Unicorn Grocery

European oranges are improving in flavour and value every week as their sugar levels increase, and the early-season sharpness fades, giving us a better balance of sweetness and acidity.   On Wednesday, we’ve our first arrival of citrus from Agricoop in Sicily. Expect to see their oranges, lemons and grapefruit pepping up our shelves, along with their incredible citron.  We… Read More »

This time of year we are lucky enough to see lots of fruits we generally associate with further afield coming from our European suppliers.  We’re really enjoying our Spanish mangoes this year and have been selling the Osteen variety for a fair few weeks now.  They have a melt in the mouth feel, and this year… Read More »

Brassicas stay centre stage this week, but this time it’s kale. We’ve got a great supply courtesy of Strawberry Fields and Lyncroft Farm at the minute, with Strawberry Fields’s winter wonderland variety the choice favourite here at Unicorn thanks to its striking display of purple, green and white leaves. Spring greens are also looking good–… 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 »