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The Rotten Fruit Box

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Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes
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Very Disappointed
March 11, 2022

After waiting a month for these to arrive I am very disappointed. They taste disgusting, nothing like I expected. I knew they were dried but not to the point of being crunchy with not much flavour left in them. Overpriced and not nice at all.

Date of experience: March 11, 2022
Tony F. The Rotten Fruit Box Rep
over a year old

Hi Sue! I am sorry to hear our snacks were not to your liking. We have to try to take your feedback and be even better at what we do. However, we are very surprised we even got a 1-star rating for customer service: we replied to every comment and email you left along every step. I guess no matter what we did we would never be able to be up to your very high standards :(

Denmark
1 review
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I really loved my box
January 31, 2021

I used the fruit on top of my yogurt or as a raw snack. So much better than normal dried fruit because there is no added sugar and it tastes better. It is also more dry so you have to get used to that.

Order number: *******

Date of experience: January 30, 2021
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Incredibly delicious snacks! It tastes like the perfect fresh summer berries but with a satisfying crunch! I can't have cereal without them now! I actually look forward to cereal each morning to put these delicious snacks on them! I was surprised to see some negative reviews about customer service because I've always had a wonderful and prompt experience.

Date of experience: July 10, 2023
Canada
1 review
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Delicious
July 1, 2023

The taste of these products are amazing!
The customer service is excellent also
My order was delivered in a reasonable time frame and I couldn't wait to enjoy my freeze dried snacks. The ice cream was much better than I ever expected

Date of experience: July 1, 2023
Canada
2 reviews
0 helpful votes
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I bought several different varieties of this fruit snack and all of them are delicious! They make a perfect snack to take hiking; light, tasty and satisfying and you don't have to worry about the fruit getting spoiled or bruised in your backpack. AND, freeze-drying fruit that would otherwise go to waste, what a fabulous innovation! :)

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
Florida
1 review
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Would buy again, Yummy!
January 30, 2021

Took a chance on the from an ad. I like the concept. I ordered the"bits" box. It had 4 or 5 bags of various fruits, odd bits and powder, I assume it is leftovers of the process. I used this in smoothies and homemade granola so perfect pretty pieces were not needed. This as perfect for my needs and an even better deal. This was shipped quickly and packaged well. I'll be ordering again! I have recommended this to many friends already

Date of experience: January 29, 2021
New York
1 review
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Terrible customer service
July 10, 2021

I'll give two stars just because two of the six fruits I tried were very good. The rest tasted like old grass clippings to me. I contacted customer service and they literally told me it was my own fault and problem and then canceled my membership for complaining. I was simply looking to change what grow I recieved each month and needed assistance.

Date of experience: July 10, 2021
North Dakota
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Freeze dried deliciousness!
April 9, 2023

The quality of their products are what I imagine the quality would be if I had a freeze dryer and did my own. My favorites are the raspberries and the strawberries. I like to take them in my semi and eat them on top of yogurt. So yummy!

Date of experience: April 9, 2023
GB
1 review
0 helpful votes
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Yummy
September 24, 2020

Excellent fruit, dried and very tasty, my particular bag was having it on yoghurt or breakfast cereal. I was going to try it in muffins but ate it all. Next time. Came pretty quickly and although I wouldn't say it was cheap the fruit was all first rate. I had a raspberry, strawberry, blueberry and blackberry mix

Date of experience: September 24, 2020
Australia
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Let's compare apples and apples! Their apple snack contains 26 grams of dehydrated apple which equals 300 grams of fresh fruit. For the same price you could buy 1000 grams of apples which is over three times as much fruit. I just ordered a dehydrator for $50 and will be drying my won fruit from now on.

Date of experience: November 16, 2020
Canada
1 review
4 helpful votes
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I was really excited to try this out because of what the company stands for and because of the large amounts of ads I had seen. However, it was super disappointing. First of all, it took over a month to get to me and they used some sketchy app (THAT PROVIDED NO UPDATES) for the actual delivery. When it got here, again I was super excited and was willing to forgive the one month wait but it just tasted terrible. I didn't mind the strawberries or blueberries but the raspberries and blackberries. I don't know it definitely didn't meet its standard. Just be aware that each bag (4 in the box) were about 22-28g which you're paying approximately $7 CAD. Nothing about this experience turned out good so I would not recommend. Just get fresh produce from the grocery store.

