BERRIES & CHERRIES – the quality of these is extremely good and you can taste that extra freshness that you don’t always get with imported fruit. Blackberries, Raspberries, Blueberries, Strawberries, Gooseberries and Cherries are all UK grown currently. Make the most of them while they are here!

The Cherries coming in from Kent have a fantastic flavour. Amongst the recent varieties are the red ‘Silvia’ variety and the red and yellow ‘Naps’ (LEFT)

Bobby Beans (aka Dwarf Beans) – these are usually slightly thicker than their Kenyan relatives and as well as cooked normally, they make a great addition to salads if al dente, for that extra crunch and goodness.

British Runner Beans, Fresh Peas and these UK Broad Beans [right] are all from Worcestershire.

Large bunched beetroot, again from Worcestershire, are perfection with Bunched Candy Beetroot [below left] and Bunched Candy Beetroot [below right].

Although still no British Carrots on the horizon, Marrows [LEFT], new season Hispee/Pointed Cabbage and Spring Greens are in good supply currently.

Also, UK grown – Jackets, King Edwards, Norfolk Peer (salad) Potatoes, Desiree Potatoes, Cavolonero, Rainbow Chard, Spinach, Baby Mixed Leaves, outdoor Rhubarb, Kale, Cos Lettuce, Iceberg, Lollo Rossa/Biondi, Oakleaf, Red Cabbage, Micro Lemon Balm plus all the beautiful Heritage Mixed Tomatoes are still going strong.

 Although the heatwave and lack of rain may have an impact on British salads and leaves further down the line, we have not experienced any major shortages to date. The same can be said with UK Cauliflowers and Broccoli and we will update you should the situation change.