Gone are the days of grocery shopping as consumers flock to subscription food delivery to effectively make meal preparation something far easier than ever before. The urban consumer schedule is far busier than ever before and while takeout has helped to facilitate this move towards a busier than ever schedule, subscription food delivery is helping to make it that much more simplistic and efficient.
While niche services are popping up here and there for things like dessert or coffee, we're seeing a rise in the number of brands that are delivering ingredients to consumer doorsteps. Instead of offering prepared meals, brands are offering customers the option to DIY, but with the added efficiency of having all necessary ingredients on-hand. Perhaps the expansion of subscription food delivery will continue to evolve into something hyper-efficient (hint: 3D-printed food).
17 Healthy Food Delivery Services
From Morning Coffee Subscriptions to Subscription Sweets:
Michael Hemsworth — Aug 16, 2014 — Marketing
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Snacking Subscription Boxes
General Mills' Nibblr Subscription Box Delivers Small Healthy Snacks
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Subscription Soup Deliveries
SoupCycle Brings Portland Organic Locavore Meals Via Bicycle
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Meat Subscription Boxes
AgLocal Delivers Pasture-Raised Meats from Family Farms to Homes
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Global Gourmet Grub Subscriptions
'Try The World' Ships Out Curated Gourmet Foods Monthly
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Hunger-Fighting Food Packages
The Love with Food Group Donates a Meal for Every Box Purchased
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Vegan Snack Subscription Boxes
Vegan Cuts' Vegan Food Box is an Easy Way to Please Animal Lovers
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Seasonal Vegetable Deliveries
Growing Places Enterprise Makes It Easy to Eat Local and Organic
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Convenient Mail-Order Meals
Blue Apron Lets You Skip the Hassle of Shopping So You Can Eat Faster
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Location-Inspired Food Subscriptions
GothamBox Delivers Special Treats From NYC & San Francisco
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Sustainable Food Subscriptions
Door to Door Organics Delivers Fresh Natural Groceries to Your Door
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Meal-Making Subscription Services
ChefButler Sends Food Boxes Full of Recipes and Ingredients
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Health Food Subscriptions
Get Lollihop Snack Boxes Delivered Right to Your Door
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Curated Artisan Ingredient Boxes
The Hatchery Delivers Unique Flavors to Your Doorstep Each Month
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Morning Coffee Subscriptions
CupsTelAviv Provides Free Coffee to Members in Participating Venues
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Subscription-Based Food Matches
The Turntable Kitchen Pairings Box Delivers New Food and Music
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Subscription-Based Bakeries
Los Panderos Offers Monthly Bread Deliveries by Mail
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Rare Coffee Subscription Services
Kopi Offers Single-Estate Coffees from Around the World
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Caffeinated Warfare
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Monthly Menswear Clothing Subscriptions
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Snacking Subscription Boxes
General Mills' Nibblr Subscription Box Delivers Small Healthy Snacks
Canine Treat Subscriptions
BarkBox is Box Full of Doggie Goodies Delivered to Your Home Monthly
Shuffled Art Delivery Services
Delight Yourself with Monthly Art Prints from Papirmasse Art
Consumer-Friendly Delivery Services
Parcel Tailors Package Deliveries to Shoppers' Schedules
Designer-Curated Subscription Boxes
This Subscription Box Collects Items Put Together by Designers
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Curated Carnivorous Care Packages
The Carnivore Club Creates Special Care Packages for Meat Lovers
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Razor Subscription Services
Club Parker Ships Affordable High-End Razors to Your Door
Fashionable Clothing Subscriptions
The Ms. Collection is a Stylish Fashion Subscription Service
Shipping Container Eateries
