In today's economy, finding fresh produce can be a costly endeavour. But one mum has found a way to get her hands on a big haul of high-quality fruit and veg for $54, which is - we’re sad to say - probably a relatively good deal with the way inflation is going these days.

Sharing her tip in a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, the mum wrote: "If you haven’t already heard of Funky Foods AU jump on it! $54 delivered to your door for all this produce that would otherwise be going to landfill because it doesn’t look pretty enough for the shops!"

"I think currently it’s Brisbane based only but if enough of us all get on board I’m sure they’ll expand! Spot the whole lettuce! This is a large box. They do smaller ones for $27 I believe."

A Brisbane mum shared how she scored all this fresh produce for $54 despite the fact that food prices have been skyrocketing across the country. Credit: Facebook/Markdown Addicts Australia.​

Many Australians can relate to the struggle of trying to eat healthy on a budget, and the Funky Foods AU post resonated with many people.

Commenters praised the company for its efforts to reduce food waste, and some even shared tips on where to find similar deals in their own areas.

One person wrote: "I wish they did that where I live. I'm always looking for cheaper fruit and veg to juice."

"Farmers Pick is in Melb, same concept," another suggested.

A third recommended: "Thank you for the post. I found Good and Fugly in NSW!"

"If this isn’t your area, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers markets. I buy from a local shop, it supports their farm and the farms they buy from direct. The floods caused some shortages but they managed quite well," another added.

It should also be noted that Harris Farm Markets also offer “aesthethically-challenged” fruits and vegs to customers for a fraction of their prices under its “Imperfect Picks” catalogue.

With the rising costs of living, many Aussies are questioning the practice of rejecting “ugly” fresh produce from being sold at supermarkets. Credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images.​

While the Funky Foods AU post has been met with mostly positive reactions, some commenters have raised concerns about the pricing. $54 for a large box of produce may seem like a lot, but when you consider the amount of food waste that occurs in Australia each year, it's actually a pretty good deal.

One comment read: "Does all that really cost $54? It should’ve been sold lower than that cos all that would go into the landfill tho. Or they can donate it to people who are desperate for it making money out of everything tho."

Others pointed out the unrealistic ‘beauty standards’ that supermarkets imposed on food, emphasising that everyone should have the right to get their hands on fresh food regardless of whether it is "pretty" or not and highlighting how the practice is harmful and can only foster more food wastage.

One user wrote: "Really if we think about that statement. It goes to landfills because it doesn't look pretty enough. What spoilt entitled cr**py level of evolution we have gotten to. Everyone deserves food."

"Ideally these should be sold as the regular produce with lower price and the "pretty" ones can be sold as the perfect bunch with marked up prices," another argued.

A third said: "What blows my mind is that they’d rather it go to landfill than give to homeless or perhaps people who cannot afford to buy anything."

In any case, it's great to see companies like Funky Foods AU working to reduce food waste and make fresh produce more accessible for everyone.

While the produce may not be as aesthetically pleasing as the fruit and veg you'd find in the grocery store, it's still fresh and delicious. And it's a great way to save money on your grocery bill.

So if you're looking for a way to save money on fresh produce, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers' markets. You might be surprised at what you find!

 

[Joyem]

I buy some when they are at the supermarket, just as good only some odd shapes.

 

[Halona]

They've been available at the Major supermarkets for a number of years now...I often buy the avo's or lemons etc. It's nothing new...

 

[Singomate]

In today's economy, finding fresh produce can be a costly endeavour. But one mum has found a way to get her hands on a big haul of high-quality fruit and veg for $54, which is - we’re sad to say - probably a relatively good deal with the way inflation is going these days.

Sharing her tip in a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, the mum wrote: "If you haven’t already heard of Funky Foods AU jump on it! $54 delivered to your door for all this produce that would otherwise be going to landfill because it doesn’t look pretty enough for the shops!"

"I think currently it’s Brisbane based only but if enough of us all get on board I’m sure they’ll expand! Spot the whole lettuce! This is a large box. They do smaller ones for $27 I believe."

A Brisbane mum shared how she scored all this fresh produce for $54 despite the fact that food prices have been skyrocketing across the country. Credit: Facebook/Markdown Addicts Australia.​

Many Australians can relate to the struggle of trying to eat healthy on a budget, and the Funky Foods AU post resonated with many people.

Commenters praised the company for its efforts to reduce food waste, and some even shared tips on where to find similar deals in their own areas.

One person wrote: "I wish they did that where I live. I'm always looking for cheaper fruit and veg to juice."

"Farmers Pick is in Melb, same concept," another suggested.

