Every year around this time we experience the “Hungry Gap” in UK produce, when the previous winter’s stores are empty and the new season crops aren’t quite ready yet. It follows that this is a particularly busy time of the year for imports from Europe and we are more dependent than usual on produce coming… Read More »
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Veg News 5th March
There’s a hint of spring in the air this week and we’re happy to report the longer days are helping some of the UK crops still in the ground to bulk up nicely. Cornish cauliflowers in particular are at their best right now; after a few difficult weeks of stunted growth we now have plenty… Read More »
Veg News 14th January
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 »
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Veg News July 30th
This week, we would like to highlight the lovely produce coming in from our amazing community of local growers based around the north-west. We have an abundance of delicious local cherry tomatoes and green pointy peppers from Duncan Gielty in Ormskirk and Libby Flintoff, a superb market gardener based in Preston. Libby is now delivering… Read More »
veg news 10th July
It’s a great time of year to make the most of our crops with tops – bunches of local radish will be available all week from Glebelands City Growers, our closest supplier of organic veg and dear friends of the business. The neon pink radishes have a powerful, peppery flavour that tastes great both raw… Read More »
