunity to experiment with new recipes and ingredients you might typically steer clear of.
The pick-your-own boxes allow you to exclude ingredients you know you don’t like while still helping to reduce food waste. After all, if you’re going to chop up your vegetables anyway, does it really matter what shape they are?
Emma Bennett, Senior Brand and Content Manager, said: “Our research shows that a significant portion of the population is actively trying to change their minds about certain veggies but struggling to succeed. With our new pick-your-own boxes, we’re giving our community the option to experiment with new ingredients or completely avoid those they dislike all while staying ‘true’ to our mission of reducing food waste.”
She added: “95 percent of our community said having more choice made them waste less at home. And as our mission is all about fighting food waste, it makes sense for us to give people greater control over the fruit and veg they rescue in their Oddbox each week.”
The service offers the convenience of doorstep delivery, meaning there’s no need to queue for fresh produce. Our readers can enjoy 50 off their first Oddbox with the code REACH50.
However, it’s currently not available in the north east. Similar services include Lidl’s boxes or Wonky Veg Boxes, while those looking for complete meal solutions may want to consider HelloFresh‘s full recipe kits, or Mindful Chef‘s healthier meal plans.