A third recommended: "Thank you for the post. I found Good and Fugly in NSW!"

"If this isn’t your area, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers markets. I buy from a local shop, it supports their farm and the farms they buy from direct. The floods caused some shortages but they managed quite well," another added.

It should also be noted that Harris Farm Markets also offer “aesthethically-challenged” fruits and vegs to customers for a fraction of their prices under its “Imperfect Picks” catalogue.

With the rising costs of living, many Aussies are questioning the practice of rejecting “ugly” fresh produce from being sold at supermarkets. Credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images.​

While the Funky Foods AU post has been met with mostly positive reactions, some commenters have raised concerns about the pricing. $54 for a large box of produce may seem like a lot, but when you consider the amount of food waste that occurs in Australia each year, it's actually a pretty good deal.

One comment read: "Does all that really cost $54? It should’ve been sold lower than that cos all that would go into the landfill tho. Or they can donate it to people who are desperate for it making money out of everything tho."

Others pointed out the unrealistic ‘beauty standards’ that supermarkets imposed on food, emphasising that everyone should have the right to get their hands on fresh food regardless of whether it is "pretty" or not and highlighting how the practice is harmful and can only foster more food wastage.

One user wrote: "Really if we think about that statement. It goes to landfills because it doesn't look pretty enough. What spoilt entitled cr**py level of evolution we have gotten to. Everyone deserves food."

"Ideally these should be sold as the regular produce with lower price and the "pretty" ones can be sold as the perfect bunch with marked up prices," another argued.

A third said: "What blows my mind is that they’d rather it go to landfill than give to homeless or perhaps people who cannot afford to buy anything."

In any case, it's great to see companies like Funky Foods AU working to reduce food waste and make fresh produce more accessible for everyone.

While the produce may not be as aesthetically pleasing as the fruit and veg you'd find in the grocery store, it's still fresh and delicious. And it's a great way to save money on your grocery bill.

So if you're looking for a way to save money on fresh produce, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers' markets. You might be surprised at what you find!

 

[Singomate]

Don't complain 3 of you costs less than $20.00

 

[Thecheesequeen]

Don't complain 3 of you costs less than $20.00

??? Haven’t a clue what you mean.

 

[riskydave]

In today's economy, finding fresh produce can be a costly endeavour. But one mum has found a way to get her hands on a big haul of high-quality fruit and veg for $54, which is - we’re sad to say - probably a relatively good deal with the way inflation is going these days.

Sharing her tip in a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, the mum wrote: "If you haven’t already heard of Funky Foods AU jump on it! $54 delivered to your door for all this produce that would otherwise be going to landfill because it doesn’t look pretty enough for the shops!"

"I think currently it’s Brisbane based only but if enough of us all get on board I’m sure they’ll expand! Spot the whole lettuce! This is a large box. They do smaller ones for $27 I believe."

A Brisbane mum shared how she scored all this fresh produce for $54 despite the fact that food prices have been skyrocketing across the country. Credit: Facebook/Markdown Addicts Australia.​

Many Australians can relate to the struggle of trying to eat healthy on a budget, and the Funky Foods AU post resonated with many people.

Commenters praised the company for its efforts to reduce food waste, and some even shared tips on where to find similar deals in their own areas.

One person wrote: "I wish they did that where I live. I'm always looking for cheaper fruit and veg to juice."

"Farmers Pick is in Melb, same concept," another suggested.

A third recommended: "Thank you for the post. I found Good and Fugly in NSW!"

"If this isn’t your area, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers markets. I buy from a local shop, it supports their farm and the farms they buy from direct. The floods caused some shortages but they managed quite well," another added.

It should also be noted that Harris Farm Markets also offer “aesthethically-challenged” fruits and vegs to customers for a fraction of their prices under its “Imperfect Picks” catalogue.

With the rising costs of living, many Aussies are questioning the practice of rejecting “ugly” fresh produce from being sold at supermarkets. Credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images.​

While the Funky Foods AU post has been met with mostly positive reactions, some commenters have raised concerns about the pricing. $54 for a large box of produce may seem like a lot, but when you consider the amount of food waste that occurs in Australia each year, it's actually a pretty good deal.

One comment read: "Does all that really cost $54? It should’ve been sold lower than that cos all that would go into the landfill tho. Or they can donate it to people who are desperate for it making money out of everything tho."

Others pointed out the unrealistic ‘beauty standards’ that supermarkets imposed on food, emphasising that everyone should have the right to get their hands on fresh food regardless of whether it is "pretty" or not and highlighting how the practice is harmful and can only foster more food wastage.

