Veg Team

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 »

Fennel bulbs from Spain and Italy are offering excellent value for money this week and, as such, are a firm favourite amongst veg team members. Fennel undergoes such a transformation between raw and cooked, it can almost be thought of as two different vegetables. The crisp, white, delicately-anise flesh yields to an amazing sweetness and… Read More »

With storms sweeping across the country and mid-winter temperatures bringing a chill to the air, we are looking to the fruitier side of our offer this week for some uplifting colour and sweet, sunshine flavour. The UK apple season is drawing to a close and we’re supplementing our supply with some fruits from France and… Read More »

Our departure from the European Union last week has prompted questions from our customers regarding the fresh produce that we buy from Holland, France, Spain, Italy and beyond. Many of you are concerned that our fantastic range of fruit and veg is in jeopardy and we’d like to offer some reassurance that this is not… Read More »

This week is likely the last week we’ll be able offer UK kale. This crop usually runs until May, but after heavy rainfall UK supplies have been scarce, both in organic and ‘conventional’ growing. We are going out in style though! Royal Oak, who were heavily affected by the downpours, were able to rescue a… Read More »

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 »