Vegetable box schemes
galway |
environment |
opinion/analysis 
Friday September 01, 2006 16:07
by gníomhaí
Tired of supermarkets in Galway (and everywhere else) taking over? Here's what you can do:
Local businesses are closing down at an unprecedented rate while large supermarkets such as Tesco are grabbing an increasing share of the market at our expense.
Instead of giving the big supermarkets more money why not keep it local?. If you live in a small household you can get great value organic veggies in Slánú in Renmore (Ballyloughan Rd.) That's near GMIT and Dawn Dairies. It's a not for profit FÁS initiative.
Alternatively, if you live in a bigger household you can get an organic vegetable box scheme. If anyone's interested I can give them a number of a guy who delivers delicious organic veggies to their door. This means the money stays local (having said that some produce is imported when crops fail or for fruit)
I'd definately recommend either -the more money that stays out of big supermarkets' pockets, the better as far as I'm concerned.
Comments (12 of 12)
Jump To Comment: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12Sectors that can knock the Hypermarkets for six are Bakers, butchers and Vegetable shops. Search out your local and give them your custom. Don't let TESCO take over.
What is the number for the Galway scheme?
thanks
muscailt@yahoo.com
Hi,
Whats the number of the organic box delivery?
Thanks,
dflavin@online.ie
I'd like to know the number too for organic box deliveries: phoenixhealingcentre@REMOVETHISBITyahoo.com. Thanks
Contact Kenneth on 091 793 768 or 087 940 1709 re Veg. box scheme. He's based in Corrundula, Co. Galway
I get deliveries from an organic food company. I live in Dublin. The company is called Absolutely Organic. They are really great, very helpful and they give great advice on new receipe's for veg that your not familiar with. They do a number of vegetable and fruit boxes and they also do juicing boxes. I started deliveries with them over 2 years ago now and i have to say i am really happy with their service. I would strongely recommed this company to anyone in Dublin.
Their phone number is 01 4600467 and their email is info@absolutelyorganic.ie.
Laura B
Hi, thought I'd let you know we have been using Irish Village Markets for all our organic deliveries. They have a very easy to use website and source from a local farm. Can recommend them for price/quality and prompt delivery. There website is www.irishvillagemarkets.com
Home Organics offer an organic box delivery scheme for fruit. veg. eggs and cleaning products in Dublin. All products are sourced as locally as possible with much of the produce coming from Wicklow. A recipe service is supplied
Or....along with buying your veg from your local supply ,you can also buy buy store able Food in bulk from Independent Irish Health Foods,Scart cross Farranfore Co.Kerry.
This Food Company will sell bulk Food and deliver it for free to Galway or Dublin when purchases are above €500.
Their Food list is available from their web site and is ideal for People who are considering buying Food that can be stored for a long period of time. These store able Foods need to be stored in Mylar Bags with desiccants or oxygen absorbers that will keep Food fresh for long periods.
There are youtube vids on the net that will show how to do this.
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Hi,
iv been hearing good things about these organic deliverys and cant seem to get a number. I would appreciate it if you could give me the number for the galway delivery.
jamescollins1990@hotmail.com
These deliveries are absolutely brilliant. Never needed to buy vegs and fruits in supermarkets since 2 years now!! Better quality, and I save money. Finally it's easier for the household budget ;-)
log on to greenearthorganics.ie or call 091-793768
You can even order online!
we deliver organic veggies and fruit all over the Galway area, we have a 30acre organic farm 9 miles from Galway city and grow many of the veg ourselves. If you would like more info have a look at our website www.greenearthorganics.ie
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