Imperfect Produce Review 2022

IMPERFECT PRODUCE REVIEW

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This imperfect produce review of online grocer Imperfect Foods takes a look at the company’s approach to building a better, less wasteful, food system. The company offer a way to shop sustainable groceries, foods and ingredients that were overgrown, undersold into store, or cosmetically defective, at affordable prices.

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Here are a few insights concluded over a 15-month timespan:

IMPERFECT PRODUCE REVIEW: FOOD QUALITY 

Imperfect Foods has been my main source of groceries each week for over a year. As I sorted through my weekly orders, I noticed certain questions that would arise: How can I tell the quality of the food if I cannot see it before I select it? What is the quality standard I should expect of sustainable food that is overgrown or defective?

The grocery products cannot be seen prior to receiving them, a truth that is consistent with all online grocery services. I have never received a rotten piece of produce while shopping with Imperfect Foods. The worst quality experience to date was with a package of Uncured Bacon Ends and Pieces, a 12-oz portion of would-be discarded “ends and pieces”. The bacon was overly fatty and salty, yet still edible. This type of risk is one I am willing to take in support of sustainable food sourcing.

One time, an item was missing. Customer Service is available and accommodates refunds on the spot.

IMPERFECT PRODUCE REVIEW: TIME SAVER

Over the past 15 months I’ve received Imperfect Foods on a regular basis and the delivery service saves time. I consider the date when the groceries will be dropped off and I don’t have to schedule in time to go grocery shopping, which usually runs me 1-1.5 hours on average. 

Imperfect Foods delivery service helps me keep a good amount of healthy produce on hand to create snacks and meals. The Wild Alaskan Salmon that comes per 1lb and frozen is a staple in the house. As is celery, Forager’s Unsweetened Cashew Yogurt, Quinn Peanut Butter Filled Pretzel Nuggets, Brown Rice Cakes, Imperfect Foods Creamy Unsalted Peanut Butter, 100% Cold Pressed Orange Juice and Cold Pressed Grapefruit Juice.

IMPERFECT PRODUCE REVIEW: PAUSING THE GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICE

Imperfect Foods has an easy to use online ordering system. The website is available as a phone app. Pause deliveries and pick them back up at any time. You can also take a break for 1-4 months or cancel indefinitely with no cost penalty. 

Over the past 15 months, I have skipped weeks mainly due to travel. I held my deliveries for five weeks earlier this year when I was out of town. I picked them up upon my return with the click of a button. 

CONCLUSION

In spite of food quality uncertainties, Imperfect Foods makes shopping for healthy kitchen staples and creative snacks possible with an easy to use digital interface and a time saving door-to-door grocery delivery service.