Riverford review
The organic veg-box gold standard, free delivery
Our verdict
The organic veg-box gold standard - certified organic, free delivery and employee-owned - if you are happy to pay the organic premium.
Get the deal - £15 off your first order| Cheapest box | £16.50 |
|---|---|
| One-off (no subscription) | Yes |
| Delivery | Most of mainland England and Wales by Riverford's own teams; free delivery |
| Current offer | £15 off your first order |
What we liked
- 100% certified organic, seasonal and largely UK-grown
- Free delivery on every order
- Employee-owned B Corp with high transparency
- Highly customisable boxes plus a big add-on range
What could be better
- Higher entry price than non-organic rivals
- Coverage gaps in Scotland and remote areas
- Organic premium means a higher cost than Oddbox
Packaging & ethics
- Certified B Corp
- Recyclable packaging
- Plastic-free / returnable
Packaging: Reusable and returnable packaging with minimal plastic.
Sourcing: Soil Association certified organic, seasonal, largely UK-grown; employee-owned.
Riverford is the UK's best-known organic veg-box scheme, founded in Devon in 1987 and now 100% employee-owned. Every box is certified organic, seasonal and largely UK-grown, and deliveries are made by Riverford's own local teams rather than couriers.
Boxes start at £16.50 for a small veg box and rise to around £29 for a large fruit-and-veg box, and delivery is free on every order - which narrows the gap with cheaper rivals that charge for delivery. You can pause deliveries, swap items and add extras from a large organic grocery range.
It is the natural choice for anyone who prioritises certified-organic produce and ethical ownership over the lowest price. If organic certification is not essential, Oddbox is cheaper.
Our hands-on notes: [To add - first-hand experience: portion sizes, how it cooked/tasted, packaging, and whether we would reorder.]
Refer-a-friend
Refer a friend: you both get £15 credit, and Riverford plants a tree.
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverford fully organic?
Yes - every Riverford box is certified organic by the Soil Association, and the company is an employee-owned B Corp.
Does Riverford charge for delivery?
No. Delivery is free on every order, made by Riverford's own local teams, which helps offset the organic premium on the produce.