'I found an alternative to Lidl's Wonky Veg boxes that are normally out of stock'

Lidl shoppers race to snap up the supermarket's Wonky Veg boxes but they're normally snapped up as soon as they arrive in store. But we've found an alternative that you don't even have to leave the house for.

Oddbox is a service that gives you a selection of vegetables that you otherwise may have missed at bargain prices and our readers can get 50% off their first box. Simply use code REACH50 on any box.

Oddbox works directly with growers to provide produce that is 'too odd' and at risk of going to waste even though its perfectly fine to eat. You can even try a new vegetable you've never heard of before through the service.

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There are different sizes of box you can get, allowing you to tailor an amount that is more suitable to your own needs to prevent further waste once the box gets to you.

You can even substitute out offerings to something you'd more likely enjoy. This is a great way to try out new recipes and experiment with ingredients you might usually avoid.

The pick-your-own boxes let you opt to avoid ingredients you know you dislike while still reducing food waste. After all if you're chopping your vegetables up anyway does it matter what shape it is?

Emma Bennett, Senior Brand and Content Manager, said: “Our research shows that a significant portion of the population is actively trying to change their minds about certain veggies but struggling to succeed. With our new pick-your-own boxes, we’re giving our community the option to experiment with new ingredients or completely avoid those they dislike ­– all while staying true to our mission of reducing food waste.”

She continues: “95% of our community said having more choice made them waste less at home. And as our mission is all about fighting food waste, it makes sense for us to give people greater control over the fruit and veg they rescue in their Oddbox each week.”

The best part is that it gets delivered to your front door, you don't have to queue up to get your fresh produce - although it only works for certain areas with the north east not currently being catered to. There are other brands with a similar premise like Lidl's boxes or Wonky Veg Boxes. Remember our readers can get 50% off their first box when using code REACH50.

If you want full recipes rather than just vegetables there are lots of alternatives you can get delivered to your door. HelloFresh offers complete meal kits, while Mindful Chef offers healthier meal plans.