Imperfect Foods Review: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly
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- Опубліковано 10 чер 2020
- Is Imperfect Produce worth it? Watch this video to find out!
In it, I'm sharing with you:
- How Imperfect Foods works
- An Imperfect Foods order unboxing
- A cost comparison of Imperfect Produce vs. Whole Foods
- Information on how Imperfect Foods helps reduce food waste (or not?)
- Pros and Cons of Imperfect Foods
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Here are the articles I mentioned which explore the upsides and potential downsides of "ugly" produce:
www.theatlantic.com/health/ar...
newrepublic.com/article/15259...
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I got a whole pineapple for 3.99 from imperfect and the size was like 2 apples put together.. i got a pineapple from Shoprite for 2.99 that was 2x the size of the pineapple i got from imperfect.. i canceled my subscription immediately
I had similar experience and cancelled..I think it was squash.
Well... when you compare with WHOLE FOODS everything will be cheaper.
I guess I was surprised that it still wasn't that much cheaper!
100% true
Excellent video. You hit on all my questions and more. I also loved the research you put in. Thank you so much for making this, it should really help deciding if my household can put this to good use.
Wow, what a thorough video! Thank you for taking the time to create such comprehensive material and even include research. on how it impacts disadvantaged communities!
Thanks for taking the time to watch!!
WELL DONE!! This is actually a very helpful video! Thank you for being very informative. Keep making videos you’re super talented
Thank you for helping me decide on imperfect foods. This is the most helpful review Subscribed!
BTW IMPERFECT FOODS give a 33% discount for low income families (with proof)
That's amazing! Thanks for letting us know.
What about low income individuals?
@@m.caballero1830 He said low income families; there's a difference, mate.
@@WhenIThinkAbout Yes I believe low income in general if you have proof of it whether it be a medical card etc.
This is my third month of imperfect food I believe it’s psychologically help me save money as well because it keeps me out of the stores and only has me getting what I actually need for that week sometimes when I go inside a store I buy more than what I actually meaning to get because of the advertisements etc.
Thank you so much for this video! It helped me decide on whether I wanted to signup or not.
thanks for all the work you put into your videos!!! so helpful
Thank you for your review!! It was very informative and a deciding factor about using their services 😀
Yessss the price comparison!! Thank you I love that! So helpful!
Thank you. Super impressive how thorough you are. :)
Thank you for laying everything out so succinctly.
This is the best review I've seen of this service yet. Super informative and very helpful. Thanks for making the comment about whether it actually reduces waste, which is one of the big factors in my considering this service.
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch! I'm glad it was helpful
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I 100% agree!
Love this review, thanks! Completely unrelated but I have to ask, what products/techniques are you using to get your hair to that perfect curl!?! It's gorgeous!
Thank! You’re so awesome! This channel is exactly what I needed. You were very thorough, clear, and helpful. This video made me subscribe! Once again, thank you kindly.
Thanks so much for your kind words and for subscribing!
Well done! Very helpful video. Well researched and explained. Thank you!!!
Thank you for being very honest.
Very informative. Saved me a lot of digging and research. Thank you! You did your homework... and mine lol.
Very informative! Thank you.
the best-explained video❤️ thank you!!!
Thank you so much for your kind words.
@@TheFamilyKitchenCoach you know what after I watched your video I was so excited to order 😍 then.... they don't deliver to my address 😱😭
This is the best and most thorough review I have ever watched... ever. FANTASTIC JOB! Thank you!
Best review EVER! Thank you so much for putting in so much time and effort! Honest and very informative! You just rock girl! Thanks again! Subscribing! Can't wait to see anything else you do in the future!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch at comment!
Thanks for time in making the video. It showed me I can save a lot of money by shopping at my local store than Imperfect.
$120 for a box of food vs the 4-5 bags of groceries and beverages I get for $120. No thanks.
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This is a good review, thank you
Thank you for watching!
very informative, thanks!
I subscribed within 2 seconds of checking this for the first time. I hope I'm not wrong (can't be!) but you have the most "believable" face I have ever seen. Go girl, keep me out of food trouble.
LOL I don't know what a believable face is but it sounds like a good thing so I'll take it! Thanks for the subscribe
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My box is coming tomorrow! I can’t wait.
Awesome! Please let me know what you think.
The Family Kitchen Coach I will.
Just got my 1st (medium) Box today. We will see.
What'd you think of it, Bob?
An important thing to remember is that not all food banks can take fresh produce. They cannot get rid of it fast enough before it goes bad.
