8 Best Produce Delivery Boxes, According to Registered Dietitians

This online value grocery store delivers high-quality foods at affordable prices and is aimed at reducing food waste. The brand works directly with farmers and food producers to source all of its products, including organic produce. Perfectly good food that would have otherwise gone to waste is delivered to your doorstep at a fraction of traditional grocery store prices.

How it works: Begin with a curated cart featuring organic produce and sustainably sourced groceries including high-quality meats, seafood and pantry staples. Then, you can remove or add items to personalize your cart. Your order gets automatically checked out when your three-day shopping window closes each week, so be sure to make any changes before then. You can skip a box or pause your plan at any time.

Lab results: Testers were pleased with the selection and said ordering was fairly simple, though you'll need to take note of the shopping window. Items arrived on time, and deliveries were fresh for both our experts and at-hometesters – no squashed produce here. Produce was packed well, with several cold packs to ensure freshness, but note that all items come in one box including shelf-stable goods. Several testers were impressed with the freshness of the produce itself, with one saying, "I was actually surprised by the quality of most of the items in the box and most were better than I have been able to find at my local supermarket."

One of the challenges with many produce delivery services is availability – you'll rarely find options that ship fruits and veggies nationwide and even fewer that deliver same day. But Amazon Fresh, also one of our top grocery delivery services, offers a wide selection of fresh produce that you can have delivered within a few hours.

How it works: You'll need to be an Amazon Prime member to take advantage of Amazon Fresh. Select from a variety of fresh produce, packaged foods and more on the Amazon digital interface which we found easy to navigate. Choose a delivery window that works for you, and get live updates as your shopper assembles your order. While many customers use the service to shop from Whole Foods, Amazon Fresh offers a wide variety of quality products at low prices.

Lab results: Our experts and testers alike loved the convenience of having fresh produce and goods delivered same-day. The interface is easy to navigate and your order history will be listed among all of your other Amazon orders for quick reference. The produce was good quality, and the selection featured everything you'd need to whip up a nutritious dinner or snack. "The organic Honeycrisp apples were juicy, fresh and packaged well," a tester said. You'll want to be home to promptly move the produce into the fridge though, since not all deliveries come in insulated bags.

Rescued produce is the focus of this sustainable online grocer that sells fruits and veggies that are perfectly fresh but would have otherwise gone to waste (think too big or too small or misshapen). Items are consciously sourced and organic options are available.

How it works: Start by selecting a pre-set produce box that comes in a variety of sizes. You can then customize your selection and add on other grocery staples. You'll have the option to switch the harvest you receive for future orders too. There are occasionally last-minute swaps based on availability since the selections are seasonal, but you can specify up to six types of items that you don't want to receive on your "Never List."

Lab results: The rescued produce was fresh, and we love the concept of repurposing fruits and veggies that would have otherwise gone to waste. "The fruit was on the smaller side, but it all tasted great," one tester said. Everything was delivered in a timely manner, and the variety was a welcome shake-up to weekly meal prep. "Quick, easy, fresh and no decision-making," another tester commented. We wish that the delivery area was larger and that you could have more control over what produce comes in your harvest box, but it's a solid choice if you are within the delivery area.

Known for fresh fruit boxes and gift baskets, the iconic Harry and David brand offers gourmet fruit-of-the-month club collections that are perfect for fruit enthusiasts and gifting. Vegetable options are available too.

How it works: Select from a variety of collections, including seasonal fruit, exotic and specialty fruits, fruit and cheese pairings and even an organic fruit box. Boxes start at $94.99 for three months depending on the variety, and you can purchase up to 12 months in advance. You can also select which month you'd like your deliveries to start. Other monthly clubs through the brand include decadent chocolates, chocolate-dipped fruit, wine and more. There is even a beautiful veggie of the month club.

Lab results: The premium quality of the fruit stood out to our registered dietitians. The service isn't ideal for grocery shopping and meal planning, but it's great for snacking and gifting. "I can tell a huge difference in quality and now understand why people buy produce from gourmet brands," one tester said. "I think it would be a unique gift for someone who enjoys fresh fruit and trying new things," another person added. "I would definitely purchase again for myself just because the quality is much better than I get at the local grocery store."

Looking to try new unique produce that isn't rescued? Melissa's offers a wide selection of premium fruits and vegetables, as well as fresh herbs and spices, dried nuts and even wine.

How it works: Shop a la carte or try one of the brand's exotic Fruit of the Month clubs, available in 3-, 6- and 12-month subscriptions. An assortment of gift baskets is also available, as well as items for specific seasons and holidays.

Lab results: The produce was fresh and many of our testers said that it introduced them to fruits and veggies they had never tried before. We like that the produce was arranged nicely and felt that the quality was top-notch for what we received. The subscription boxes are not customizable, but you can select your own produce if you purchase items a la carte. One tester said, "If you currently purchase from these types of services, I would recommend Melissa’s. Everything was fresh!"

Farm-fresh produce gets delivered straight to your door with this veggie-forward service from The Chef's Garden. The service was started as a way to bring high-quality produce to chefs, but you can now enjoy it right in the comfort of your own home.

How it works: Choose a seasonal box, build your own or select a box with options designed to support health goals such as heart health. Gifts are also available, and the service caters mostly to vegetables.

Lab results: The quality of the produce from The Chef's Garden was some of the best we saw in our tests. "The vegetables and lettuce were very fresh. So much better than purchasing in the grocery store," one tester said. Our registered dietitians appreciate that the service utilizes regenerative farming methods too but point out that there is no fruit available to order. "The taste was outstanding," another tester said. "It also introduced us to different preparation options to allow us to use the produce quickly."

Expand your palate with this fruit delivery service specializing in tropical produce. Produce comes mostly from family farms in Florida, California, Central America, South America and the Caribbean.

How it works: Create your own box and customize your tropical fruit choices by selecting three to six options per order. You'll find unique options like rambutan, mangosteen, soursop, red passion fruit and lychee, among many refreshing others. You can also purchase a surplus of just one fruit with a popular fruit box. The brand even has a dedicated set of boxes that features pink pineapple.

Lab results: Our registered dietitians love that the service introduces customers to a wide variety of unique fruits that many may have not even heard of. Testers agreed, with one saying, "I think it's a creative way to get people to eat more fruits and veggies that they would normally shy away from in the grocery store." Both testers and experts also liked the inclusion of cards that tell you how to use the fruit and how to know when it is ready. "Great fruit selection. The fruit was not ripe yet which is great because then I got longer to enjoy it," one tester said.

This grocery delivery service is aimed at reducing food waste. You'll find farm-fresh produce among other foods like animal and plant-based proteins, dairy, snacks and more.

How it works: Start by signing up and taking a quick quiz on your shopping preferences. You'll be assigned a shopping window and delivery day based on your location. The service starts you off with a pre-filled cart based on your preferences and what is in season, but you can add and remove items to customize it. You'll get automatically charged for the groceries in your cart after the shopping window closes, plus a delivery fee.

Lab results: "I like that it automatically builds a unique cart for you. It put in ingredients I wouldn't normally purchase day-to-day (rainbow chard, squash, etc.)," a tester said. "But for anything I didn't want, I could swap out and add something of my choosing." We loved the emphasis on rescued ingredients and ugly produce to prevent food waste. "I love the convenience of having food delivered, and I like Imperfect’s mission," another tester commented.