After a gloriously sunny bank holiday weekend, our shelves are brimming with sweet and tempting late summer produce. A real highlight this week are the Irwin mangoes, sometimes called “bonbon” mangoes. Ours come from the Málaga region and have been harvested ready to eat, full of the sweet sunshine they’ve grown in all summer. Their… Read More »
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Veg News 29th July
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 »
Veg News 10th July
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 »
Veg News 25th March 🌷
Spring is making its mark on our shelves this week, with plenty of new season produce rolling in. Despite the rain in Spain and the south of France, we’re still receiving an abundance of fresh produce from our European suppliers – tender artichokes, vibrant asparagus, and sweet broad beans and peas to name a few,… Read More »
Veg News 18th February
Today’s veg news is spotlighting beautiful berries 🍓 We have a wonderful range of Spanish blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries this week, courtesy of our growers on the continent. Mild, sunny winters in southern Spain mean these berries have the perfect growing conditions to develop their sweetness, bringing a much-needed dose of Spanish sunshine to a… Read More »
Veg News 3rd Dec 🌰
December is here, and with it our thoughts tentatively turn to the festive season and the comforting, traditional foods we associate with this time of year. John from Newfields in North Yorkshire has delivered his majestic sprout stalks once again, and they’re as showstopping as ever. Buying sprouts on the stalk is a great way… Read More »