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Not so much veg news as veg logistics: The post X-mas and post New Year’s period is a tricky time for sourcing fresh produce. Both suppliers and hauliers are operating on reduced schedules. So here’s what to expect over the next 7 days or so: New Year’s weekend (from Friday 28th) should be close to… Read More »

The recent run of frosts means the writing is on the wall for a number of UK veggies. Lettuces, celery, broccoli, and fresh herbs are always the first to struggle with the cold. We’ll be looking to France and Spain to keep those products on the shelves during the winter. While on the one hand… Read More »

Veg news 22nd  November As the evenings draw in and daylight hours dwindle we turn this week to the bright orange hue of the humble carrot – a firm customer favourite and Unicorn staple par excellence. We’ve a terrific supply of washed orange and rainbow carrots from Lancashire farms Royal Oak and Duncan Gielty, and… Read More »

Friday sees the first pallet of the season from Cornish grower Francis Sampson down in Penzance. Francis grows on two adjacent pieces of land right at the tip of Cornwall near Lands End. One of the areas is very exposed, open to the regular south-westerly winds but – crucially – this area remains almost entirely… Read More »

One of the stars of the show right now is true spinach on the foot from Glebelands City Growers down the road in Sale. Beautiful dark leaves are freshly harvested for us 3 times a week. Good availability for a few weeks as well a sprinkling from Libby Flintoff in Preston. Beetroot in all its… Read More »