Organic Delivery Company

Organic Delivery Company: organic produce delivered from growers to the door

Organic Delivery Company is a British online grocery business built around certified organic food and household goods. Its catalogue covers fresh fruit and vegetables, dairy and eggs, chilled foods, cupboard staples, drinks and non-food items such as toiletries and cleaning products. Orders are placed through the website and delivered to the customer's address, with the company presenting itself as a route from the farm to the door.

The shop states that it has been delivering quality for over 20 years and describes its range as 100% organic. It also frames the model in environmental terms, arguing that sourcing directly from growers means less waste, less packaging and fewer food miles.

Fresh produce and seasonal British sourcing

Fruit and vegetables form the core of the offer, organised by type: green vegetables, onions, peppers and aubergine, potatoes, squash and pumpkin, root vegetables, mushrooms, garlic, chillies and ginger, salads, lettuce and leaves, sprouted seeds, tomatoes and fresh herbs and spices. The fruit side includes bananas, apples and pears, exotic fruit, soft fruit and berries, stone fruit and grapes, citrus, nuts and melons.

A dedicated section highlights British organic produce, with the company stating that it works with UK organic growers. Seasonal lines listed on the site at the time of writing included cauliflower, purple sprouting broccoli, radish, vine tomatoes, aubergine, mini cucumber, rainbow chard and curly green kale, all marked as produced in the UK. Other seasonal and local items shown included broccoli, washed carrots, brown mushrooms and celery.

The site also profiles individual suppliers. One example is David Govier, described as the second generation of the Govier family to farm Langridge Farm organically, having taken over from his father Bernard; the company credits him with growing kale. More broadly, it says it works with organic growers both in the UK and further afield.

Boxes, plastic-free shopping and juicing

Alongside individual items, the shop sells set boxes in several formats: top selling boxes, vegetable boxes, fruit boxes, plastic-free boxes, salad boxes, juicing boxes and office fruit boxes. There are also bulk fruit and vegetable sections, including produce intended for juicing.

Packaging reduction is treated as a distinct part of the range. The company says it has always done what it can to limit packaging, particularly plastic, and has created a dedicated plastic-free area where shoppers are guaranteed not to find plastic; it is subdivided into fruit without plastic and vegetables and salad without plastic.

Dairy, cupboard goods and drinks

The dairy and eggs section covers cheddar and hard cheese, sheep and goat cheese, biscuits for cheese, soft cheese, flavoured and natural yogurt, sheep and goat milk yogurt, non-dairy alternatives, fresh milk, farm eggs, butter and spreads. Chilled foods include vegetarian and tofu delicatessen items and soya yogurt.

The food cupboard spans oils and vinegars, home baking essentials such as flour, sugar and syrup, biscuits, crisps and snacks, sweets and treats, snack bars, bakery items including pizza bases, speciality breads, pittas and wraps, breakfast cereals, oats, muesli and granola, condiments, dressings, olives and antipasti, pickles and chutney, table sauces, tinned tomatoes, baked beans and soups, herbs and spices, Far Eastern cooking sauces, stock, superfoods, dried fruit, nuts and seeds, pasta, rice, lentils and pulses, honey, jams and marmalades, and nut butters and spreads. A wellbeing and supplements section is also listed.

Drinks include tea, coffee and hot chocolate, with instant, ground and decaffeinated coffee, coffee substitutes, herbal and decaf teas, dairy alternatives, fruit and vegetable juices, cordials and squash, kefir water, soft and fizzy drinks and mixers, and a wine and spirits selection covering white, red and rosé wine, sparkling wine and spirits.

Household, personal care and baby products

Beyond food, the catalogue extends to personal care and cleaning: feminine hygiene, washing-up and general cleaning products, toilet tissue, shampoo and conditioner, shower and bath items, dental care, children's toiletries, facial and skin care, hand soap and laundry products. A baby and child section lists baby food, toiletries and nappies.

Delivery and ordering

Orders are handled through the website's cart and checkout, with delivery calculated at that stage. The company advertises free delivery on orders over £30.00 and states that it delivers nationwide, while noting that some products are only available in the London area; customers are asked to log in or register so that availability can be checked against their postcode. A wishlist function and gift cards are also part of the online shop.