Take a Fresh look : 03 February 2011
Morning Fresh has now moved to Lowfield Drive Wolstanton and joined forces with R.J.Harrison of Bradeley to form Freshview Foods, bringing many years of experience and expertise to the bespoke premises just off the A500. Please ring us on 01782717806 or email biil@freshviewfoods.co.uk for any further information or to arrange a visit
Summer's Over : 29 October 2010
The change in seasons is the main influence in the fresh produce world at this time of year.
English Iceberg, Tomatoes, Soft leaf lettuce and Summer Cauli have all come to an end and will be replaced by produce from the warmer climates such as France, Spain and Morocco. Winter Cauli take over now. Quality is still excellent but the heads are smaller and the leaves packed tighter around the heads for protection from the frost.
English Apples and Pears are at their peak. Local winter veg is also super. January King Cabbage are especially good now. Locally grown and extra large with a similar texture to Savoy they are a Best Buy.
Chestnuts are also coming into their own along with Satsumas, Pomegranates, Persimmons and Kumquats. All delicious right now.
Pumpkins and Toffee Apples are still available too. Ring for information on these or any other products.
Autumn Abundance : 07 October 2010
The arrival of Pumpkins and Chestnuts means that Autumn has arrived.
Both are in prime condition as are most English or Local products at the moment.
Local Cauli has never been better. There is lots of choice in English Apples and Pears. Unlike Conference Pears, fat and juicy Comice are not often stored and so this is the ideal time to give them a try.
Also worth a try. Kale, Fresh Figs, Mixed Wild Mushrooms, Chantenay Carrots, Toffee and Chocolate Apples.
Peaches and Nectarines are at the end of their season so buy with care.
Spanish Iceberg is here and Tomatoes are not far away.
Harvest Time : 17 September 2010
English and Local produce continues to dominate the scene.
Fresh arrivals include a wide range of English Apples. Coxes, Estivale, Worcesters, Windsor are all recommended.
English Marjorie Seedling and Victoria Plums are sumptuous. This is the time to eat them.
Curly Kale and Purple Sprouting Broccoli are also at their best right now.
New crop Jersey Potatoes have arrived. First samples are superb. Great value too!
Best Buys. Cauli, Broccoli, all Cabbage, Pineapples, all Plums, Peaches and Nectarines.
Exciting Times : 09 September 2010
Morning Fresh have now moved to their new bespoke premises at Wolstanton where our fully refrigerated and accredited premises will give us the opportunity to introduce even more exciting products to our range.
Ask for a copy of our new brochure with full details of our operation and products.
Local produce continues to dominate the fresh scene. Cuttleford Farm really comes into its own at this time of year with a full range of freshly picked veg delivered to us daily.
Local Bounty : 27 August 2010
At this time of year there is no need to go far to find an abundance of fresh tasty produce.
Staffordshire Strawberries continue to outshine the rest. Cuttleford Farm Cauliflower, Carrots, Courgettes, Tomatoes, and Stick Beans are hard to beat.
New in this week are Ornamental Gourds, English Katy Apples, crunchy English Conference Pears and Sprouts.
Succulent Turkish Figs are a best buy this week along with Victoria Plums, Damsons, Galia Melons, Peaches and Nectarines.
End of Summer? : 17 August 2010
As usual the holiday season brings lots of lovely produce but not the weather to go with it.
New Season English Bramleys are looking good, Corn on the Cob is plentiful, English Blueberries are in.
Victoria Plums, Damsons, Gherkins, Chantenay Carrots and English Blackberries are also in their prime.
Lemons are still expensive. The Southern Hemisphere season is finishing early and creating the shortage.
Their has been a gap in the Cauli season which has pushed prices up. We expect them to ease at the weekend.
Melons have been expensive for a while but Galia have now dropped and represent terrific value.
More varieties of English Apples are expected next week.
Season of Plenty : 06 August 2010
Despite the uninspiring weather there is an abundance of choice produce about right now.
This week sees the appearance of English Swan plums, English Discovery apples, local Romanesque Cauli and English blackcurrants.
The soft fruit season is coming to its peak with peaches, nectarine, splums,strawberries, raspberries and cherries all at their best.
Local veg continues to surpass everything else.
Visit Biddulph Grange on Tuesday August 10th. to sample some locally grown produce.
Buy Local : 30 July 2010
At this time of year there really is a fantastic selection of locally grown, extra fresh produce available.
The cool damp weather has been ideal for Cauliflowers, which are highly recommended and great value.Local Romanesque are also just in.
Bunched Dirty Carrots are sweet and succulent. Broad Beans are plump and tasty.
Don't forget Beetroot, New Sesason Parsnips, all Cabbage, Tomatoes, Courgettes, Strawberries, Raspberries, Potatoes are all grown on our doorstep.
Melons are in short supply and expensive. Grape quality is variable.
Fresh Polish Bilberries are in but the season is very short. Don't wait!
Rain Rain Go Away : 21 July 2010
The overdue rain has arrived with a vengeance. We now want it to stop in order for the planting of autumn and winter crops to go ahead.
Local Produce has really come on in the last couple of weeks now that the conditions are better. Cauli, Beetroot, Carrots, All Cabbage, Broccoli, New Potatoes are all Top Drawer.
New Arrivals include English Cherries, Santa Rosa Plums, Staffordshire Raspberries, Stick Beans, Broad Beans, New Season Pickling Onions, Blackcurrants and Greengages.
