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Evaluating 160 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their excellent quality and delicious taste, often highlighting the company's commitment to fair trade and sustainability. Many appreciate the efficient and speedy delivery service, noting that orders arrive promptly and are well-packaged, often with eco-friendly materials. The overall service is frequently described as excellent, with people finding the ordering process easy and convenient. However, some customers experienced issues with packaging, reporting that some items, particularly rice bags, arrived ripped or squashed. A few also mentioned receiving incorrect items or finding that the "best before" date on a product was shorter than expected. Additionally, one person was disappointed with a product's lack of aromatic smell, while another had a delivery left on their doorstep without sufficient time to retrieve it.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My parcel arrived speedily and was very well packed in sustainable packaging. It's great to be able to purchase Fair Trade food stuffs and Transform Trade's tea bags alongside organic and ethical goo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been buying from True Origin since it started and Just Trading Scotland before that. We love True Origin vision and mission towards sustainability, quality products and putting people and plane... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A really good range of products, including delicious and versatile Kilombero rice from Malawi, dried mango from Burkina Faso, and pineapple jam from Kenya, all carefully-packed and delivered speedil... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My order arrived very quickly and everything was in order as expected. I have used Traidcraft Tea for many years and love its delicious strong taste, enough for the largest cup. We have enjoyed the... See more


Company details

  1. Online Food Ordering Service

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True Origin Foods works directly with a network of smallholder farmers and producers in the global south to source the finest ethical foods.


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4.8

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

713 reviews

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The product itself is brilliant

The product itself is brilliant, we're excited to support.
Unfortunately, the packaging it was sent in was not good quality and arrived all broken and squashed. We had two bags of rice ripped open as a result.
A better packing solution is needed.

September 15, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

It was easy to order

It was easy to order, which was shipped in good time.
Just had an item missing, but this was quickly rectifed and sent out swiftly

September 11, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A hamper to celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight!

A really good range of products, including delicious and versatile Kilombero rice from Malawi, dried mango from Burkina Faso, and pineapple jam from Kenya, all carefully-packed and delivered speedily.

I was making a kind of hamper to celebrate Fair Trade Fortnight, which this year is from September 22 to October 5.

September 22, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

The website is easy to use - clear and easy to place orders. Customer service is excellent - always someone on the end of the phone and they are helpful dealing with any specific requests.
A small problem I had with my delivery was quickly and courteously sorted.

September 11, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The information was clear and accurate

The information was clear and accurate
The goods were delivered at the precise time they were expected.
The web site was easy to negotiate
The lemon pepper has been very popular with my friends!!
I am buying more of it to give away as Xmas/Birthday gifts

August 22, 2025
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Best before date

. Best before date on teabags was shorter than had been listed on the website. If I had known I would have ordered a smaller quantity Parcel arrived promptly and well packed.

August 3, 2025

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