Frequently Asked Questions

Eatlocal is your go-to service for fresh, Tag 1, top-grade, locally-sourced fruit and vegetable box deliveries in the South Island. We're passionate about produce and our local artisan food products, and getting it all delivered right to your door as quickly as possible. 

Not all produce is created equal!  The produce industry uses grades, or tags, to denote the quality of an item, with Tag 1 being the highest. This tag is assigned to products that meet the highest standards in terms of freshness, appearance, and overall quality. These products are free from defects and exhibit superior characteristics such as size, colour, and texture.

Our fresh, seasonal produce is proudly sourced from trusted local growers in New Zealand.  Our amazing artisan food producers, many of whom are small businesses just like us, can be found tucked away in all corners of the country.  By supporting Eatlocal, you're  also enabling many other valuable Kiwi businesses to flourish. 

You can place an order through our user-friendly website where you can either create your own box or choose one of our pre-set boxes. Be sure to check out the Wishlist feature to save your favourite items for easier ordering in the future, as well as securely storing your address and payment details.

We're all about less waste and more taste, so we do our utmost to minimise the use of single-use plastics. Our goal is to ensure that your produce arrives fresh while also caring for our planet. Our box liners, which help keep your items fresh during an overnight courier run, are fully biodegradable.  You can, of course, request no liner if you prefer.

Your satisfaction is our success story. We stand firmly behind the quality of our products, so if there is something you're not completely happy with, please let us know immediately. We can either refund the item, or in the case of Afterpay orders we will replace it in your next order with us. 

Yes, absolutely!  With the "Curate Your Own Content" option, you have the freedom to choose the exact produce you want in your box.

Absolutely. We understand that many of our customers have specific dietary preferences and restrictions. Our website allows you to see products based on various criteria including dairy- and gluten-free, vegan, etc, by using our Search function to help you find suitable products easily.

While we strive to offer a wide variety of products, we are always open to suggestions from our customers. If there is a specific product you would like to see on our website, please let us know, and we will do our best to source it for you.

You can opt for a hassle-free weekly subscription where a fresh pre-set produce box is delivered on the same day each week. here are no contracts, and you can cancel at any time. Click here to go to the Subscription section of our website.

We dispatch orders every day for delivery Monday to Friday. Our amazing network of couriers aim to deliver as promptly as possible, ensuring your edibles remain fresh! For specific delivery questions regarding your area, please contact us directly.

Once we hand your box over to our hardworking couriers, your delivery could take place at any time during the working day, sometimes up to 6pm, depending on how busy they are that day.

We charge $10 to urban addresses and $15 for rural deliveries.  

At the current time, we deliver to the South Island only.

Yes we do, with Tuesday being the final day for dispatch to ensure your box reaches you in time.  Your order needs to hit our inbox by 11am Monday. There is a $15 courier fee for rural deliveries. 

We maintain a $50 minimum order value.

We accept a wide range of payment methods including Visa, MasterCard, Afterpay, American Express and direct bank transfer, offering you flexibility in how you wish to pay for your orders.  All card payments are processed through Stripe, a secure payment processing platform that allows us to safely and effectively accept online and credit card payments.

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To make life simple for our Our Fruit At Work customers, we can invoice directly, taking away the extra admin for you around using the company credit card!

Yes, we offer gift cards from as little as $20 that can be purchased through our website, providing a fantastic gift option for your friends and family.  They are emailed straight to the recipient with your own personalised message that you create at the time of purchase.  

Yes! We offer gift options so you can surprise a loved one with a curated box of fresh and local products. Just enter the recipient’s address in the delivery details, and we'll take care of the rest. You can also include a personalised message to add that special touch. Rest assured, the recipient won't see any price information.

Yes, you can add special instructions for your delivery in the "Notes" section at the checkout. 

Fruit At Work is a service we provide that delivers fresh, premium quality, seasonal fruit boxes to offices in Christchurch, encouraging healthy snacking and boosting team morale and well-being. We are your one-stop shop as we also supply other kitchen essentials such as milk, tea, coffee, fresh juice and honey.

Providing Fruit at Work boxes in the office offers a healthy alternative to typical snacks, helps team members feel appreciated, and can contribute to a happier, more productive workplace environment.

Our customers have praised the Fruit at Work service, highlighting the exceptional quality of the fruit, and expressing appreciation for the positive impact it has on their teams' satisfaction and office atmosphere.  Here's a quote from one of our happy team members:-

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" A wee thank you for everything you do for us, your delicious fruit box is LOVED by our team."

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We love the interaction with our customers when we deliver the fruit boxes - it's great when people cheer as you walk in - "yay, the fruit's here!"

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Our Fruit at Work service is designed to be flexible and commitment-free, with no contracts or sign-up periods, allowing you to adjust your orders based on your business' evolving needs and preferences.

We pride ourselves on delivering fruit that is not only fresh but also of premium quality and rich in nutrients. Our selection is seasonal, ensuring that the fruit is at its best in terms of flavour and nutritional value. 

Our premium-quality fruit selection through the seasons can include:

Summer - Nectarines, apricots, peacharines, plums, peaches, pluots, cherries, apples (red and green), bananas, blueberries.
Autumn - Bananas, Kiwifruit (green, gold and red), kiwiberries, feijoas, apples (red and green), pears, grapes
Winter - Bananas, mandarins, apples (red and green), pears, grapes, oranges, kiwifruit
Spring - Mandarins, oranges, bananas, apples, kiwifruit

Here are some key strategies to ensure your office fruit box stays vibrant and tasty:

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• Just like at home, avoid storing fruits in direct sunlight or near heat sources like a coffee maker. Aim for a cool, well-ventilated area in your office or breakout area.

• Berries, grapes and stone fruits like peaches and nectarines (once ripe) will last longer when stored in the crisper drawer of your office fridge.

• Fruits like bananas, apples, pears, and citrus (mandarins and oranges) do best at room temperature.

• Some fruits, like apples and bananas, release ethylene gas which speeds up ripening in other fruits. Keep these separate from the rest, or store them in the fridge to slow down the process.

• Hold off on washing your fruit until just before you enjoy it. Moisture can accelerate spoilage.