Here at Unicorn we put a lot of effort into sourcing the freshest possible fruit and vegetables, and further effort into storing them appropriately so that they reach you in the best condition. Having taken the produce home, there are a few extra things that you can do to keep it at its best. If… Read More »
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How to sprout!
What is sprouting? Beansprouts are lentils, seeds or grains that have been sprouted after soaking and rinsing – a nutritious halfway point between seed and plant. Why bother? Cheap, tasty, easy to grow and usually eaten raw, beansprouts are chock full of nutrients and plant enzymes associated with easy digestion and general good health. For… Read More »
Veg news 19th September
The veg range is fit to burst with UK produce at the moment. Sweetcorn is still going strong and the UK apple and squash ranges are expanding daily – expect UK butternut squash soon too. Kale offers good value and is available from lots of different farms in various forms – each distinctly different. Russian… Read More »
NEWFIELDS ORGANICS
Newfields Organics sits high on the southern edge of the North York Moors, at 650ft above sea level, one of the highest organic farms in the country. About half the land is sandy loam over yellow sand and limestone, the rest black peaty soil over sandstone. Sowing takes place in spring, planting in May and… Read More »
Good Stuff!
Look out for the pink ‘Good Stuff’ apple on products around the shop indicating some of our favourite products and suppliers. They’ve been chosen for lots of different reasons, but they’re the kind of companies we are particularly proud to be involved with and are doing business in a way that we would like to… Read More »
Fruit & Veg
Fresh, unpackaged, organic fruit and veg takes a starring role at Unicorn; we’ve got the biggest selection you’ll find in the North West, and at prices that compare incredibly well to our supermarket competitors. Where possible, we buy direct from growers and always prioritise local and UK availability. We receive fresh deliveries every day of… Read More »
