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That bit of sunshine in Manchester last week has had everyone reaching for the leafy salads! Alongside Lyncroft Farm’s lovely, delicate butterheads, we’re expecting an early arrival of Strawberry Fields’ Green Oakleaf lettuces this Thursday – tunnel-grown in Lincolnshire and looking mighty fine, as you can see in the photos. The early spring sunshine has… Read More »

As we approach the end of the UK Plum Season, we strongly suggest choosing this delightful top fruit (a top fruit is one that grows on trees!) for your lunchtime treat. This week we’ve got three varieties, so feel free to mix and match. First, from our only UK Biodynamic Fruit Grower Sweet Apple Orchards… Read More »

Fresh from the Yorkshire fields this week we have some beautiful bunched carrots, courtesy of John at Newfields farm. By the end of the week, he will greet us with some mixed cauliflowers and beautiful leafy savoy cabbages. On the brassica range, this week may be the last of the Lancashire cavolo nero that Libby… Read More »

Veg news 28th August  These late summer weeks are a particular favourite amongst staff! Our shelves are brimming with a wide range of UK produce, and our fridges remain fully stocked with fresh, UK leafy salad items. Locally grown rocket, lettuce heads, and loose salad leaves are thriving, perfect for back-to-work or school lunchboxes next week.  Sweetcorn season is here!  We’re… Read More »

This week we welcome the return to the shelves of some fabulous produce from Newfields Organics based up in Fadmoor, North Yorkshire. Regular customers will be familiar with the quality of the range of veg they grow, and as ever they have not disappointed. We’ll have a bit more on their potato crop next week, but so far their manitou and… Read More »

Here at Unicorn we’ve always been privileged to have such a fantastic array of produce to write and shout about, and it’s a real pleasure to sing the praises of our growers and see their efforts fly off the shelves to satisfied customers. It’s also our responsibility to keep our customers informed, and for UK growers the current situation remains… Read More »