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Nerdy Coffee Geeks
Brew Nerds Welcomes Caffinated Poindexters with Hot Java
Baby Toy Rentals
Dim Dom Offers Short-Term Leases for Kids' Playthings
Monthly Craft Subscription Boxes
Darby Smart's DIY Craft Kit Boxes Provide Projects Year-Round
Zealous Zigzag Merchandizing
Provo Bakery Branding Incorporates an Energizing Motif for its Treats
Steamy Celebrispouse Pairings
The Parker London Fog Campaign Heats Up and Mists Over
Local Grocery Deliveries
Farm2Me lets You Browse Online and Get Goodies to Your Doorstep
Organic Sensory-Engaging Foods
Food by Ella's Kitchen is a Fun Way to Get Your Baby Eating Healthy
Human Canine Pairings
The Doggelganger Site Finds Your Perfect Dog
Gourmet Barbecue Tools
The Stuff-A-Burger Press by Sur La Table is Easy to Use
Human-Bird Illustrations
The Kevin Chupik 'Plumage' Paintings Will Ruffle Your Feathers
Precocious Food Delivery Services
The Fluc Delivery Service Takes Food Orders 365 Days in Advance
One-Hour Condom Deliveries
Talia Frenkel's One-for-One Innovations are Constantly Changing
Traditionally Modern Polish Eateries
'Serwus' Takes Inspiration from Traditional Zapiekanka Stalls
Nostalgic Personalized Gift Subscriptions
NotAnotherBill.com Created Personalized Mailed Gifts
Parachute Food Delivery Services
The Jafflechutes Pop Up Restaurant Has a Unique Delivery System
Custom Bottles with Purpose
Miir Lets You Customize Your H20 While Supporting Clean Water Projects
Subscription Soup Deliveries
SoupCycle Brings Portland Organic Locavore Meals Via Bicycle
Two-Wheeled Tree Deliveries
Treesbybike Takes a Greener Road to Holiday Tradition
Ethical Event Supplies
Susty Party Offers Sustainable Products for Your Next Gathering
Handheld Espresso Makers
The Mypressi Twist Gives You A Fresh Shot With A Squeeze
Nonprofit Coffee Shops
Strawberry Line Cafe Employs Adults with Learning Disabilities
Rainbow Stacked Kitchen Aids
Make Food Prep More Fun with This Cooking Set from Joseph Joseph
Pantyhose Subscriptions
Hoseanna Makes Sure That You Never Have Ruined Stockings
Ethically Sourced Cacao
Raaka Manufactures Chocolate Using Unroasted Beans
Online Farmer's Markets
Farmingo Lets You Buy Locally Grown Produce Online
Online Foodie Marketplaces
FarmersWeb Connects Producers and Buyers in the NY Tri-State Area
Raw Ingredient Chocolate Bars
Giddy YoYo Chocolates Contain Natural Mood-Boosting Ingredients
Celebrity Puppet Pairings
The Muppets That Look Like John Krasinski Series is Scarily Accurate
Local Food-Sourced Events
Serendipity Catering Offers Seasonal Produce to Create Specialized Menus
Sustainable Meal Containers
Ecolunchbox Makes Meal Holders From Organic and Fair Trade Textiles
Vegan Snack Subscription Boxes
Vegan Cuts' Vegan Food Box is an Easy Way to Please Animal Lovers
Charitable E-Bakeries
Baking for Good is an Online Treat Service That Delivers Change
Hassle-Free Pet Goodies
The Pet Subscription Box from PetBox is Effective and Smart
Organic Food Fighters
Stonyfield Farms' 'Be a Food Superhero' Campaign Advises Healthy Eating
Student Survival Gift Boxes
The Pijon Box Lets Parents Send Essentials to Students Away at School
Vegan Chocolate Delights
Vegan Chocolate Snickers are the Perfect Tasty Snack
Social Good Cuisine
La Tablée des Chefs Teaches Kids About Nutrition While Feeding the Homele
Revolutionary E-Book Subscriptions
Scribd Brings Us the Joy of Reading on Any Device
Organic Food Delivery Software
Bucky Box Makes It Easier for Businesses and Customers
Single-Malt Shirt Stores
The Shirt Bar Serves Up Fine Whiskeys and Luxury Men's Shirts
Sustainable Food Philosophies
River Cottage is a Social and Environmental Business
Eco-Friendly Flower Deliveries
Petal by Pedal Brings Seasonal Flowers by Bike Through Manhattan
Subscription Tie Exchange Services
The Tie Society Lets Its Members Order and Exchange Ties
Subscriptions for Man Essentials
Manpacks Underwear Subscription Services Sends Undies All Year
Local Food Movements
SPUD.ca and SPUD.com Stock Your Fridge with Organic Groceries
Exclusive Membership Subscriptions
These Subscription Programs Cater to Elite Customer Groups
DIY Sustainable Gardening Systems
Teaching Kids Good Nutrition with Woolly Pocket
Baby Subscription Services
Good Karma Clothing for Kids Encourages Collaborative Consumption
Ethical Artisan-Empowering Organizations
Shopping for a Change is a Globally Minded Non-Profit
Mixed-Up Mowers
Pedal-Powered Lawnmower Takes Caring for Your Yard to a New Level
Gorgeous Gourmet Greenery
The BETA5 Chocolate Plant Sculptures are Edible
Exotic Fast Food
Jaime Neely Discusses Gourmet Burgers to Keep You Salivating
