20 Jan Odd Bunch Canada Review: A Dietitian’s Honest Take on Cost, Quality, and Produce Variety

I Tried an Odd Bunch Canada Produce Box — Here’s What Actually Came in It (and How Much I Saved)

If you’ve spent any time on social media lately, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Odd Bunch Canada pop up in your feed.

That’s exactly how I first heard about them.

When Odd Bunch launched in Winnipeg, they started showing up regularly on my social media, and I’ll be honest, it immediately caught my attention. As a Dietitian, I’m all about helping people eat better, reduce food waste, and find realistic ways to make groceries more affordable. So a service built around rescuing “imperfect” produce and delivering it straight to your door for lower than grocery store prices felt like a must-try for me.

But of course, curiosity wasn’t enough. I wanted to know if it actually stacked up in real life, especially here in Winnipeg.

My First Odd Bunch Order (and a Very Winnipeg Delivery Story)

For my first order, I chose the medium fruit and veggie box, which regularly costs $32. I also received a discount on my first order, which brought the total down even more to $28.80.

Our delivery was scheduled for Friday… and then Winnipeg winter did what Winnipeg winter does best.

We had extremely rough weather that day, so our box didn’t arrive until later the next day (Saturday). I was fully expecting at least some of the produce to be frozen solid after sitting through an extra day of very cold temperatures.

But honestly? I was impressed right away.

Everything arrived in great shape and surprisingly, nothing was frozen. There was even lettuce and cilantro in the box, which felt like a small miracle given the weather delay.

What Came Inside My Odd Bunch Box

Here’s exactly what we received in our first delivery:

• Apples
• Pears
• Beets
• Grapefruit
• Navel oranges
• White onions
• Green beans
• A head of living lettuce
• Bell peppers
• Avocado
• Cauliflower
• Red potatoes
• Sweet potatoes
• A bunch of cilantro
• Tomatillos

All of the produce arrived fresh and in great condition. Some items were definitely a little “odd,” which is kind of the whole point… Odd Bunch rescues fruits and vegetables that might be slightly misshapen, oversized, undersized, or simply surplus and at risk of being wasted. But nothing felt low-quality or unusable.

At this point, I was already sold on the convenience alone. Having all of this delivered right to my door saved me a grocery store trip with twin toddlers in tow, which is honestly priceless some weeks.

But the real question I wanted answered was this:

Do the cost savings actually hold up here in Winnipeg?

I Did the Math (Because of Course I Did)

Instead of guessing, I decided to actually compare costs.

I took every single item we received, weighed it on my food scale, and compared it to the price per kilogram of the same or similar items at my local Real Canadian Superstore. Below is my list of each item’s weight, the store pricing, and my final math so you can see exactly how I calculated everything.

Most items were priced by weight, but a few — like the tomatillos and cauliflower — were only available as packaged items at my store, so I priced those accordingly. I also used current prices, including sale prices where applicable, meaning I was estimating based on the lowest possible grocery store cost.

And the results actually surprised me.

To buy all of these same items at Superstore would have cost $47.73.

My Odd Bunch box? $28.80, including the first-order discount.

That’s a savings of $18.93, or about 40%.

And that’s not a small difference — especially if you’re buying produce every single week.

What I Really Like About Odd Bunch (Beyond the Price)

The Variety Factor

One of my favourite things about Odd Bunch is the variety.

For example, in this very first box, we received tomatillos, which is something I’ve never actually cooked with before. But since the box also included white onion, green pepper, avocado, and cilantro, I made a delicious roasted tomatillo salsa verde, which we enjoyed on chicken and rice bowls.

If you’ve been meaning to experiment with new ingredients in the kitchen but don’t know where to start, this is a great way to dip your toes into new meals and recipes without overthinking it.

Portion Sizes That Make Sense for Real Life

Since having kids, we’ve been doing a lot of our shopping at Costco. And while there’s great value in buying bulk, it can definitely lead to more food waste when you’re dealing with huge quantities of fresh produce.

I was finding myself stuck in a bit of a meal-planning rut, rotating through the same handful of vegetables each week and trying really hard to use everything before it went bad.

With Odd Bunch, the portions felt just right — perfect for a family meal, maybe with some leftovers, but not so much that it felt overwhelming. Having new items in the mix has honestly been really refreshing.

The Ability to Skip a Week

Another thing I appreciate is that Odd Bunch posts their menu in advance each week. If you look ahead and don’t love what you see, you always have the option to skip that delivery.

That flexibility makes it feel much easier to commit to, especially if you’re already juggling a busy schedule.

This Can Really Move The Needle On Healthier Eating

As a Dietitian, this is also where Odd Bunch really stands out to me beyond convenience or cost savings. Most people simply are not eating enough fruits and vegetables, and as a result, they’re falling well short of their fibre needs. In fact, the majority of adults don’t come close to meeting recommended fibre intakes, which play a critical role in digestion, heart health, blood sugar regulation, and keeping us feeling full and satisfied after meals.

Fibre also feeds the beneficial bacteria in our gut, which has downstream effects on immunity, inflammation, and overall metabolic health.

One of the biggest barriers I see in practice is a lack of variety. When we rotate through the same few foods week after week, we limit the range of fibres and plant compounds we’re exposed to. Different fruits and vegetables provide different types of fibre and phytonutrients, and that diversity matters. Getting a box like this naturally encourages a wider mix of produce — from leafy greens and root vegetables to citrus and herbs — and often introduces foods you might not normally buy.

From a nutrition perspective, that kind of variety is incredibly beneficial, and it’s one of the most practical, low-effort ways to support gut health and long-term wellness without overcomplicating nutrition.

Final Thoughts: Is Odd Bunch Worth It?

Overall, I think Odd Bunch is a great option for anyone looking to save money on groceries without sacrificing the quality of their diet. The produce was fresh, the convenience was a huge win, and the cost savings were very real — at least based on prices here in Winnipeg.

I love that it encourages variety, reduces food waste, and makes eating more fruits and vegetables feel easier, not harder.

And honestly? I can’t wait to see what shows up in our next box this week!

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