Revealed: how ‘convenient’ recipe boxes really measure up on price

Our survey shows that buying ingredients separately for the meal kits offered by the leading suppliers can save up to 74%,

Consumers who subscribe to “recipe box” delivery services can save up to 74% of the cost of the meals by buying the ingredients separately in the supermarket, research by the Observer has found.

Analysis of the contents and prices of some of the most popular meal kits shows that buying the individual ingredients is far cheaper – even if you have to get whole bottles of sauce or packets of rice.

Continue reading… Our survey shows that buying ingredients separately for the meal kits offered by the leading suppliers can save up to 74%,Consumers who subscribe to “recipe box” delivery services can save up to 74% of the cost of the meals by buying the ingredients separately in the supermarket, research by the Observer has found.Analysis of the contents and prices of some of the most popular meal kits shows that buying the individual ingredients is far cheaper – even if you have to get whole bottles of sauce or packets of rice. Continue reading…