Eating organic food is commonplace these days. Now the focus has shifted to eating seasonal fruit and vegetables – all part of the evolutionary march towards a diet rich in low human intervention (LHI) foods. If you like the idea of lovely seasonal boxes delivered to your door weekly, read on for some options.
GreenCircle
Become a locavore (they only eat food that’s locally produced) and support local organic farm GreenCircle by purchasing a $30 Vegetable Bag from their online store. Note: buy this only if you like surprises and if you’re keen to experiment a little in the kitchen. Delivery charge is fixed at $5 per order.
Murray’s Organics
Check out Murray’s Organics, Singapore’s largest community supported agriculture (CSA) project, for farm produce grown in Johor Bahru. They offer lots of tropical fruit (think mangosteens and lychees) and Asian greens like kang kong. With weekly and bi-weekly delivery services, your handpicked selections will reach your home or office in no time.
SuperNature
SuperNature sells deluxe farm boxes ($70-$90) containing all the freshest organic produce available in every season. They’ve also categorised boxes specifically for Western and Asian palates so you know just what to get if you’re making a Caesar salad or a Chinese herbal soup. Purchases above $70 have delivery charges waived.
SG Organic
Pressed for time but still hoping to make it to the supermarket? Save some precious minutes by ordering a $50 fruit and veggies box from SG Organic for all the kale, spinach and zucchini you need. Delivery (inclusive of a $10 surcharge) is on Fridays or Saturdays.
The Organic Grocer
The friendly, dependable folks at The Organic Grocer provide vegetable and fruit boxes ($30-$55) comprising delicious, healthy items like Japanese sweet potatoes, avocadoes, and Portobello mushrooms. Our top pick? The Family Value Box, which has a great mix of Australian and Asian veggies and fruit. Just order before Monday, 11am to get your orders delivered on Wednesday or Thursday that same week.
Zenxin Organic
Zenxin Organic have got organic boxes (small for $35, large for $65) full of local tropical and seasonal produce – perfect for busy bees who want to whip up a quick lunch. Orders placed from 8:30am-6pm will be delivered the next day from 11am-6pm, and free delivery is offered for purchases above $150.
Images: SuperNature, SG Organic, The Organic Grocer