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Fresh produce Soft fruits are still just about on the market. Raspberries and strawberries are almost finished, while cherries are now ridiculously...
Posted: 16 August 2007 | 00:00
Fresh produce Vegetables such as British broad beans and fresh peas in the pod (both about £1.80 per kg) are still plentiful - mange-tout and sugar...
Posted: 09 August 2007 | 00:00
The hospitality and tourism industry is unlikely to be affected by the latest foot-and-mouth outbreak as long as it remains contained, according to the chief executive of the British Hospitality Association.
Posted: 07 August 2007 | 07:00
100+ burger builds worth trying from Top 400 chains.
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 12:53
The feisty flavors of Philadelphia’s legendary sandwich make their mark on Top 400 menus.
Posted: 02 August 2007 | 11:54
With gales forecast until the end of the week, the message is stock up before the weekend as the situation won't get any better. On...
Posted: 26 July 2007 | 00:00
Fish Meat The weather over the past week has been unsettled, and the forecast is much the same. This has had a big effect on prime fish, with...
Posted: 19 July 2007 | 00:00
While the weather has affected both fish and fresh produce over the last few weeks, the meat market has remained fairly untouched. One point worth noting is the cheapness of lamb this year...
Posted: 12 July 2007 | 12:00
Fresh produce The weather has not been doing us many favours, but at least the pulses are enjoying the rain if nothing else: there are nice peas, broad...
Posted: 05 July 2007 | 00:00
It's the perfect time of the year for English strawberries, particularly from Hampshire and Kent (about 80p-£1 per punnet) - and there are also some fantastic cultivated "wild" ...
Posted: 28 June 2007 | 00:00
There's a plentiful supply of young, fresh broad beans on the market, both British and French (English are about £3.50 per kg) The French are slightly the sweeter. Peas in the pod are around in good supply, too. Other British vegetables around include Heritage tomatoes, spring cabbages and cauliflowers.
Posted: 21 June 2007 | 00:00
Consumers going away in June, July and August and a disinclination to turn on their ovens means a drop in trade of up to 40% for butchers, which sees them struggling to shift a lot of their animals.
Posted: 14 June 2007 | 00:00
The main crop of Jersey Royals has started now so the price will be down. Nettles and spring greens are also still around and English microcress - rocket microcress, beetroot microcress - is also available. moves to the southern hemisphere
Posted: 06 June 2007 | 00:00
There was plenty to keep Chef Conference delegates busy between afternoon demonstrations with a range of market stalls offering produce to taste
Posted: 24 May 2007 | 00:00
Here, the hop-shoot season has now started and the first elderflowers are opening up. Sweet cicely will be around for the next two to three weeks, while wood sorrel is now at its best. Wild asparagus from France is in good supply, as is English asparagus...
Posted: 23 May 2007 | 00:00
English soft fruits are starting to hit the market, with good-quality strawberries and raspberries both reasonably priced. Wet garlic is also now in season, and is delicious roasted whole like an onion.
Posted: 17 May 2007 | 00:00
English asparagus is well and truly here but suppliers are still waiting with bated breath for the first Mousseron and St George's mushrooms. Jersey Royals are easing in price as outdoor crops are being harvested, but most other potato varieties are going up in price and onions ...
Posted: 26 April 2007 | 00:00
English asparagus has started early this year and, although it is expensive and cheaper alternatives are arriving from Chile and Spain, it's the best you'll find. The morel season is now finishing in Europe and will be moving to North America in the next couple of weeks.
Posted: 19 April 2007 | 00:00
The first nettles should be coming in from Scotland this week, while the St George's mushroom should also be making an appearance soon. A few South African cèpes are arriving this week but warm winds have caused morels to increase in price.
Posted: 05 April 2007 | 00:00
Duck is a small but growing component of the UK poultry market where, according to the British Poultry Council, it now accounts for 5% of the primary meat market.
Posted: 30 March 2007 | 15:09
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