Fruit & Veg BoxesUpdated a month ago
We have 2 types of produce boxes: Seasonal Boxes and Certified Organic Boxes. You can enjoy different options within these two offerings that is sure to satisfy your needs based on diet and the requirements in your household. Continue reading to find out more about each product and the differences between the two.
Seasonal Boxes
Where it’s from: The team and Djinda Produce source from the best available with their supplier network in WA. They are grown WA, with a focus on 100% locally grown by WA farmers.
About the product: These boxes are bursting with a selection of fresh, deliciously tasty vegetables and fruit to feed your family.
Seasonal Boxes are not 'certified organic'. The produce contained represents the variety possible in a commercial growing business. You may notice more variety and different lines are consistently available.
Options available:
Seasonal Fruit & Veg Box (Large)
Seasonal Fruit & Veg Box (Small)
Seasonal Vegetable Box (Large)
Seasonal Vegetable Box (Small)
Seasonal Fruit Box
This offering is available from Dirty Clean Food as we believe in making fresh, locally sourced produce accessible through delivery. By providing an alternative that is both value driven and diverse, we’re positive in enabling consumers with options that are suitable to their lifestyle.
Certified Organic Box
Where it’s from: The Certified Organic Produce Box is supplied by Chris Maus from Maus Organics (ACO Certification number 1289). This produce is all certified organic and is supplied by Maus Organics in Serpentine.
About the product: These boxes are handpicked by Chris every Sunday and Monday night and are delivered directly to our team for your weekly deliveries. Chris grows crops directly on farm and also sources certified organic produce from other suppliers around Australia. The reason for this is that the market and conditions for organic growing is small in WA. What is available depends on what can be grown to the ACO certified standard. Chris aims to include a mix of fruit and vegetables, though at times fruit can be limited. He will fill the box up to what is expected, to make up any lines that are low in supply.
Maus Organics have been supplying their certified organic produce to Stirling Farmers Market and Manning Farmers Market for over 10 years. The organic boxes are a true reflection of farmers market produce that is sourced responsibly. With all organic produce, there is a shorter shelf life for these products and they may appear uniquely characteristic as they have not been chemically treated in a way that largescale commercial produce has. You may find and odd bug or flaw in your produce- this is a sign that it’s a healthy and thriving crop!
Options available:
Certified Organic Produce Box – Large
Certified Organic Produce Box – Small
What’s the Difference?
There are some key differences between the products supplied, and depending on your needs you can still enjoy fresh and delicious produce that is farm direct.
A visual difference is obvious- organic produce always has its own unique look and feel.
The main difference is that the Seasonal Boxes are not certified organic. Though the farmers might practice some organic principles, the variety represented is only possible through commercial farming.
The second difference between the two is the variety of produce. The Seasonal Boxes contain a large variety of fruit & veg that changes regularly. The Organic Boxes contain mainly vegetables (with the inclusion of fruit where possible) that are staples week to week, and some small variations based on what is available.
Our goal is to always support local farmers, industries and businesses. As organic is a small industry in WA that has many obstacles such as seasonal effects, supply chain, storage, and large supermarket chains with exclusivity supplier contracts, we provide an option for fresh fruit & veg at the request of customers and aim to remain transparent on the differences between the two offerings.
If you would like certified organic produce we recommend you buy the Certified Organic boxes and produce. If you would like seasonally focused, local produce to try every week, we recommend the Seasonal Box. Look out for the product title and description as we will always clearly state if the product is organic.