Box Divvy ACT - Giralang - Chuculba

15/07/2026

Real food. Real stories. 💚

For National Diabetes Week, one of our members recently shared how Box Divvy has supported him in managing his diabetes - helping him learn more about food, make healthier choices, and enjoy fresh produce every week.

We’re proud to be part of so many different journeys, whether that’s saving money on groceries, supporting local farmers, or simply eating more fresh food.

Thanks for sharing your story with us, check out his story below!

Discover how Christian bypassed the confusing, ultra-processed supe...

10/07/2026

Empowering the Next Generation 💚

As we mark National Diabetes Week, it’s worth taking a closer look at what’s really on our plates.

Type 2 diabetes is one of Australia’s fastest-growing health challenges, and increasingly, researchers are pointing to the role that ultra-processed foods play in our diets. While there’s no single cause, the food choices we make every day can have a profound impact on our long-term health.

At Box Divvy, we believe that making fresh, wholesome food more accessible is one of the most powerful ways we can support healthier communities and future generations.

📖 Read more: https://boxdivvy.com.au/stories-and-recipes/empowering-the-next-generation

Box Divvy connects your community with farmers and food producers to provide market-fresh, locally and Australian-grown, seasonal fruit, vegetables and groceries helping you cook and eat better for less.

07/07/2026

The Great “Seconds” Scam: How Supermarkets Conned Us Into Judging Our Veggies

Walk down any major supermarket produce aisle and you'd think vegetables are manufactured in a factory. Everything is perfectly straight, uniform and identical. But if you've ever grown your own food, you know that's complete fiction.

The truth is that "seconds" aren't really a thing. They're a marketing construct created by a supermarket system obsessed with cosmetic perfection.

When a farmer grows a crop, it all comes from the same paddock, receives the same care and is harvested at the same time. Yet perfectly good produce can be rejected simply because it's too small, too large, too curved or doesn't fit a supermarket's specifications.

The result?
❌ Around 68% of supermarket rejections are based on appearance alone.
❌ Around 25% of perfectly edible crops never leave the farm gate.
❌ Consumers are taught that naturally shaped produce is somehow inferior.

At Box Divvy, we don't do "firsts" and "seconds" - we just do real food.

We pay farmers fairly for their whole crop, not just the pieces that look like they came from a catalogue.

Real food comes in all shapes and sizes. Afterall, a wonky sweet potato still tastes like a sweet potato, and a curved carrot is still a carrot.

Read our latest blog to uncover the truth behind the "seconds" scam, supermarket grading standards and why we believe farmers should be paid fairly for all the food they grow.
👉Read the full article here: https://boxdivvy.com.au/stories-and-recipes/the-great-seconds-scam

What do you think - would you choose a perfectly shaped vegetable over a naturally wonky one? 💚👇

01/07/2026

It's International Fruit Day and International Joke Day...

So here's a little raisin awareness.

Got a better fruit joke? Drop it below 👇

28/06/2026

On 8 July 1999, Woolworths advertised Broccolini for $1.99 a bunch.

Almost 27 years later, we're offering Baby Broccoli for... $1.99 a bunch.

How is that possible? Unlike many household expenses, fresh produce prices are heavily influenced by seasons, weather and supply. When growers have a great season and supply is plentiful, prices can fall dramatically - even while most other costs keep rising.

It also helps when you're buying through a shorter supply chain. Less handling, less waste and lower overheads mean more of your dollar goes to farmers and growers, and less to middlemen.

💬 What's the cheapest grocery item you remember buying in the 90s that would shock people today?

27/06/2026

Protein cereal. Protein chips. Protein soft drinks. Protein lollies… Have we gone too far?

For years, the food industry has been adding whey protein to just about everything in the name of "health." But now that demand has exploded, the supply of whey (a by-product of cheese making) is struggling to keep up. Prices are soaring, manufacturers are scrambling for alternatives, and many are passing those costs on to consumers.

It raises an interesting question… Do we really need protein added to every processed snack, or are we better off getting it from real food?

At Box Divvy, we believe the simplest answer is often the best one.

Eggs, yoghurt, cheese, nuts, legumes, meat and seafood all provide naturally occurring protein - without the need for clever marketing claims or ultra-processed ingredients.

Sometimes the healthiest choice isn't the one with the biggest "HIGH PROTEIN" label on the packet.

📖 Read more in our latest blog: https://boxdivvy.com.au/stories-and-recipes/the-way-of-the-whey-disaster

Have you noticed the explosion of "high-protein" products in the supermarket? What's the strangest one you've seen?

25/06/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Dr Megan Gow and Kim Glover from The George Institute for Global Health and Anton van den Berg from Box Divvy to For Food’s Sake 2026. Both Megan and Kim will join Anton on stage on Day-1 of our Summit, discussing “Food is medicine: Produce Prescription."

This session will explore how “produce prescription” models, led by The George Institute for Global Health in collaboration with Future Food Systems, Harris Farm Markets and Box Divvy, are being developed and implemented to support people experiencing food insecurity, including those with type 2 and gestational diabetes. Drawing on real-world delivery across hospitals including RPA, Canterbury and Liverpool hospital, speakers will share early insights, the role of cross-sector partnerships, and the impact on patients’ health and wellbeing, before examining what is needed to scale these approaches within mainstream healthcare systems.

To view the latest program visit: https://www.forfoodssake.com.au/



The George Institute for Global Health Harris Farm Markets Box Divvy

25/06/2026

At box divvy - Carter lane Blackheath we leave a donations box in the pick up area and invite members to add something extra (if they have capacity) to their grocery orders for the local food bank. Our members are dedicated to this, adding things weekly and contributing extras. We drop the box up to Blackheath Area Neighbourhood Centre for their food pantry when it’s full 🥰
A super easy way for members to add a little kindness to the world 🌍.

20/06/2026

Any guesses as to what we are making today?

I was inspired by our lovely member Madelin last week who ordered two of these big boys. I’ve never tried daikon radish and have always been intrigued to. That’s one of the things I absolutely love about Box Divvy, we are always inspired to try seasonal and new produce.

Did you know that tests on fermented daikon radish, or takuan, have shown it to be especially high in lactobacilli. It is also valued as a diuretic, as a decongestant and a source of substances that inhibit cancer. Folk wisdom claims the daikon rids the body of accumulated fats. The root is an excellent source of vitamin C.

Have you tried daikon radish before?