Is it just us, or did Christmas kind of creep up on us there?! We will be having fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries daily of all your festive favourites right up until Christmas Eve. Starting tomorrow, we’ll have some delicious Sicilian oranges – juicy, vibrant, and definitely not to be missed. There will also be… Read More »
Veg News 10th December
This time of year, our Euro buyers are asking the same question each morning, “Are the blood oranges ready yet?!” Yesterday we had our first arrival of Moro oranges, starting with only a hint of their characteristic red flesh they’ve a taste of raspberry sherbet, a joy! Blood oranges have a slightly thinner skin, so… Read More »
Veg News 19th November 🥔
Last week marked one of the most anticipated events in the yearly veg calendar – the Unicorn annual potato tasting night. This beloved tradition is close to every veg team member’s heart, and this year, we put the roasties to the test (again, it’s definitely a favourite…). Our very own Spud-master Stu roasted up seven different varieties, paired with… Read More »
Veg News 12th November
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 »
Veg news 30th October
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 »
Veg news 16th October.
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 »
