About Handychecklist
Handychecklist began operations in 2018 when three nutrition specialists in London noticed a gap in the market. Residents across the city struggled to access genuinely fresh produce without spending hours at markets or settling for supermarket alternatives that had spent days in storage. We started with a single refrigerated van and partnerships with 12 orchards across Kent and Essex.
Our Foundation Story
The concept emerged from a simple observation: fruit loses nutritional value within 48 hours of harvest. Traditional supply chains meant London consumers received produce that was 5-7 days old on average. We established direct relationships with growers within 80 miles of the city, implementing a harvest-to-door system that operates within 36 hours.
By 2020, we had expanded to serve 2,400 households monthly. Our fleet grew to eight vehicles, each equipped with temperature-controlled compartments maintaining optimal conditions for different fruit types. We now work with 47 certified farms across Southeast England.
What Drives Our Work
We focus on reducing the time between harvest and consumption. Our logistics team coordinates with growers to schedule pickups within 12 hours of harvest. Each delivery route is optimized to minimize transit time while maintaining cold chain integrity throughout the journey.
Quality control happens at three stages: farm inspection before harvest, warehouse sorting within 6 hours of pickup, and final check before delivery. This process ensures customers receive fruit at peak ripeness rather than produce picked weeks early to survive long distribution chains.
Our Approach to Service
Every order is assembled the morning of delivery. Our warehouse team receives harvest reports from partner farms at 6 AM and begins sorting by 7 AM. Delivery windows are scheduled in 2-hour blocks across London boroughs, with routes planned to ensure fruit spends minimal time in transit. Customers can adjust delivery frequency weekly through their account dashboard, and our system automatically suggests seasonal alternatives when specific varieties become unavailable.
Core Principles
Direct Sourcing
We maintain contracts with 47 farms, visiting each location quarterly to verify growing practices and harvest timing protocols.
Speed Priority
Our 36-hour harvest-to-door standard applies to 94% of deliveries, tracked through our logistics management system.
Transparent Operations
Each delivery includes farm origin information and harvest date. Customers can trace their fruit back to specific orchards.
Seasonal Focus
We adjust inventory monthly based on UK growing seasons, working with 15 varieties in summer and 8 in winter months.
