Approved Food
Approved Food is an online-only grocer from Dodworth, South Yorkshire, trading since 2009. It sells surplus and short-dated stock: food and drink that is near or past its best-before date, plus household products. Best-before dates concern quality rather than safety, which is what lets the model work while cutting food waste. The stock changes constantly, so no two visits look quite the same.
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About Approved Food
What turns up
Cupboard staples are the backbone: pasta, rice, sauces, tinned food and cereals. Snacks take up plenty of space too, from crisps and biscuits to confectionery, with soft drinks and other beverages alongside. Chilled and frozen lines appear as well. Away from food, the shop sells cleaning products, laundry detergent, shower gel and other toiletries.
Much of this is clearance stock, so availability shifts. A product listed this week may be gone the next, which suits flexible shoppers more than anyone after a fixed weekly list.
Ordering and delivery
There are no shops, so every order goes through the website and is delivered across the UK. Standard delivery starts at £3, and spending £55 or more brings free delivery on parcels up to 25kg. Customer service works by email at [email protected], 8am to 4pm on weekdays. To return something, contact customer service first. Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal can be used to pay.
NHS and Blue Light Card holders qualify for a discount. Each year the company also gives more than 30,000 items to charities, including food banks and animal sanctuaries.
Sustainability at Approved Food
Fighting food waste by selling clearance and short-dated products. Donates 30,000+ items annually to food banks and charities.
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Approved Food quick facts
| Free delivery | On orders over £55 |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Free delivery when you spend £55 (up to 25kg). Standard delivery from £3. |
| Returns | Contact customer service for returns |
| Payment methods | Visa, Mastercard, American Express, PayPal |
| Founded | 2009 |
| Headquarters | UK |
| Stores | 0 |
Approved Food contact
- Website
- approvedfood.co.uk
- Phone
- 0114 359 9311
- Hours
- Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
Approved Food FAQs
How much is delivery from Approved Food?
Standard delivery starts from £3. Orders of £55 or more are delivered free, up to a weight of 25kg.
What is the difference between best-before and use-by dates?
Best-before dates are a guide to quality, while use-by dates are about safety. Everything sold here is either close to its best-before date or past it.
How do I contact Approved Food?
Email [email protected] between 8am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Phone enquiries go to a voicemail service, so email is the main route.
Does Approved Food have any shops?
No. It trades only online, delivering to addresses across the UK, and the company is based in Dodworth, South Yorkshire.
