British Tomato Fortnight runs from 1-14 June and Heritage TomatoesBritish Tomato Fortnight runs from 1-14 June and Heritage Tomatoes are available now.  These are grown by both Westlands (Evesham) and Nutbourne Nurseries in Sussex, which is just 54 miles from C.London.
All of the tomatoes grown at Nutbourne are insecticide-free and they
use only natural predators for biological control The aroma and colours are stunning with a unique flavour to match. The mixes are the best in season at time of packing but will often include Coeur de Boeuf, San Marzano, Tiger, Piccolo, Lemon Tiger Midi-Pumpkin & Cocoa Beef. If you need one specific variety only, please pre-order, but most enjoy the mixed 3kg boxes – with either larger loose ones or smaller varieties on the vine.

A little later than expected, because of the colder temperatures earlier in May, but British Strawberries are now here!

Grown in Yorkshire, Annabel’s Deliciously British strawberries are renowned for their quality. A few varieties are grown here, including the most popular,  Malling Centenary.

As well as superb growers, every thought is given to the environment, from biodegradable punnets (500g) through to zero waste, as all excess fruit is used up to make  conserves or back to the packaging supplier where they are processed to make more biodegradable punnets.

 As well as being B Corp certified, sustainability is critical, always with the future in mind. They are also Red Tractor & LEAF accredited – please see below for further information. “Sustainability & quality without compromise. Preserving the countryside for the future of British farming and food” https://www.annabelsdeliciouslybritish.co.uk/sustainability

Subject to the constantly unpredictable weather in the coming months, the season for the UK’s favourite fruit should run through to September/October.

Strawberries are a great source of vitamin C, plus very rich in antioxidants. They also  contain calcium, for healthy teeth and bones. All of this and taste sublime and bang in season right now!

Stonefruit including Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots and Flat Peaches are now coming from Spain which means better flavour and sweetness compared to other more distant origins.

 The same can be said with melons with the switch from Costa Rican to Spanish/Italian on Galia, Honeydew, Cantaloupe, Piel de Sapo and Watermelons.

Cherries are from Spain currently with the UK just around the corner. Rainier Cherries are also available (see below)

Blueberries and Raspberries currently Spanish will switch to UK grown in the coming weeks, with Blackberries not far behind.

Some high-end berries have made an appearance, including these stunning Whiteberries – delicate white berries with pink/red seeds with sweet, tangy flesh.

Satsumas/Clementines remain good quality from Morocco. Yellow Plums are inconsistent, so the Italian ‘Angelina’ red ones remain a safer bet. Seedless Grapes are good quality from Brazil, with European to follow shortly.

With the exception of Fuji and Gala, most apples are imported from Europe, including Braeburn, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious & Red Delicious. All pears are now imported with Conference the most popular from Belgium.

Golden Kiwi demand and popularity continues to rise. 

Exotics including, Lychees, Medjool Dates, Rambutan, Mangosteen, Mangoes, Pomelo, Dragonfruit, Pitahaya, Custard Apples, Almonds (Spain), Figs, Finger Limes, Pomegranates, Salak all remain steady.

French – Grelot Onions, Chervil Root, Mache, Sandy Carrots, Red Chicory, Gariguettes, Baby Bunched Veg, Pisenlit Blanc, Round Courgettes, Swiss Chard, Delica Squash, Rainbow Radish, Breakfast Radish, Black Mooli

Italian – Borlotti Beans, Cima di Rappa, Tropea Onions, Cavolonero, Sicilian Lemons, Castefranco, Monk’s Beard, Baby Artichokes, Trevise, Flat Peaches, Cantaloupe Melons, Pink Radicchio, Raf Bleu Tomatoes, Punterella, Graffiti Aubergines, William Pears

Further afield – Pineapples, Avocadoes, Sweet Potatoes, Bananas, Beans, Mangetout, Sugarsnaps & Mangoes are all more settled in terms of worldwide logistics.