The selection of different squash we’ve got on offer at the moment is really something special. Enormous-sized Boston, Blue Banana and Marina di Chioggia varieties coming from local growers Farmstart and Glebelands. Spaghetti, Rolet, Harlequin, Golden Nugget, Custard, Festival – the list goes on. We’ve compiled a guide in store with tasting notes and suggestions… Read More »
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veg news 11th September
UK apples, now a few weeks into their season, are arriving off the orchards full of flavour and sweetness and we’ve already many varieties to choose from. Perfectly red, shiny and crunchy Scrumptious and Rubinolas make for ideal back-to-school lunchbox additions while the greener, more rustic-looking Ribston Pippin have a sophisticated flavour, much like a… Read More »
Veg News 30th August
It’s slowly becoming apparent how much UK roots suffered from the summer drought. Staple crops such as onions, carrots and potatoes that we’re used to be able to take for granted in terms of availability and low value, are a real struggle for farmers all over the country, both in organic and conventional production. As… Read More »
Veg news 15th August
The display is an explosion of late summer colour this week with beautiful, fresh arrivals from across the UK. Defying the Mancunian grey skies are these sunshine yellow sweetcorn on the cob, one of the few crops to have thrived in the scorching temperatures of the last few months and in abundant supply all week.… Read More »
Veg News 7th August
A fruity veg news! As the stone fruit season is slowly ending in Spain and France, UK fruits are beginning to steal the spotlight; berries and plums in particular this week and the UK apple season starting next week! Plums are really coming into their own with dark purple variety Sanctus Hubertus from Carey (Herefordshire)… Read More »
Veg news 12th July
It’s all about courgettes – they are our veg of the month. The sunshine has pumped up the volume of production. Our offer comprises mainly Northwest growers: Glebelands (Sale), Ward & Thompson and Libby Flintoff (both Lancashire). So whatever your method: griddle, BBQ, spiralising, ribbons, stuffed, stir-fry or salad – do it with courgettes! The… Read More »