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Eat Fresh In 2017 With These Organic Food Spots

2017-01-04 ShanghaiWOWeng


Our food and personal products are becoming increasingly tainted with strange ingredients and preservatives, which are difficult to pronounce, and even harder to digest. Often, we have no idea what we are putting in and on our bodies! 


However, luckily there are some options available that make it easy to source healthy, organic and natural foods and products for you and your family. Here our round up of where to find organic, natural foods both on and offline.


ONLINE STORES

Lee's Mum

Site: http://www.leesmum.com/


This online health store stocks thousands of natural health foods, supplements, beauty items and cleaning products, all at very reasonable prices. As the whole website can be viewed in English, it allows us to see the exact ingredients that go into the products, along with the nutrition labeling, which is very beneficial for anyone with allergy concerns. Shipping charges depend on how much you spend, but is generally cheap (sometimes it’s even free with special deals).


Yimishiji

 

Site: https://www.yimishiji.com/


Yimishiji are on a mission to bridge the gap from the fields of the farmers to the people of the city. They deliver fresh organic produce all over Shanghai and post touching articles on their WeChat account (search: yimishiji) about where the food comes from and the exact story of how it reaches your plate. This transparent company is a breath of fresh air in the Shanghai organic food industry and their online store is easy to use and expat friendly.

 

The Mahota


Site: http://www.themahota.com/


The Mahota is comprised of an organic farm, farm-to-restaurant city store, holistic health management center and wellness resort. You can visit the farm itself which covers 43 acres where you can pick your own vegetables. They pride themselves on growing a wide variety of certified organic vegetables, herbs and grains which you can buy online, or sample in their restaurant on Huaihai West Rd. The site is currently under construction; however online shopping facilities are expected to be included on the new site!

 

Carrefour


Site: https://www.carrefour.cn/


Not strictly organic and natural products, but an honorable mention nonetheless. French supermarket brand Carrefour is an excellent choice for trustworthy products imported from overseas. Online shopping facilities are available, however there are multiple locations spread across the city including Putuo, Changning and Xuhui.

 

Tony's Farm


Site: http://www.tonysfarm.com/ 


Tony’s Farm is one of the earliest and most well-known organic farms, which was founded in 2005 in Pudong. Since launching, they’ve expanded to Chongming Island where they grow organic produce which is available to purchase online and delivered straight to your door. Their weekly subscription package is among their most popular services, which delivers fresh food for the week in unique environmentally friendly packaging constructed from old shipping containers. Place your orders through their WeChat ‘Dolly Micro-Mall’, JD.com, TMall.com or over the phone on 400-820-2162.

 

BIOFarm


Site: http://www.biofarm.cn/


From 2004, BIOFarm has been growing non-genetically modified vegetables without the use of chemical pesticides, fertilizers, or growth hormones, for truly fresh, natural produce. This organic farm in Pudong produces a wide range of seasonal fruits and vegetables grown from the 100 acre farm, including organic lettuces, organic sprouts, organic micro-vegetables, organic edible flowers and organic herbs to name a few.


BIOFarm also supply some high end hotels and restaurants in Shanghai, which is now available for purchase for Shanghai residents via their online shop.

 

Kate & Kimi



Site: http://www.kateandkimi.com/


“Like 'Wholefoods' USA - but we are based in Shanghai‎”


Great tag line, which pretty much sums up what Kate & Kimi are all about! The founders met each other at the school which their children both attended. Concerned about the difficulty in accessing quality, healthy food, they launched and online grocery delivery store of healthy foods and imported products. Vegetables, fruit, bakery, drinks and basic home products to your door. This community driven, expat friendly site is very easy to use and you may notice some local products such as Lizzy’s All Natural. 


Fields China


Site: http://www.fieldschina.com/


This very expat-friendly website has a huge list of healthy products to choose from. Offerings include organic food which can be delivered right to your door. The company claims to have direct relationships with a number of reliable local organic food suppliers across the country. 


Epermarket


Site: http://www.epermarket.com/


Over the last few years, Epermarket have rapidly grown, and have become one of Shanghai’s most well-known online shops for expat groceries. The online store prides themselves on adhering to the strictness of their health and safety standards. Boasting their ISO 9001 Quality Certificate which ensures the highest quality and safety of their products.


Epermarket also run their own organic farm, Eperfarm, from which the organic produce is sold via their online store.


With over 7000 products available to browse online, you’ll be spoiled for choice on this trustworthy, reliable platform.

 

Helekang


Site: http://www.helekang.com/english/


Helekang, the Healthy Living Company, claims to be the largest online retailer and one of the largest distributors for organic food and natural products in China. 

 

They focus heavily on food safety standards, particularly children’s exposure to chemicals and pesticides which lead to birth defects, nerve damage and genetic mutation.


Their online store is full of thousands of carefully selected certified organic food and natural products covering a variety of categories including fresh produce, meats, poultry, seafood, dairy, groceries, wines, and household items. Delivery is usually in 1 to 2 days and a wide area is covered from inside the Inner Ring Road to outside the Outer Ring Road.


ORGANIC RESTAURANTS

Organic Kitchen Shanghai

Site: http://www.organickitchenshanghai.com/




Address: 1/F, 57 Fuxing Road, near Yongfu Road


Organic Kitchen opened its first restaurant in 2011 in the heart of Xuhui, right on the Fuxing Road thoroughfare. They purchase their products from passionate local organic growers and provided dishes which are as nutritious as they are delicious.


Qimin Organic Hot Pot

 http://www.qi-min.com/

Address: 4/F, B Block, Reel Shanghai, 1601 Nanjing Xi Lu | 07-04, Takashimaya, Gubei International Financial District, 1438 Hongqiao Lu

Tel: 021 62593004 | 021 62592342



Designed to resemble a marketplace-like atmosphere, Qimin Organic Hot Pot is home to booths of vegetables, meats and seafoods, all sourced from local organic farms. Clothes hang from the celling to create a typical Shanghai alleyway vibe while the ingredients themselves are top quality and super fresh.


Ming Tang Organic Dining Wine & Bar

http://www.mingtang.com/


Address: Zhongshan S. Rd, Lane 505, Building 2, 

Tel: 021 6152 6668


Ming Tang Organic Dining Wine & Bar is the first Cantonese restaurant in Shanghai which advocates the use of organic products. Located in the cool docks shopping arcade along the scenic Huangpu River, enjoy delicious, nutritious food here which comes directly from their own farm in Shanghai, Zhejiang and Jiangsu. 


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