You may have already noticed that we’ve changed the way we price some of our leafy lines from per kilo to per 100g. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing quality, organic produce at a competitive price, and we feel this new format will give you a clearer picture of what you’ll actually be… Read More »
Veg news 4th May.
It might not feel like it right now but summer is almost upon us, and with that comes the first smattering of Spanish stone fruits. We’ve already had our first deliveries of nectarines, peaches and chanterais melons, which means watermelons, apricots and galias won’t be far behind. Chanterais melons are a firm staff favourite here… Read More »
Veg news 27th April
With May just around the corner, we’ve an array of exciting new UK and European produce to inspire you in the kitchen this week. Our first pallet from Pam Bowers at Strawberry Fields is arriving on Thursday: expect beautiful batavia and oakleaf lettuces, little gems and generously sized spring greens. We’ll also be receiving a… Read More »
Veg news 19th April
This week it’s all about chard! As versatile as it is vibrant, we’ve an abundance of this leafy vegetable in at the moment: French rainbow chard is being sold loose, alongside some bagged from our friends at Glebelands just down the road in Sale. Try sautéing with freshly sliced garlic in olive oil for a… Read More »
Veg News 29th March
We’re always looking at ways to combat our dependency on single-use plastics here at Unicorn, so we’re absolutely delighted to share with you that Duncan Gielty’s leafy produce will now be wrapped in a fully home-compostable plastic film courtesy of TIPA. This new packaging looks and performs just like regular plastic in keeping produce fresh,… Read More »
Veg News 22nd March
It has certainly felt like Spring is in the air this week, with plenty of sunshine and lighter evenings for us to enjoy. Our UK growers are clearing tunnels of produce eager to get in new plantings and we’re lucky enough to be getting deliveries of Lancashire spinach, pak choi, and lettuce, whilst Glebelands’ regular… Read More »