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

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I love Abel and Cole. Two little downsides: the delivery charge is rather steep if one considers weekly orders and there is no option to manage my favourites. Whatever I have ever purchased/received f... See more
We are on our 3rd veg box and have found the whole experience really great, simple and reliable. It is really easy to adjust the content each week to suite our needs. It is very reliable, arrives... See more
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Have been with Abel and Cole for many many years The service they provide the quality of food they provide exceptional If for any reason you are not happy or have received a substandard goods, sim... 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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I have been ordering from Abele & Co for sometime now and I'm consistently blown away by the freshness, taste, quality and sustainability of their food. In my case its their organic fruits and vegetables. Unlike supermarket alternatives, their fruits and vegetables taste as though they were picked that morning. The flavours are incredibly vibrant and flavorful. The fruits which I constantly purchase are, organic papaya,organic pineapple, organic peach and nectarine,organic grapes,organic apricots and organic plums all have a natural sweetness that are unmatched. The vegetables are what's in season.
They really do look after their customers, with the occasional discounts, a complimentary gift added to your delivery. The delivery is so stress free and you are kept informed throughout. The customer service is exceptional just like their produce. Definitely highly recommended.
Excellent early delivery in heatwave
All good quality organic products delivered very early in the heatwave
Good service
Always excellent , well packed goods . Left in safe place as agreed . Quiet vehicle , essential as we share a drive .
Drivers always polite and efficient .
The BEST in fresh organic products
The BEST in organic products especially the fruit and vegetables.
Been using their products for over a decade and never a disappointment.
Any issues are immediately and without quibble sorted out by refund or replacement.
Well done to the Abel and Cole teams.
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My last delivery was a sham…
My last delivery was left down the end of the garden right by the gate. Anyone could have taken it off e hasn’t been in. The delivery driver didn’t even come into the garden or knocked the door! I was also only given 2 hours notice of the delivery. The delivery drivers need to be pulled up on this. Also off of had more notice I could have put all the boxes and packaging out for collection but the delivery driver wouldn’t have collected them seem as he couldn’t be bothered to walk up to the front door!
Thank you
Julie smith
178 willow court
NP11 5lw

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Good service and good quality food
Good service and good quality food . Would have been 5 stars but failed to be as let down by cost,

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Fabulous
I get a weekly fruit and veg box and it's always great, love the freshness and quality. But what I particularly love is the customer support. They're always so kind and helpful and have had no problems supplying refunds on the few times I've requested them.
High quality service & organic foods.
Great service, communication and high quality organic foods.
I would have given an extra star or…
I would have given an extra star or two, but for one big issue I have with their website. It’s just too easy for orders to repeat the following week if one forgets to select products for one week only. This happened again this week and is very annoying especially if one happens to be away. I brought this up with them several times, but they refused to change the website… Their interchangeable boxes are a good idea but it also meant I ended up with double cucumbers and carrots this week.. The Riverford website works much better.. The range of products is very good .. It’s very expensive but I’m one person.. for most young families like mine with kids its unaffordable..

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I’ve been with Abel & Cole for over 20…
I’ve been with Abel & Cole for over 20 years and I’ve only ever received excellent service. The produce is amazing and the staff are so helpful. They were particularly brilliant throughout Covid. A truly loyal company!
Exceptionally good quality across all…
Exceptionally good quality across all the fruit and vegetables we have had. Frankly supermarket produce is tasteless in comparison. What a fantastic British business - clearly putting customers ahead of margins.
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.
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.
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