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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 »

The first direct pallet from Univert in Provence, France, is due this Friday. We always get a bit excited about their produce. For one, because they’re a co-operative of small growers, and secondly, because they specialise in luscious leafy greens, like fresh herbs, spinach & lettuces. By trading directly with them, we manage to reduce… Read More »

Now the festive dust has settled, we can look forward to a week of abundance on the fruit & veg displays. On the veg side we’re particularly impressed with French lettuces and spinach. Spanish avocados are excellent value and Duncan Gielty’s Lancashire Savoy cabbages are picture perfect. Kale varieties usually start dwindling at this time… Read More »

The post-Christmas and New Year’s period is a notoriously tricky time for sourcing fresh produce. Many UK growers are taking a well-deserved break, whilst suppliers and hauliers on the continent are operating on reduced schedules. So here’s what to expect over the next 7 days or so: ·         The weekend in between Christmas and New… Read More »