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The star of the show this first week of August is our ever-growing range of new season potatoes.   Last year’s harvest was hit by heavy rain and flooding, which made access to the land difficult. But this year’s sunny, dry spring has led to a strong yield and an earlier crop, and we’re looking… Read More »

Our UK fruit range is looking and tasting lush at the moment. The early spring and summer warm weather has certainly helped sweeten up our selection of top-tree fruit. Martin at Carey Organics in Herefordshire provides us with our summer splash of delights. Look out for their growing range of plum varieties. Opal plums are recognisable by their… Read More »

This week’s veg news spotlights some wonderful Lancashire-grown produce — and one farm in particular: Brook House Farm in Preston, run by Libby and Paul Flintoff. Over the years, they’ve turned indoor polytunnel growing into something of an artform. Their produce is without a doubt one of the jewels in the crown of our summer… Read More »

Today’s cooler weather is likely a welcome break for our growers after the scorcher of a weekend. While many of us were doing our best to enjoy the sunshine and stay cool with hydrating foods and drinks, Dan from Kindling Market Garden in Stockport was busy harvesting and delivering courgettes to keep up with their… Read More »

The UK berry season has started with a flourish this year! Our first shipment of produce arrived yesterday morning from Martin and Rachel Soble at Whitethorn Farm in Herefordshire. Whitethorn Farm has been growing organically on the banks of the River Wye for 20 years, and this years fruit is exceptional. This week’s berry lineup… Read More »

Our herb shelves are blooming with a wide variety of UK aromatics at the moment. You’ll be spoilt for choice. Our biggest range is coming from Pam at Strawberry Fields who established new beds on her farm in the Lincolnshire Fens this Spring. Depth and complexity is brought to our meals with Oregano, Lovage, Tarragon,… Read More »