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
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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
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
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
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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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True Origin, PA3 4BT, PAISLEY, United Kingdom
- 01412550901
- info@trueorigin.org.uk
- jts.co.uk
4.8
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Excellent quality food and cookware
Excellent quality food and cookware. The chocolate is my favourite
November 9, 2024
Great tea and other food products thank…
Great tea and other food products thank you
November 10, 2024
All arrived safely and was what I was…
All arrived safely and was what I was expecting
October 28, 2024
OVER PACKAGED!!…
Why on earth did you use so much packaging?
The original box is adequate AND it would have been useful to have an invoice in the box, especially as I am sharing with a friend!!
November 8, 2024
Reply from True Origin
Hi Helen,
Sorry to hear you are disappointed with your order. If we had sent out your tea in the original box your product would not have arrived intact. Delivery vans have multiple packages of various weight and your tea would have been damaged in transit as the tea does not have a lot of weight to it and can be crushed very easily. I am sure if that had happened you would have been equally unhappy. All our packaging is recyclable and can be used again. We take care to ensure what you receive is as advertised.
As you paid online and upfront your invoice/receipt is sent to your email address direct from our website. We had not been informed that your order was to be shared with other person. We do not include invoices in our despatch boxes unless requested otherwise.
I am happy your parcel arrived in good condition and I hope this has helped explain why the order was well packaged. All the best, Martin.
My order was despatched quickly
My order was despatched quickly, and I received it in good time. The contents were exactly what I had ordered.
November 1, 2024
Excellent shopping experience
The ordering process was straightforward.
All received as ordered and in pristine condition.
Have used the orange and cinnamon marmalade - delicious!
Great to know the producers are being rewarded fairly.
October 11, 2024
Prompt and accurate delivery.
October 2, 2024
Good products promptly sent.
Good products promptly sent.
Slightly irritated by Royal Mail. They messaged that there would be an evening delivery but it came early afternoon when we were out, and was left on the doorstep (roadside) which their note declared to be my “safe place: enclosed porch” - it would have been better to redeliver it when someone was in.
October 3, 2024
Good experience
I do like this company and would recommend them to anyone. Easy to order, delivered on time. Good products, waiting for them to start selling loose tea.
October 1, 2024
Great products delivered quickly
Great products delivered much quicker than expected. The Kilombero rice is fantastic, best brown rice I’ve ever tasted
October 1, 2024
Great product- great service
September 29, 2024
Good products and prompt delivery
September 6, 2024
Fairtrade biscuits
I can't find Fairtrade biscuits in the supermarket so am glad to buy them online from you. They are expensive though, so I keep them for special occasions or to include in a hamper of Fairtrade goodies.
September 6, 2024
Helpful staff and prompt delivery
One item ordered unavailable, so I was consulted by phone about a possible substitution. Very helpful staff and prompt delivery for the Fairtrade stall I run.
August 31, 2024
Quality food products which are…
Quality food products which are ethically grown and harvested and supplied at a fair price for the farmers.
September 7, 2024
True Origin Inspiringies always most…
Phone calls and deliveries always most satisfactory and positive.
Glad to be back in loop after covid interruption.
The whole ethical side and morale is infectious and inspiring.
Many thanks for helping us all and more to make world a better place.
September 4, 2024
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