That's a great point. Thanks for bringing it up!
@@TheFamilyKitchenCoach many don’t have the resources to deliver the food fast enough or keep it cold long enough before it rots.
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You did a lot of work for this video. Thank you. Yep,we all know about the rabbit hole lol
Thanks so much!!
Of course it’s imperfect, it’s not organic.
Almost bought them but seeing your video showed me that it’s not really worth it for me. The food that was cheaper was either on sale or there were things imperfect about it and they were around the same. Personally I don’t think there’s really anything great price wise... it’s just convenient
I just subbed because of the referral but will see how it ends up costing me over the 4 weeks with 20$ off
I joined Imperfect produce yesterday to see how it worked. I'm kind of a joiner so I've done Farm Fresh and a local CSA. I live in northern CA also close to Sacramento so we have no problem getting really good food here. Farm Fresh had good produce but expensive for what you got. The CSA was great but unpredictable with what they had available. Both had ability to change produce order. I buy most of my produce now at Sprouts, Nugget and Raleys. I also shop the sale items so Imperfects prices may not be a selling point for me. I will read the articles you linked because I like the idea of saving food from the landfill because waste makes me go crazy. However I think that is not the whole story and now I'm really curious. I also do a Walmart pickup once a week and buy most of my meat from Crowd Cow. I save money by just not walking through the doors of a grocery store ( I think that's my form of retail therapy). I just found your channel so kudos on the research you do.
Let me know what you think once you try it! I love that you're so adventurous and thoughtful with your purchasing
Great video. Thx
I ordered spring mist Salas ,, 1 dollar chipped but Costco 16 ounce instead 5 ounces 👎 charge me for 4 box in my order and they just sent to me 2 only,,, I don’t know how to cancel the order please let me know if have any information thank you
I would say with the comparison that Imperfect produce is cheaper if you order produce. If its actual items, then no imperfect produce isnt better.
Imperfect is not cheaper even for produce. Not for prices even now.
This video is excellent. Every question answered!
Thanks so much for taking the time to watch and letting me know.
By the time you add on shipping and handling fees you pay more for food that they already told you was less hence the name imperfect
One thing on pricing I like how I don't have to go get it so it saves me time. I am thinking I will try it and see what happens
Yes! That's a huge perked. Have you tried it yet?
I have. First box was a disaster. Most thing got smashed but the customer service was good and created my account right away. Second box was good. My last box had some smashed things buy not as bad as the first. It is because of the customer service that I will continue to use them
This is kind of like instacart but as a subscription plan with sometimes non perfect food. Seems it’s better for convenience and not for price. I was going to try it but I live right next to a grocery store and their sales every week, so it just makes no sense.
I subbed for the 20$ x4 off my orders. Will have to see how it adds up for me
Neck-and-neck with Whole Foods prices...hard pass LOL
Thanks for the info though it's obvious now why their website was going to make me jump through hoops to figure this out
I’ve been looking into doing this but I’m a single mom of 3, I need to know qty. how much will I be getting? For $50 week I want enough veggies for the 4 of us for a week and I’ve looked every where and can not find the answer to that.
Hi there Rochelle, it really depends on what you order (which you get to select yourself). In my screenshots, you'll see that they let you know how much produce comes in each selection. I hope that helps!
$50 a week for four mouths might be unreasonable. Wherever you normally shop for that price is probably your best bet. Maybe Costco or Sam's.
If you qualify you can get your box reduced. You just have to apply and upload a document to confirm income.
I’d look at doing the Walmart grocery pick up. While they don’t deliver it directly to you they do load your car and you never have to step inside the actual store. They also give free upgrades if the item you ordered is out of stock.
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I love imperfect foods. I’ve been using it since maybe August of last year. I’m single and live alone so I always pay the 4.99 delivery fee because I can’t possibly use enough food weekly to not pay delivery. I do most of my in person shopping at a small local store that doesn’t always have the freshest produce or even the meats I like. For me, personally, if I drive a bit further to a giant grocery chain I end up giving into temptation buying way more than what I intended. However, I do give into temptation with imperfect because there are a lot of foods I wouldn’t consider trying if I saw them in the grocery store-such as vegan meats and dairy. I look forward to my weekly orders.
How much you payed ?
This is kind of irrelevant but you said they deliver their own packages in your area.... what is your area? Generally. Big city, small city or small town? West coast, East coast, South, Midwest?
I live in the Bay Area. Outside of San Francisco so near a big city :)
if you go to their website they will tell you if your zip is in their area. I am rural area, no one else will deliver to my house, but they say they will.
