Yes! We care just as much about our packaging as the delicious recipes that come inside it. Here’s how to recycle each part of the HelloFresh box responsibly:

Insulating liners

Depending on the season, your box may include different insulators to keep ingredients fresh. Our corrugated liners, honeycombed paperboard, and ClimaCell plant-based insulation foam are all fully recyclable.

Gel packs

Follow the directions provided on your ice pack. Otherwise, cut open the pack, empty the gel into the trash, then rinse and recycle or discard the plastic film via in-store drop-off. To avoid clogging your pipes, please don’t put the contents of the ice packs in your sink or toilet.

Dry Ice

Dry ice can be placed in a ventilated area at room temperature, where it will evaporate away. Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Dry ice should never be disposed of in a trash can, chemical waste container, garbage can, sink, or toilet. To prevent an injury similar to a burn, always use protective gloves.

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Most of our boxes are 100% recycled content cardboard, and all are at minimum 40% recycled content. Fold and place with your curbside recyclables, or even compost them!

Meal kit bags

The paper bags for your meal kits are fully recyclable and compostable. You can also discard the sticky-backed label in your regular trash bin.

Plastic bags

If your plastic packaging has the numbers 2 or 4 on it, it’s recyclable. If not, you can discard it in your regular trash bin.

Visit our dedicated Recycling page here for details on how to recycle each part of the HelloFresh box responsibly.

Transparency is important to HelloFresh, and we make it our priority to provide as much nutrition information to our customers about every ingredient in every recipe as possible.

Because an expansive amount of dietary preferences and/or dietary needs exist, we are unable to accommodate each one. We leave it to our customers to review the ingredients and determine which recipes best meet their dietary needs.

Insulating liners

• Summer and winter liners: honeycomb paperboard with a pulper-safe metalized film
• Summer liners: recycled cotton, jute, and kraft paper
• Winter liners: BPA-free plastic and mylar

Gel packs

• Water soluble gel (it dissolves in water but is not pipe-friendly, so don’t pour down the drain!) and recyclable plastic

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• Mix of recycled and virgin fibers

Separator and meal kits

• Low-density chipboard

In addition to receiving recipes with step-by-step instructions, you’ll also receive individual meal kits containing all the pre-measured ingredients you need to make each meal. Your proteins are packed separately outside of the meal kit, with ice packs to keep cool.

The only ingredients we assume you have on hand are salt, pepper, sugar, oil, and butter.

Ready to bring the joy of cooking back to your kitchen? We’ve been busy in the HelloFresh test kitchen making sure each weekly box is better than ever.

You can now choose from over 100+ weekly menu and market items, featuring a rotating selection of deliciously simple dinner recipes every single week. / / Whether you’re a kitchen pro or just starting out, we make sure every meal is a win with:

Stress-Free Cooking: Our easy-to-follow, 6-step recipes take approximately 30 minutes and require minimal equipment.

Endless Variety: With over 100 options across all our plans, there’s always something new and wholesome to discover.

Total Flexibility: From easily customizable menus to flexible deliveries (and the option to skip or cancel anytime), we fit perfectly into your busy life.

HelloCustom: Want to swap your sides or upgrade your protein? You can personalize your favorite meals to get exactly what you’re craving.

Pro Tip: Our "Market" items are perfect for those days when you need a quick lunch, a festive brunch, or a little something sweet to end the night.

Tailor Your Menu with Your Food Profile

Your menu, your way. We want every HelloFresh box to feel like it was curated just for you! By updating your Food Profile, you can let our chefs know exactly what you love. Whether you’re looking for No Pork, No Fish, or Pescatarian options, we’ll make sure your automatic meal picks align perfectly with your lifestyle.

While you’ll always have access to our full weekly menu, this helps us highlight the recipes that best fit your taste and goals.

Active users can update their Food Profile by clicking here

Some, but not all, of our ingredients are organic. The focus of HelloFresh is on helping our customers make those first steps towards cooking well-balanced meals at home. While the majority of our product is not organic, what we do concentrate on is what produce looks and tastes best.

We work with trusted, experienced, and sustainable business partners to ensure high quality, seasonal, and farm-sourced produce is delivered to our customers at peak freshness. Eating organic is certainly one way of eating better; however, the focus with HelloFresh is more on helping customers have a positive cooking experience in the kitchen. We help our customers take the necessary steps to add in more fruits and veggies in their everyday lives.

At HelloFresh, we prioritize transparency so you can cook with peace of mind. While we don’t currently offer certified gluten-free or nut-free meal plans, our diverse weekly menu makes it easy to find recipes that work for you. All ingredient information and potential allergens are listed for every recipe, allowing you to review and select the meals that best meet your dietary needs.

As for our vegan/vegetarian options, we want to make plant-based eating as delicious as possible:

• Vegan Recipes: We offer dedicated Vegan meals every week that are naturally dairy-free.
• Veggie Flexibility: Many of our Vegetarian meals can be easily adapted to be dairy-free by simply omitting items like cheese or cream during your home prep.

Our weekly menu features a wide variety of Veggie and Vegan recipes, packed with fresh seasonal produce, hearty grains, and delicious plant-based proteins.

Tailored to Your Taste

• Vegan Favorites: Look for the "Vegan" tag for recipes that are entirely plant-based and dairy-free.

• Veggie Flexibility: Our "Veggie" recipes are perfect for vegetarians. Want to make them vegan? You can easily customize these dishes at home by simply omitting or swapping ingredients like cheese, yogurt, or honey.

Yes! Here is how to find it:

On Web

1. Log in to your account.
2. Choose 'My Menu'.
3. Choose the image of the meal that you’d like to learn about. A pop-up window will appear, scroll down to the Nutrition Values section.

On Mobile

1. Log in to your account on the app.
2. Choose 'My Menu'.
3. Choose the image of the meal that you’d like to learn about. A pop-up window will appear, scroll down and select Nutrition Values section.