The Richmond-based company, which was founded way back to the 1920’s, has seen rises in the popularity of fresh food boxes being sent out to people for birthdays and other occasions. The Market Runners specialise in fresh, market produce and deliver to homes all over Melbourne.

A lot of their business comes from regular customers that have arranged to have boxes delivered on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Many people find it easy to order some of their groceries online, though owner and operator Andrea Brook says that gifting has only become popular recently.

‘Around Mother’s Day in particular we noticed a lot of orders were going out as gifts,’ she says, ‘But even if it’s not for any special occasion, sending some fresh food is a cute way to say thank you or get well.’

Likely, the increased number of gift orders can be attributed to the fact that The Market Runners are now also delivering flowers. Arranging for a little fruit and veggie pack and flowers to be sent to a friend’s home makes for a great gift and people in the area seem to have recognised this.

Older people, who aren’t all that internet savvy, can stand to benefit from this. Loved ones can order on their behalf and save them the trouble of having to take a trip to the supermarket to pick up their fruit and vegetables https://themarketrunners.com.au/products-all).

A delivery from The Market Runner will likely remind older customers of years passed, as the company has embraced and look to capture a vintage, olden-day feel to its service. Deliveries are made in rustic, old-style wooden crates – which also can be purchased – and staff are dress in white shorts and tops, just like milkmen in the olden days.

Fruit and Veggie packs can be delivered to your door (or a friends) for as little as $34.95. The company also delivers milk and dairy products, and goods from the bakery including bread and muesli. Visit https://themarketrunners.com.au/ or call 1300 364 518 to find out if The Market Runners deliver to your area.