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 »
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Veg News 5th March
There’s a hint of spring in the air this week and we’re happy to report the longer days are helping some of the UK crops still in the ground to bulk up nicely. Cornish cauliflowers in particular are at their best right now; after a few difficult weeks of stunted growth we now have plenty… Read More »
veg news 25th Feb
Relentless rain and winds up and down the country are making for some tough conditions out in the fields this week. As well as harvesting produce, many growers are struggling to sow new crops for the season ahead too. Spare a thought for those working outside during these storms, and forgive us if certain lines… Read More »
veg news 21st Jan
The first big event in the 2020 food calendar takes place this Saturday in the form on Burns Night. For those with Scottish connections looking to serve traditional neeps & tatties (and maybe a veggie haggis), we‘ve stocked up on Lincolnshire swede and Yorkshire turnips. They aren’t the most glamourous of vegetables, but they have… Read More »
Veg News 7th January
Now the festive dust has settled, we can look forward to a week of abundance on the fruit & veg displays. On the veg side we’re particularly impressed with French lettuces and spinach. Spanish avocados are excellent value and Duncan Gielty’s Lancashire Savoy cabbages are picture perfect. Kale varieties usually start dwindling at this time… Read More »
Veg News 27th December
The post-Christmas and New Year’s period is a notoriously tricky time for sourcing fresh produce. Many UK growers are taking a well-deserved break, whilst suppliers and hauliers on the continent are operating on reduced schedules. So here’s what to expect over the next 7 days or so: · The weekend in between Christmas and New… Read More »