Convenient Mail-Order Meals
Blue Apron Lets You Skip the Hassle of Shopping So You Can Eat Faster
Global Farmers' Markets
Liga Masiva Lets You Buy Coffee Straight from the Source
Location-Inspired Food Subscriptions
GothamBox Delivers Special Treats From NYC & San Francisco
Empowering Bakeries
The Bread Maker in the UK Employees People with Learning Disabilities
Savory Sweet Treats
Salazon Chocolate Bars Combine Opposing Flavors to Create Perfection
Full Beauty Subscription Services
Le Métier De Beauté Offers Pre-Release Product Perks
Light-Bodied Brews
Starbucks ‘Blonde' Roast is a Weaker Blend for Mild Tastes
Beauty Sample Subscriptions
The Birchbox Haute Box Bridges Online and In-Store Shopping
Sustainable Food Subscriptions
Door to Door Organics Delivers Fresh Natural Groceries to Your Door
Meal-Making Subscription Services
ChefButler Sends Food Boxes Full of Recipes and Ingredients
Vegan Beauty Subscription Boxes
These Boxes of Vegan Beauty Products Make Great Gifts for Vegans
Brotastic Beauty Sample Subscriptions
Birchbox Man Lets Guys Test Drive New Products
DIY Writeable Jar Lids
These Chalkboard Baby Food Jar Lids are Easy to Make and Incredibly Useful
Labor-Reducing Dairy Farms
Arohana Works in India to Reduce Dependency
Curiosity Soap Shops
Caurnie Soaps Produces Vegan-Friendly Bathing Products
Monthly Manicure Subscriptions
'Scratch' is a Nail Kit That Delivers a Fresh Manicure Once a Month
Vegan-Friendly Catering Companies
Change Kitchen Provides Jobs for the Homeless
Megastore Food Subscriptions
Walmart Expands its Empire with the 'Goodies.co' Food Service
Ethical Organic Java Beans
The Stonepound Coffee Company Brings Eco-Friendly Joe to Toronto
Specialty Diet Kid Cuisine
Little Ducks Organic Baby Food Will Put a Smile on Your Face
Workspace Beer Delivery Services
Desk Beers Brings Tasty Brews to Your Office Every Friday
Local Food Deliveries
Mama Earth Organics Lets You Choose Weekly or Bi-Weekly Produce Baskets
Toddler-Friendly Blenders
The Baby Bullet Helps You Make 7 Days Worth of Nutritious Baby Food
Creative Council Packages
Artrepreneur Kits Help Artists Transition From School to the Real World
Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches
The Brie and Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese is Perfect for Brunch
Mobile Coffee Orders
Pay for Your Next Starbucks Drink on Your iPhone
Campus Food Delivery
Home Cooked Meals on Wheels For University Students
Discounted Organic Food Collectives
The Green Polkadot Box Provides Healthy Food for Cheap
Health Food Subscriptions
Get Lollihop Snack Boxes Delivered Right to Your Door
Scavenger Hunt Subscription Campaigns
Find the Hidden Treasure Chest First to Get Dodo Magazine
Community-Ownership Organizations
Plunkett Foundation Works in Rural Parts of the United Kingdom
DIY Baked Banana Chips
This Simple Vegan Banana Chip Recipe is Sweet and Crispy
Skincare Subscriptions for Men
Bread and Butter Offers Seasonal Kits to Meet a Man's Needs
Exotic Eco-Friendly Java
Cafe Etico is a Coffee Brand Supporting Human Rights in Latin America
Mixology Subscription Kits
Shaken's Subscription Gift Service Provides a Monthly DIY Cocktail Kit
Green Employee Initiatives
Jones Soda Crew Rigs Bikes to Generate Power on Earth Day
Fresh Seafood Subscriptions
Catchbox is a Non-profit That Weekly Delivers Freshly Caught Seafood
Artisanal Dairy Portraits
Foodie Mike Geno Paints Different Delicious Types of Cheese
Ultimate Cinema Snacks
The Movie Theater Popcorn Cake is Similar to a Rice Krispies Treat
Print-At-Home Magazines
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Dulcinea Delivers Baked Goodies on a Weekly Basis
Water Equipment Subscriptions
Wavetime Jetski Service Makes Ownership Accessible and Affordable
Roommate Subscription Services
Space Splitter Makes Dealing with Difficult House Mates Easier
Subscription-Based Food Matches
The Turntable Kitchen Pairings Box Delivers New Food and Music
Eco-Conscious Dog Desserts
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Tampon Subscription Services
HaloFlo Will Ship All That is Necessary with a Smile
Subscription-Based Bakeries
Los Panderos Offers Monthly Bread Deliveries by Mail
Crafty Spirit Subscription Services
Flaviar Offers Spirit Subscriptions and Tasting Packs
3D-Converting Photo Frames
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Fashionable Music Downloads
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Nahla Beauty Offers Healthier Products for Everyday Beauty Routines
Prophylactic Delivery Services
The Cocksman Club is a Discreet Monthly Condom Delivery Service