Happy as we are to have survived the heatwave of last week, we can expect to feel its effects for some time: thyme, mint, and coriander from Strawberry Fields have all suffered at the hands of the unprecedented temperature spike so we won’t be seeing much of these for a little while. On the bright… Read More »
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Veg news 23rd June
We’ve seen the very first UK strawberries of the season this week, which pair perfectly with our first deliveries of UK basil, courtesy of Strawberry Fields, Ward & Thompson, and Farmstart. Elsewhere on the display UK ratatouille continues to shine, with aubergines and courgettes coming in thick and fast from Lyncroft farm and Libby Flintoff.… Read More »
Veg news 10th June
There is an incredible range of UK veg available this week, and much of it from our nearest and dearest growers. We simply love this time of year, where quality and freshness speak for themselves. The first broad beans are here from Ward and Thompson on The Fylde and they are spectacular: superbly sweet even… 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 16th March
The new Dutch glasshouse season gets underway this week with the arrival of cucumbers from Zann in Rotterdam. As spring progresses we’ll see more and more produce out of Holland – they have huge glasshouse capacity for ratatouille crops such as aubergines and peppers, as well as tomatoes and salads too. Besides bringing the supply… Read More »
veg news 9th March
We’re incredibly lucky to be able to look to some of our local suppliers in the North West this week for leafy salad greens to add a sparkle to your plate. The milder weather and sudden burst of sunshine has spurred on some produce that might otherwise still be on the limited side. Salad leaves… Read More »