Date of experience: November 20, 2020
Canada
2 reviews
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Great!
February 1, 2021

I bought "bits" pouches in random flavors, but mentionned in the comment section that I had a preference for berries. I'm really happy because that is exactly what they sent me: raspberries and blueberries. They are delicious and healty! They are really good in yogurt/oatmeal or cake frosting! I am really happy with my purchase even if it's a bit expensive.

Date of experience: January 31, 2021
GB
5 reviews
3 helpful votes
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Amazing Company
August 20, 2020

Absolutely amazing idea! This company supply so many different freeze dried fruits that are bursting with flavour! We have probably tried about 80% of their range so far.
They supply them in recyclable packaging and deliver in a cardboard box,, they are thinking of the environment as well as their customers.

You even get a reward on your birthday!

What's not to love!?

Date of experience: August 20, 2020
France
1 review
0 helpful votes
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I love this concept and products, it's heartbreaking to think that there's a lot of fruit going bad because the mainstream distribution will not work with small producers or oddly shaped products.

Then the product itself is amazing. I love having a healthy snack that is full of real flavor and not sugary.

I recommend and will continue to buy from them.

Date of experience: June 29, 2020
France
11 reviews
1 helpful vote
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The Rotten Fruit Box is love at first sight. Even though I waited a little while for my order, it tasted amazing. I really liked the snacks from this store. And the concept itself is also very cool, I like that the creators of the site have found a new approach to food recycling. I'll order 100% on The Rotten Fruit Box more than once again.

Date of experience: July 26, 2020
Belgium
2 reviews
11 helpful votes
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Fab products
July 4, 2020

I bought a variety pack and loved every fruit even ones i dont normally like when fresh. Peach and pineapple were my highlights. Will order agsin as soon as olives are back in stock and some other new fruits added recently. Keep up the good work.

Date of experience: July 3, 2020
Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote
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Awesome fruit!
June 28, 2020

I think I might be addicted to these things. I ordered a few just to try and loved them so much I placed a monthly box order. Customer service is wonderful too. Can't wait to try a few new ones next month! I'm finding lots of ways to use them too.

Date of experience: June 28, 2020
Ireland
1 review
1 helpful vote
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I love the idea and waited and waited for arrival of the box. It never arrived, no emails, no communication about ETA or delivery delays. When I asked for a refund they replied with a slightly unprofessional tone. Could be better service, would buy if I saw it in a shop.

Date of experience: August 6, 2020
Tony F. The Rotten Fruit Box Rep
over a year old

Hi John!
I am sorry to hear that it looks like your box got lost. It has certainly been one of the side effects of the Coronavirus lockdowns. We have been fortunate that is has been very rare. We do send out several email to our customers after purchase and when you reached out saying your box hadn´t arrived we immediately offered to expedite another box. Unfortunately, you didn´t accept this offer and asked for a refund which we submitted. Your suggestion that we refund your box and still send out snacks was not something we could have done. Thank you

Ireland
1 review
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I have ordered twice now from the Rotten Fruit Box and really happy with the products and service, so will continue to order. I initially ordered out of curiosity and that it is hard to get ripe seasonal fruit where I live. I hate that beautiful fruits are left to rot that I wish I was eating also I wanted to have healthier snacks available. So far I have loved trying out the various fruits and adding them to our breakfasts, desserts, salads, treats and snacks. A little goes a very long way and you can taste the superior flavour. I also love the crunchy texture that some of the bigger fruits like peaches and pineapple have as it makes a healthy substitute for crisp cravings. Glad they use compostable packaging and always feel like it is Christmas when I et a box in the post:-)

Date of experience: July 3, 2020
Belgium
1 review
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Loved the snacks I received! They were all super tasty and this company helps reduce food waste! Will probably buy a gift subscription for friend, with kids especially, as I can't imagine a better substitute for the junk food type snacks kids often eat, than these shelf stable, complete, all natural, tasty bits! I also love the surprise factor of the seasonal box (There are other, more customizable options). My only complaint is that the pouches are pretty small, but they are making them compostable now, so that's a plus!

Date of experience: July 2, 2020

Overview

The company has garnered a mixed reputation among customers, with many praising the quality and flavor of its freeze-dried fruit products, which are often described as innovative and satisfying. Customers appreciate the health-conscious approach and environmentally friendly packaging. However, significant concerns arise regarding customer service, particularly issues related to order delays, unresponsive support, and difficulties with cancellations and refunds. While some customers have had positive experiences with timely deliveries and helpful service, a notable number express frustration over poor communication and perceived lack of accountability, indicating a need for improvement in customer relations.

This summary is generated by AI, based on text from customer reviews

service
14
value
13
shipping
13
returns
5
quality
13