One user wrote: "Really if we think about that statement. It goes to landfills because it doesn't look pretty enough. What spoilt entitled cr**py level of evolution we have gotten to. Everyone deserves food."

"Ideally these should be sold as the regular produce with lower price and the "pretty" ones can be sold as the perfect bunch with marked up prices," another argued.

A third said: "What blows my mind is that they’d rather it go to landfill than give to homeless or perhaps people who cannot afford to buy anything."

In any case, it's great to see companies like Funky Foods AU working to reduce food waste and make fresh produce more accessible for everyone.

While the produce may not be as aesthetically pleasing as the fruit and veg you'd find in the grocery store, it's still fresh and delicious. And it's a great way to save money on your grocery bill.

So if you're looking for a way to save money on fresh produce, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers' markets. You might be surprised at what you find!

I think you will find postage is probably upping the price there, the post office or freight people will be gouging to ship it as usual.

 

[Ricci]

I always buy the miss-shapes from Woolies, sold prepacked as "The Odd Bunch".

 

[Beatie]

In today's economy, finding fresh produce can be a costly endeavour. But one mum has found a way to get her hands on a big haul of high-quality fruit and veg for $54, which is - we’re sad to say - probably a relatively good deal with the way inflation is going these days.

Sharing her tip in a popular Facebook group for bargain hunters, the mum wrote: "If you haven’t already heard of Funky Foods AU jump on it! $54 delivered to your door for all this produce that would otherwise be going to landfill because it doesn’t look pretty enough for the shops!"

"I think currently it’s Brisbane based only but if enough of us all get on board I’m sure they’ll expand! Spot the whole lettuce! This is a large box. They do smaller ones for $27 I believe."

A Brisbane mum shared how she scored all this fresh produce for $54 despite the fact that food prices have been skyrocketing across the country. Credit: Facebook/Markdown Addicts Australia.​

Many Australians can relate to the struggle of trying to eat healthy on a budget, and the Funky Foods AU post resonated with many people.

Commenters praised the company for its efforts to reduce food waste, and some even shared tips on where to find similar deals in their own areas.

One person wrote: "I wish they did that where I live. I'm always looking for cheaper fruit and veg to juice."

"Farmers Pick is in Melb, same concept," another suggested.

A third recommended: "Thank you for the post. I found Good and Fugly in NSW!"

"If this isn’t your area, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers markets. I buy from a local shop, it supports their farm and the farms they buy from direct. The floods caused some shortages but they managed quite well," another added.

It should also be noted that Harris Farm Markets also offer “aesthethically-challenged” fruits and vegs to customers for a fraction of their prices under its “Imperfect Picks” catalogue.

With the rising costs of living, many Aussies are questioning the practice of rejecting “ugly” fresh produce from being sold at supermarkets. Credit: Bloomberg via Getty Images.​

While the Funky Foods AU post has been met with mostly positive reactions, some commenters have raised concerns about the pricing. $54 for a large box of produce may seem like a lot, but when you consider the amount of food waste that occurs in Australia each year, it's actually a pretty good deal.

One comment read: "Does all that really cost $54? It should’ve been sold lower than that cos all that would go into the landfill tho. Or they can donate it to people who are desperate for it making money out of everything tho."

Others pointed out the unrealistic ‘beauty standards’ that supermarkets imposed on food, emphasising that everyone should have the right to get their hands on fresh food regardless of whether it is "pretty" or not and highlighting how the practice is harmful and can only foster more food wastage.

One user wrote: "Really if we think about that statement. It goes to landfills because it doesn't look pretty enough. What spoilt entitled cr**py level of evolution we have gotten to. Everyone deserves food."

"Ideally these should be sold as the regular produce with lower price and the "pretty" ones can be sold as the perfect bunch with marked up prices," another argued.

A third said: "What blows my mind is that they’d rather it go to landfill than give to homeless or perhaps people who cannot afford to buy anything."

In any case, it's great to see companies like Funky Foods AU working to reduce food waste and make fresh produce more accessible for everyone.

While the produce may not be as aesthetically pleasing as the fruit and veg you'd find in the grocery store, it's still fresh and delicious. And it's a great way to save money on your grocery bill.

So if you're looking for a way to save money on fresh produce, check out your local fruit and vege shops or farmers' markets. You might be surprised at what you find!

Woolworths sell what they call “odd bunch” fruit and vegetables, they’re perfectly fine just look odd, at lower prices.

 

[DrivingGirl]

our local Blunder Rd Country Market in Oxley would give you heaps more than this for $54.00 and they’re not imperfect. They have perfect and funny looking all together and you just take your pick. Excellent value if anyone lives close by.