Our UK brassicas and root stand continue to shine this week as the weather (thankfully!) slowly starts to improve. We have the much anticipated arrival of kalettes this week courtesy of John and Rachel up at Newfields in North Yorkshire. Also known as ‘flower sprouts,’ these delicious brassicas are a cross between Brussels sprouts and kale and have a… Read More »
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Veg News 7th January
The New Year has brought a dramatic start to 2025 weather-wise, creating significant challenges for our UK growers. They’ve been battling flooded fields, frozen ground, and layers of snow and ice. As ever, we’re incredibly grateful for their determination and graft, ensuring our veg display remains as abundant as possible. Despite the tough conditions, they’ve… Read More »
Veg news 17th Dec
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 »