$112.72 doesn't sound like a good value for a box of imperfect produce at all, unless you're accustomed to shopping at Whole Foods.
Even compared to regular grocery stores it isn't.
I know im way late to the party (im researching). Seems to me, that it reallr depends on WHAT youre buying. It is more csot-effective in caertain areas/types of food vs others. Most things seem like its a tie tbh (over all). BUT if youre getting food that is SMALLER, youre paying
This week for the second time my Friday delivery arrived on Sunday. I did get notification from them there would be a one day delay but had to go back and check the tracking on Saturday night to find out my delivery was now going to be on Sunday. Aggravating. We also had two boxes, one of which had a couple of apples, pears and onions but was otherwise empty. The second one was perhaps 1/3 rd full. So wasteful! Imperfect Foods is losing ground with me.
I have been a customer since 2021. Until the merger with Misfits food, I was pretty content with choices, prices, quality, delivery. But last six months deliveries have been late, missing and screwed up .As of today, I quit. As a disabled person, I can't " bop" over to the local store to pick up the items I need.
For example, in out of milk today, but delivery should have arrived today. Nada, rien, nothing. Not even a word! And if I have my daughter pick up milk tomorrow tomorrow, and my delivery shows up after, what do I need double milk for.
They are happy to refund or credit my next purchase but it's not about money for me.
Too bad because I really love the products in general.
I have stopped also. After Covid there are more options to get groceries delivered. I hope you can find one that suits your needs and finances. Best wishes.@@karenmcdermott8585
Is imperfect food and imperfect produce the same company?
yes
But does stores are super expensive
I was underwhelmed. I recently received 2 orders. Nothing special or a “great” deal on anything really. Second order they missed 3 items! Then only refunded me THOSE items. They also gave me some soy milk with 160 calories that I definitely did not order. No options to bring me back my missing items either.
you were underwhelmed that they gave you a refund for the items they missed? lol
I tried and cancelled. however their order system, email responses and delivery were very professional. for me no great deals and too much imperfect produce at hi prices.
But they advertise as 40% cheaper🤔🤕
La Croix is an American brand that is pronounced "La Croy", even though "la croix" in French would be pronounced the way you stated it.
I have a better solution, split your groceries between Aldi and 99 cents, meal prep weekly, eat two healthy nutritious meals a day between 9 am and 6 p.m, voila, about 320$ a month.
i think it's less about saving money and more about being more environmentally friendly.
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How about all that plastic wrap waste and cold packs? My goal is be as plastic free as reasonably possible. That is why I never ordered blue apron. I saw how they pack their stuff.. terrible amount of plastic.
Yeah, getting things shipped (or even grocery delivery) brings a lot of plastic with it in most cases!
thx
It just seems like theres a lot of plastic being used. I was really hoping that they would be plastic free bc or at least close :(
I watched another review and there was like no plastic. I think you have to contain your meat products to be safe.
It appears theres not much of savings and I'd have to buy an $X amount to get free ship. I like the premise. I've got to see transparency which seems foggy
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now that more groceries have a sale section, I just get imperfect food from there or ask the groceries. They give it to you for cheap.
So many comments about it costing the same. The point is waste reduction. So you can buy big chain groceries or spend the same and have a positive impact. There is potential savings with certain products, yes. It wont be for everyone, but that doesnt make it a rip off. If someone prefers big chain then go for it. 🤷
The “waste” difference is so minimal who cares. Only difference is on the produce it’s not wrapped in anything, but the giant box they use certainly makes up for potential waste lol
@@TrumpyBooden They recycle the boxes.
@@lanialcoser5411 who is “they”?
@@TrumpyBooden The delivery people for Imperfect Foods
@@lanialcoser5411 how is that? They don’t come back to get my boxes.
Grocery outlet, Walmart have cheaper grocery.
Good video. Seems like Imperfect Foods is more of a marketing gimmick.
Looks like it's cheaper to buy just produce from them
Jasmin Kistler good point! There are some great steaks on produce. But buying only that makes it a little harder to get to the free shipping minimum (plus you still need to buy other things elsewhere)
Honestly, that is false advertising, if they are claiming to be cheaper because the produce/foods are less desirable for whatever reason. That ticks me off.
Is it worth it? Would you pay premium prices for imperfect food? Do people even have common sense anymore?
Great video 👌🏻 new friend 🤝
For me I just don't want to visit the store. So I like the imperfect produce,
I thought this box was a rip off. I do better shopping at Whole foods and Trader joes.
I still can’t tell if you like it or not?
