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Kalettes are back! They may sound like a Motown supergroup, but we’re in fact talking about delicious flower sprouts grown in Yorkshire. This Brussels sprout and kale cross is a relatively new vegetable and it’s becoming increasingly popular (including among Unicorn staff) because of its mild sweetness and versatility. Our last apple pallet from Paul Ward in… Read More »

As January storms loom large and the purse strings tighten, what better activity can there be for these gloomy days than a spot of marmalade making? Chosen for their high pectin-content and thick rind, the Seville orange is the citrus of choice for most marmalade makers. Customer recommendations this year have suggested whiskey as an… Read More »

Last weekend was a challenging one, to say the least, for those working out in the fields.  Fortunately, the plummeting temperatures were well forecast.  Consequently many growers worked around the clock last Thursday to build up a stock of crops like carrots and leeks before the ground froze making lifting roots nigh on impossible!  All… Read More »

Another cracking selection of late Autumn European fruit continues to make for a vibrant sea of colour on our top shelf.   Dark orange pulpy persimmons from Spain are plentiful, consequently offering better value by the day.  As ever, the Rojo Brilliante variety is rocking our world… wait until it feels almost like a water… Read More »