Our News

This week’s veg news is all about avocados, which are especially rich, creamy and delicious right now. They’ve become a firm favourite with our veg buyers, who seem to be eating them on repeat for lunch. Usually just smashed onto sourdough with a squeeze of lemon, a pinch of salt and pepper, and a drizzle… Read More »

Juicy Seville oranges are brightening up our veg shelves on this chilly February day. These oranges are prized for their fragrant flavour and aromatic peel, making them ideal for homemade marmalade. Usually peak quality and availability is from December to February, making them a delicious seasonal treat that gives us a taste of Spanish sunshine… Read More »

For those that are planning their Burns Supper this weekend, we have all the traditional components of the meal to celebrate Scotland’s National Bard. For Robert Burns birthday on Sunday 25th January, we are ready and fully stocked of neeps, tatties and haggis. Our swede (known as a turnip in Scotland and other celtic regions) is coming from Chapel Farm… Read More »

As if by clockwork, our growers in the UK and on the continent have tipped out of the chaos of the Christmas rush and straight into the first proper deep freeze of the season. Conditions in the fields are extremely challenging this week. Speaking to our UK growers yesterday, many were out harvesting in icy,… Read More »

We hope you have had, or are still enjoying, a restful festive break. If, like us, you are starting to crave something fresher after a few days of rich seasonal food, our friends at fellow co-operative UniVert in Provence have come up trumps this week. We have a really lovely range of lettuces from them… Read More »