Catherine Malloy I like it if you need convenient shipping of items to your door. But truthfully, now that things are a little more open, I prefer to buy things at the store nearby
Dosent look worth it to me.... That’s a lot of money for what you got in that box.
Thank You For Going Between. Two Years Later And Corona Is Still Existing.
Imperfect foods
Imperfect pricing
It seems like the cost of shipping is roughly the same as any item price savings so you get flawed food shipped to your door for about the same price as buying from the grocery store yourself.
And it curbs food waste so tada!
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If you don't care about cross contamination, then I wish you the best of luck with imperfect foods. More than several times I've received boxes that have been leaking because of poor insulation. No insulation at all. Poor packaging when it comes to separating items. They're not going to listen to your complaint. Just refund. I have my local grocery stores here and would rather support them. The bad outweighed the good for me.
Thanks for sharing your experience! That is not ideal.
I agree. They have lost ground with me for the same reason. Packing should be perfect: tantamount to a food delivery service. On- time delivery is also necessary. Refunds, given so blithely, just don't make up for the inconvenience and stress!!!
Lol even when compering it to “Whole Paychecks” there is no savings lol
Its also for those who want to curb food waste in the world so spending the same doesnt negate when youre spending the same with a good purpose behind it.
First of all you're comparing imperfect foods with one of the most expensive supermarkets. Why not compare imperfect foods with Walmart or even Albertsons or Safeway? Being cheaper than Whole Foods doesn't really say much considering how expensive are. You should also check out those supermarkets that cater to Hispanics. You can get really good deals on produce if you check the weekly advertisements. And also if you like organic foods, a lot of stores have there name brands at a really good price. And honestly I don't really see a good variety of different foods period all I see in that box is a heavy majority of fruits and vegetables with other fancy Gourmet type foods that a lot of people may not buy considering their budget. Imperfect Foods looks like it's just your typical middle to upper-middle-class soccer mom food. I just don't see the big deal when you can save coupons and were keep checking the weekly ads for additional savings
That seems like a big hassle just to get groceries.
The world is becoming the worst version of itself when people are promoting the worst produce imaginable at premium prices to people who can barely afford food.
Is it true that this company just uses almost expired food or food noone else wants to eat? Garbage food pretty much.
I don't think the point of I.P. is the cost. It's the fact that you're saving food that will otherwise go into landfills. Great video explaining the cost but that's not the point of the company.
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment! I tried to cover some of the other pieces as well, but I do know that accessibility and cost is one reason people consider it.
Cost might not be the main goal but they do advertise on their website that you could save 'up to' 30% compared to regular grocery store prices, which as you can see from this video, is probably not as close to that 30% number as they claim. Still looks like a pretty good deal on actual produce, but not on packaged items.
@@xS0N1Kx I'm glad it helped you have some helpful details!
I disagree that she ignored that fact... she does state that the goal of imperfect foods is to reduce food waste. (Around 9:40ish)
thank GOD I looked for a youtube video this company is a scam! I pay 170$ A MONTH on groceries! Thats far less than buying a month of groceries from this company, and I buy fresh produce and eat 2 HEALTHY meals every day!
Wow! that is a really impressive budget. Good for you for doing your research!
I don't even buy at Whole Foods since they are so expensive. Imperfect Foods about the same a Whole Foods? Pass!
So it’s about the same if not more expensive than the most expensive grocery store. Pass lol
The Bad - I applied for a job at Imperfect Food and they ask your age in the application. Other companies ask for the race which and, come on, why it matters, it just opens a room for bias. I regretted finishing my application for a company that asks for my age or anyone's age.
This woman is so beautiful I’m in love now
Is this a review or paid promotion? You need to be clear about this according to the FCC. Do right by your subscribers and disclose whether you are being paid for a review or not.
Thanks for checking! I do disclose according to FCC guidelines and did not mention that it was paid here as I bought the box myself and was not compensated for the video.
Why do you keep calling it imperfect produce? 🤦♂️
The name used to be “imperfect produce”. When they started branching out adding other food options they renamed to “imperfect foods”. So she's saying it totally right, either is fine.
WOOWWW......... IMPERFECT FOODS IS BASICALLY A RIP OFF!! I DON'T EXPECT ANYTHING ELSE OUT OF A SOCIALIST CITY LIKE SAN FRANCISCO......🤢🤮🤮🤮
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I WAS INCHES AWAY FROM PURCHASING BUT NOW I'D RATHER JUST TRAVEL TO WHOLE FOODS. 🤣🤣🤣