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After a truly sensational run, the Spanish avocado season has come to an end. Until the new harvest in November we’ll be sourcing them from South America and Africa, starting with Peru. Southern Hemisphere avocados do the job, but if (like us) you got used to the perfect creaminess of the Spanish ones, some management… Read More »

Every year around this time we experience the “Hungry Gap” in UK produce, when the previous winter’s stores are empty and the new season crops aren’t quite ready yet. It follows that this is a particularly busy time of the year for imports from Europe and we are more dependent than usual on produce coming… Read More »

Fennel bulbs from Spain and Italy are offering excellent value for money this week and, as such, are a firm favourite amongst veg team members. Fennel undergoes such a transformation between raw and cooked, it can almost be thought of as two different vegetables. The crisp, white, delicately-anise flesh yields to an amazing sweetness and… Read More »

The first direct pallet from Univert in Provence, France, is due this Friday. We always get a bit excited about their produce. For one, because they’re a co-operative of small growers, and secondly, because they specialise in luscious leafy greens, like fresh herbs, spinach & lettuces. By trading directly with them, we manage to reduce… Read More »

Leeks are amazing quality this week from a mix of UK growers. They’re a common place vegetable that usually play a supporting role in dishes, but these absolutely deserve a place in the spotlight. Slow cooked or baked with thyme brings out the sweetness, whilst paired with (Oatly) cream they make a delicious pie filling. We like… Read More »