Boxing an organic lifestyle
What makes a geologist quit his day job in favour of starting up a fresh food delivery service?
A love of seasonal, organic food, a belief in the quality of local produce, and a desire to get people back into their kitchens and away from the takeaway menu, says Munching Mongoose founder Brad Meiring.
Munching Mongoose is a three-year-old organic food delivery service that liaises with local farmers and artisans to find the best mix of seasonal produce that is delivered to a customer’s door.
Each food box can be customised, while items such as meat, dairy and artisanal products can be added to the standard vegetable box.
The company liaises with its suppliers on a Monday and starts “building” its basic box for the week based on availability and budget.
Customers then have until 11AM on a Tuesday to make any changes, substitutions or additions to their boxes.
Orders are then placed with suppliers, and deliveries made to customers on a Thursday.
“The produce is literally taken out of the ground the day before it’s delivered to the customer.
Even the meat and dairy arrives the day before we ship it out, we don’t hold stock for long, and the meat is never frozen,” Meiring told finweek during a recent visit to the company’s facilities in Muldersdrift.
Produce is sourced primarily from within Gauteng, with some originating from North West and the Lowveld.
Every week, a surprise product from a local producer is also included.
“My biggest passion is giving people an awesome experience that comes to their house every week.
The concept is centred around great food, but it also saves time and money in terms of logistics,” he says.
Source: fin24.com