I've been buying groceries from A&C for some years now. Customer service has been outstanding, and the many gifts of wine, olive oil and other pantry staples have been much appreciated. There are good... 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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I really like this company every thing is great and everyone who works in the company is super star.
I have a veg box every fortnight. The quality and freshness are usually superb and there's a wide choice of products. I like being able to swap items to suit our tastes and what's currently growing in the garden. In fact, I like the whole ethos of the company, including minimising and recycling packaging. And it's good to speak to a real person if you phone with a query.
I have been buying from Abel and Cole for many years and can highly recommend them. I like that a lot of their products come from independent local farms and are mostly organic and from small businesses. Information on the products and people who provide them and their beliefs about how they grow or manufacture their produce is regularly provided to the customer. The drivers are friendly and helpful and seem to be happy working for the company. Their Help Line is manned by cheerful and helpful people and I have rarely had any problems with ordering or deliveries or choice.
Abel & Cole produce & products are really lovely, opening the boxes is such a joy! Would definitely recommend.
Arrives regularly every Friday, as arranged;
Good quality and range of produce and no plastic or unnecessary packaging;
Responds to queries immediately and sorts any problems;
Fantastic cook book. Use it all the time;
Products always fresh and well packaged. Often receive a lovely freebie, this week’s was goat’s butter, which we enjoyed on toast and in mashed potato.
Always get my delivery early morning and boxes are always removed and plastic recycling also taken. Great service thank you
Nice things on offer. Simple to add or subtract items from list. Pleasure to browse the site
I am in Abel and Cole because they have all the organic options.
Boxes always put in the cupboard and empties collected. Always get a text to say box has been delivered. Great food and service.
Products are of the highest quality, always deliver on time and with courtesy.

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An early delivery....great products....the only place I've been able to find organic Soya yogurts ...very pleased
I’ve been shopping with Abel & Cole for years, and I honestly couldn’t recommend them more. I love their commitment to supporting farmers and providing high-quality organic food. The seasonal fruit and vegetables are always fresh, full of flavour, and the variety available is fantastic. It has completely changed the way my family shops and eats, encouraging us to enjoy what’s in season.
Their website is easy to use, deliveries are reliable, and customer service is excellent. On the rare occasion there’s an issue with an item, it’s resolved quickly and refunds are processed without any hassle. If you’re looking for a simple, convenient way to enjoy fresh, organic food at home, Abel & Cole is an outstanding choice. Highly recommended!
Always a good service from Abel & Cole. The delivery is prompt and the produce is always fresh and top quality. Highly recommended if you care about your food.
Always deliver with care, collect boxes from my porch quietly.I look forward to opening the box and sometimes getting a small surprise!
The produce is excellent, and sometimes so much better than supermarket equivalents that it is a revelation - for instance, carrots. The selection in a veg box is excellent, and always very fresh. I love working out a week's menus according to what I get in each week's box. Dried fruit ordered separately is exceptionally good. Packaging is recyclable.
Customer service is friendly and responsive. It's easy to customise your box by adding, cancelling or swapping items. Delivery is efficient and reliable.
For me, nothing could be better than having oranges which have not been sprayed with pesticide 17 times.
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