Able & Cole service is good - delivery driver always delivers on time and to my front door. Please could the boxes sometimes be a little less heavy and compacted so that I can lift the boxes comfortab... See more

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I've been with Abel & Cole for years. Their fresh fruit and vegetables just taste so much better than organic from even posh supermarkets. They have speciality foods which are so delicious - and al... See more
The food items I ordered were fresh and excellent. The delivery driver however, was disappointing. For the first time, my order was left in the full glare of the public to help themselves. Out of she... See more
Amazing service ,my veg box is always correct with fresh veg and fruit , you get a text giving you a delivery time which is very helpful so you not sitting in all day waiting. Delivery driver is frien... See more
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At Abel & Cole, we’ve trailblazed sustainable shopping since 1988 – doing food right from day one. What started with selling organic potatoes door to door has grown into a network of trailblazing farmers, sustainability experts and dedicated shoppers who all share the same passion for the planet. For over 35 years, we’ve delivered delicious, planet-friendly food, drink and more to homes across the UK. When our shoppers unbox their delivery, they can trust that it’s filled with top-quality groceries. Like high-welfare meat from award-winning farms. Responsibly caught, MCS-rated fish. Artisanal bread from family-run bakeries. And farm-fresh fruit & veg grown as nature intended. All ethically sourced from growers and makers who put the planet first and sustainably delivered in our returnable, reusable boxes. We’re proud to have built long-standing relationships with our farmers. We commit to paying our growers fairly, never squeezing them for profit and planning our boxes around their seasonal harvests. That means our iconic Fruit & Veg Boxes are always filled with the freshest, organic crops – grown sustainably with zero artificial pesticides. And for every Fruit & Veg Box we deliver, we donate fresh fruit & veg to fight food poverty through our One Box: One Portion charity initiative. We go the extra mile to make every shop sustainable for our customers. We say no to pointless plastic – that’s why there’s 77% less plastic in our Fruit & Veg Boxes than the same items from some of the biggest supermarkets. Our growing Club Zero collection gives shoppers over 100 zero-waste refills to choose from, slimming their bins even more. And as part of our Packaging Promise, we’ll always take back anything that can’t be recycled at home. Even collecting our customers’ flexi-plastics from any shop through our Plastic Pick-Up Service.
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- Zero pointless plastic
- Our Packaging Promise is to help you slim your bin. That means we only use packaging if it genuinely serves a purpose, like preventing food waste. We also make sure you can reuse, recycle, or return it to us for a sustainable end of life – so you don’t have to send anything from our deliveries to landfill.
- Zero air miles
- We source as much as possible from the UK to help keep food miles and carbon emissions as low as possible. For anything that can’t be sourced or grown in the UK, we have a zero airfreight policy in place.
- Farmers paid fairly
- Being fair on price means that we can help offer our farmers security – it’s important that they can make a profit, so they can reinvest it and continue to farm. As a proud Real Living Wage employer, we’re also committed to paying a fair price to our farmers to allow them to then pay a fair wage to their teams.
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Abel & Cole take the best care when…
Abel & Cole take the best care when delivering stocks by wrapping them in appropriate packaging and keeping things cool as needed. This ensures that their products are received in the best possible condition, to be enjoyed by their customers.
Deliveries are always on time and…
Deliveries are always on time and produce is fresh and mostly very good. I can choose what I want in my box and also choose a fornightly delivery.
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There is a good range of fruit and veg…
There is a good range of fruit and veg available. My only gripe is that the fruit sometimes gets a rough ride. Squashed bananas, bruised nectarines and plums.

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Excellent all round service
I love everything about this company. Their lovely food and excellent service are something I really value. I look forward to my deliveries which are usually nice and early. I really feel that I am valued as a customer and love the freebies.
The only thing that loses a star is no…
The only thing that loses a star is no forward notice of delivery time.
Everything else is great!
Mixed
Good - fresh veg, delivered regularly, recycle boxes
Bad - often items I don't want, delivery times vary too much, very very difficult to completely cancel

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Good natural produce
Good, wholesome natural fruit and veg delivered to my home regularly.
Great food straight to your door
A varied summery mix of courgettes, salad leaves,plums, and bananas plus the best chilled spoke juice ever in the 'surprise' section which i enjoy each time. Lots of interesting goods have been introduced yo me.
You are reminded to check what's coming a couple of days beforehand and have the opportunity to choose from a wide range of goods. Give it a go! It comes to you in sturdy boxes and efficient cool boxes too.
Absolutely wonderful produce and love…
Absolutely wonderful produce and love that we can choose what's in our fruit and veg box. About to move to Cumbria and really hoping you may start up over there too!!
Loving the fruit and veg box
Am 4 weeks in now and loving my fruit and veg box deliveries. The food has been of excellent quality and there’s plenty of it…. Arrives well packed. I like the fact that you can swap items in your box .. ensures we don’t waste anything. Definitely worth it to ensure we eat more fruit and veg !
I’m a long time customer and I love the…
I’m a long time customer and I love the choices and flexibility offered. Great products and excellent delivery service.
Always on time
Deliveries are always on time and delivered with care. Have been an A & C customer for many years and their customer service is excellent. I prefer to buy organic food and their range is very good.
Great company!
Organically farmed, good produce arriving at your doorstep. Good communication & service.

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I look forward my lovely deliveries and feel valued as a customer
Love your food and household products and have been enjoying them for many years. The fact that the produce is not only delicious but of high quality is important for me. There are usually special offers to look out for and occasional freebies that are most welcome. Queries are always answered promptly by friendly staff and your delivery drivers are courteous and helpful. Love the returnable boxes and always look forward to my deliveries. I feel appreciated as a loyal customer!
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I am EXTREMELY HAPPY with all my orders from Abel & Cole. The food arrives fresh and is delicious, I can definitely taste the difference from them and my supermarket. I also LOVE my free tea towel. THANK YOU SO MUCH😋
Oh and the delivery man is friendly👍🏻
thank you this morning's delivery person
Hi just want to thank this morning's delivery person for being so quiet and not waking me or the dogs. And also for delivering by 5am so that I could bring in it in the cool of the day before work.
Much appreciated.
And the cherries are delicious too!
Good quality generally
Good quality generally but sometimes you only get one day out of the veg so you need to be organised and use it all within one or two days. Occasionally I've had something not usable like squishy courgettes or really sad spinach. If the box is damp that's usually when it's a bit dodgy.

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Reliable and high quality
Extremely reliable delivery service with an easy-to-use site. We get a weekly small box. The produce is usually far better quality than from the supermarket these days. Comes dirt-free so less washing than some other veg boxes. Very simple process to e.g. skip a week when going on holiday.
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