Food safety is a major concern for locals and expats in China, even those living in first-tier cities. Some supermarkets, for example, may label produce as ‘organic’ despite the fact that it’s not entirely pesticide-free. So what is a health-conscious consumer to do?
Below, we’ve compiled the most convenient and reliable sources that deliver certified organic produce to residents in Guangzhou – all of which now accept orders via WeChat!
1. Sunshine Fruits (WeChat: juab001, for English service, or sunshinefruits)
Based in Guangzhou, Sunshine Fruits is dedicated to bringing you the freshest variety of fruits and vegetables from all over the world. Browse through imported cherries, apples and strawberries or consider ordering a batch of hydroponic veggies (grown using filtered water in a greenhouse far, far away from air pollution) that are even better than their organic counterparts.
In addition, Sunshine Fruits recently unveiled a new super-juice menu, featuring unique brews including ‘Morning Greens’ (RMB29) made with Granny Smith apples, kale, lemon and kiwi, as well as ‘Glamorous’ (RMB35), which combines black grapes, blueberries, pomegranate seeds and celery.
A physical shop will be opening in mid-March above Soup Works on Xingsheng Lu. Stop in and enjoy free samples!
Delivery range: Guangzhou, all districts. Can also order via Baidu’s Waimai app.
Delivery fee: RMB4 for minimum expenditure of RMB39 (Zhujiang New Town); RMB20 for minimum expenditure RMB200 (all other districts).
2. Cal Phresh (WeChat: calphresh)
The overarching brand of CA1 – an all-organic cafe that recently opened in Zhujiang New Town – Cal Phresh is a delivery service that sources a wide variety of just-picked fruits and veggies (as well as seafood and dairy products) from California farms to expats and locals in Guangzhou. The temperature of produce is expertly regulated en route so that ingredients arrive in China with a shelf life of up to two weeks.
Don’t want the hassle of remembering to order every week? Subscribe to receive a regular package and have your favorite produce delivered to your door at the same time each week.
Taste the difference yourself and stop by CA1 for a berry smoothie, homemade ice cream or a fresh garden salad – all made with produce sold at Cal Phresh.
Delivery range: Guangzhou, all districts.
Delivery fee: Varies by order.
3. Nogogo (WeChat: lovenogogo)
One of the first online supermarkets in the PRD, Nogogo is still holding its own and boasts one of the largest selections of imported goods in the city. The site delivers organic vegetables, soaps, milk, coconut oil, brown pasta, rice, flour, legumes, chia seeds, fine wine and more. Looking for gluten-free products? You’ll find plenty at Nogogo, along with sugar-free and low-sodium alternatives. The site also displays the origin of each product with a flag icon next to the price, which is especially useful since it’s difficult to read product labels from the photos. Browse online at nogogo.cn.
Delivery range: Shenzhen and Guangzhou, all districts.
Delivery fee: Free with minimum expenditure RMB200-300 (varies by location).
4. Guangzhou Grocery (WeChat: gzgrocery)
Similar to Nogogo, Guangzhou Grocery hosts a wide range of organic produce in addition to pretty much every other foreign food item one could desire abroad. Tyrrells potato chips, gourmet mustards and imported meats are among the most popular options. Creating an account is easy and Guangzhou Grocery’s website is uncluttered and straightforward, resulting in a genuinely enjoyable one-step checkout process.
Customers can choose from four different time slots each day for delivery. Payment options include cash or credit card.
Delivery range: Guangzhou, all districts.
Delivery fee: RMB50 or free with minimum order of RMB300 (Zengcheng, Huadu and Nanshan need minimum order of RMB500 for free delivery).
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