Latest news
28.01.2010
Product Info: Large Spanish Onion
With heavy demand from Belgium and Germany and exports to Brazil and Algeria, Spanish onion is in very short supply causing a price rise upon each request for fresh stock, with crops already down by 45% it is unlikely the prices will reduce before the end of the Spanish season.
27.01.2010
Product Info: Iceberg
There is still a problem with the quality of iceberg lettuce, despite trying several sources and brands the standard remains poor, this is a general problem in the market at present and is the result of the poor weather experienced earlier in the year, we are keeping stocks as tight as possible and are practically having to wait each night for fresh stock to arrive.
08.12.2009
New fridge in produce warehouse...
Work continues on a daily basis on the new additional fridge for fresh produce - it is a monster. The fridge will quadruple our refrigerated space dedicated to fresh produce, our buyers are looking forward to filling the space with exciting new lines. As always our customers are welcome to come and look around the depot, the work should be finished by the new year.
07.12.2009
Weekly Newsletter wc 7th December
At the markets…Bananas – Suffering from the cold weather and draughts, not ripening properly – going grey from green if not stored out of the cold Xmas Lines – Nuts and dates are all in stock – cranberries and chestnuts available on request Lollo, Oakleaf, Endive are all French Alloprim which cost more, but are double the size and far superior in quality to everything else on the market. Spanish Iceberg are improving in quality now Tomatoes – Spanish mainland and Canary crops are now the default, with quality starting to improve Citrus – Shoebox Clems are now in stock and are perfect for retail – tasting great!We also recommend Spanish Satsumas Wild & Exotic Mushrooms – we have new supplies with many varieties available, phone for details and to place orders Winter Season…Christmas trees have currently sold out… hoping for re-stock next week Spain…Mild temperatures throughout N. Europe have left markets awash with produce – the Spanish farmers are dumping product rather than continue to flood the market and depress prices, we expect reductions in availability and market prices to rise … Local Produce…Cornish Cabbage is still good value – we recommend Savoy on promotion Potatoes still remain cheap – growing season has been perfect giving high yields Cauliflower is likely to remain good value with a glut on the market, both standard and Romanesque on promotion this week Squash – some Rouge d’Etampes available still – will soon be finished Chipping Potato – for all specialist hand cut chippers we recommend our Williams chipper – the best available on the market Carrots – still great value – ask for the catering nets for best value
30.11.2009
Weekly Newsletter... w/c 30th Nov
At the markets… Calabrese – Spanish has started as UK stocks decline – prices will rise Berries – Egyptian Strawberries are coming through, and nice Raspberries from Portugal and Spain Cues… Situation in Spain is volatile – growers responding to low market prices by dumping 80% of stock to drive shortages and force prices up… Salads – Pricing remains low causing Spanish farmers to take matters into their own hands Lollo, Oakleaf, Endive are all French Alloprim which cost more, but are double the size and far superior in quality to everything else on the market Tomatoes – English and Dutch markets continue to clear remaining stocks meaning good prices at the market Citrus – Shoebox Clems are now in stock and are perfect for retail – tasting great! Wild & Exotic Mushrooms – we have new supplies with many varieties available, phone for details and to place orders Local Produce… Cornish Cabbage is still good value Potatoes still very cheap – growing season has been perfect giving high yields Cauliflower is likely to remain good value with a glut on the market, both standard and Romanesque on promotion this week Squash – coming to an end now with only small amounts left - mainly Crown Prince Root Veg – all remain great value and on weekly promotion Carrots – still great value – ask for the catering nets for best value
23.11.2009
Weekly Newsletter
Local Produce… Cornish Calabrese is still good value but probably only available for two more weeks Potatoes still very cheap – growing season has been perfect giving high yields Cauliflower is likely to remain good value with a glut on the market, both standard and Romanesque on promotion this week Squash – coming to an end now with only small amounts left - mainly Crown Prince Root Veg – all remain great value and on weekly promotion At the markets… Grapes – we are choosing Brazilian new season, they are more expensive but the best on the market Berries – All quite expensive as English season finishes only leaving Dutch Lettuce – Spanish Iceberg, Coss, Gem are available but Iceberg are inconsistent. Lollo, Oakleaf, Endive are all French Alloprim which cost more, but are double the size and far superior in quality to everything else on the market Tomatoes – Dutch will be good value this week as the markets clear remaining stock Figs – remain expensive but price is due to ease Spanish Producers are due to strike this week – may effect availability and export prices – watch this space
22.10.2009
Product Info: Cauliflower and calabrese
The shortage of cauliflower will be over by the end of this week as many growers are now cutting the start of their winter crops which will ease the price. Calabrese remains the most popular of the 2 brassicas out selling cauliflower by 2-1, Cornish calabrese is still available in ice packed packaging.
22.10.2009
Product: Cornish Kale
Available for this week and next is Local Green, Red and Russian Kale. This can be ordered seperatly per kg or in a mixed bag of 500gm.
Black Cabbage (Cavalo Nero) is also available in a limited quantity.