Old Potatoes, Large Onions and all Citrus Fruit remain expensive.
We need rain! : 25 June 2010
Although it's great to see the sun shining every day the lack of rain is starting to affect produce. Cauliflower is the main casualty as it needs plenty of water when the head is forming. As a result prices have risen this week.
The best buys at the moment are all salads and soft fruit. Staffordshire Strawberries are at their succulent best. Raspberries next week.
Citrus prices are still very high and quality is not at its best. It's time to try all the superb soft fruit on offer. Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots, Plums, Cherries and Grapes are all good value now.
Veg best buys are Broccoli, all Cabbage, Broad Beans, Peas, Spinach, Courgettes and English bunched Dirty Carrots.
Summer Fayre! : 18 June 2010
After a delayed start the summer season has kicked off with a vengeance.
English Cauli, Broccoli, Spring and Summer Cabbage, Strawberries, Tomatoes, Iceberg, Spring Onions, Soft Leaf lettuce are all at their best.
Corn on the Cob made its debut on the market this week along with a few English Carrots.
Cheshire New Potatoes, Rhubarb, Gooseberries and Strawberries are "must buys" this week. Quality is superb.
Prices are up for washed Mids which are still imported.
The Citrus shortage continues along with the high prices.
Staffordshire Raspberries next week!
Citrus Prices Up : 10 June 2010
Strikes in some South African ports and a general shortage of product has led to a sharp rise in all citrus prices.
New Season Mids are also short due to the delay in the English season. Prices are high for the moment.
On a brighter note there are some super value lines on the market right now. English Summer Cauli is smaller than the early Broccoli but much more dense and much tastier. English Broccoli has hit the market bringing prices down a little. The first Cuttleford farm Summer and Spring Cabbbage are here and superb as usual.
New Carrots are easing in price as the quality improves although it is still best to keep stocks tight.
Mini Plum Tomatoes are a bargain this week. Extra sweet too!
Imported Raspberries are also good value. Spanish new season Plums are still quite expensive .
New Potato prices are easing slowly. This week's rain will be welcomed by farmers who were becoming a little concerned by the prolonged dry spell.
Summer Promise. : 03 June 2010
The bright start to June has brought the promise of even more variety and colour to tempt people to buy or eat fresh food.
Staffordshire Strawberries are coming through in decent volumes now and the taste is sublime. Raspberries will follow shortly.
Spanish Galia Melons are great value as well as being super sweet. Apricots are also coming to their peak.
Citrus prices have jumped this week following port strikes in South Africa and unco-operative weather in many growing regions.
Chantenay Carrots have come to an end. We await the new Season English crop in a few weeks.
Broccoli prices have eased from last week but Leeks are up. Summer Cauli is now coming onto the market. We will move away from Calabrese when the summer product reaches a decent size.
Other products to look forward to soon are Fresh Figs, Gooseberreies and ripe Spanish Water Melons.
Is that it? : 27 May 2010
The brief hot spell has left us all wanting more!
This is the most exciting time in the Fresh Produce calender. Every day seems to bring another product which is starting its season.
This week sees New Potatoes from Cheshire and Pembroke, English Summer Cauli and Cabbage, Cherries from Spain and France and English Lollo Rosso, Biondi, Oakleaf and Frisee. All in super condition.
All salad prices are very reasonable at the moment as the English season gets underway.
Southern Hemisphere Apples and Pears are now increasing in volumes but still more expensive than European product.
Nectarines and Peaches are getting better by the day but leave Plums alone until the start of the Spanish season in a couple of weeks.
Washed Mids have jumped in price due to the end of the English season and a shortage of French and Israeli samples.
Sugar Snaps and Celery remain expensive.
Will it Last? : 21 May 2010
The overdue warm weather has finally arrived, but how long will it last?
It has certainly brought some crops on and we now have Staffordshire Strawberries, Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots,Cherries, New Pembroke Potatoes, Webbs Lettuce and Local Asparagus is now in full swing.
However, some products are between crops and this has sent prices up for Cauli, Carrots, Leeks and Lemons. Prices should come down again when the main crop begins.
Roll on Summer : 13 May 2010
We are still awaiting a sustained warm spell to really get the English Season moving. The cool weather has delayed the start of most English produce.
Cuttleford Farm Asparagus and Canal Side Farm Strawberries have been held back by the cool temperatures.
New Arrivals are Southern Hemisphere Apples and Pears, Apricots, Cornish New Potatoes, English Summer Cabbage and Evesham Tomatoes.
Early English Cauli has tightened, sending the price up. There may be a shortage before the Summer Cauli start.
Salad prices have eased with supplies slowly getting back to normal. Red is still the dearest colour in Peppers.
New Arrivals : 06 May 2010
At this time of year, every week sees new season produce appearing on the market. This week we have Cornish New Potatoes, Local Asparagus and Rhubarb, Hispey Cabbage from Evesham and some imported Garden Peas.
Broccoli, Tomatoes, and Red Peppers are down at last., but Cucumber, Mange Tout and Sugar Snaps are still expensive.
Best Buys. Cauli, Courgettes, Hispey Cabbage, Rhubarb, Asparagus, Purple Sprouting, Bunch Radish, Iceberg and Green Grapes.
P.S. Staffordshire Strawberries are almost ready!
Best Buys : 29 April 2010
Mange Tout and Sugar Snaps are still very scarce and very expensive. Broccoli has also bounced back up in price.
This week the things to buy are Cauli, Courgettes, Cheshire Rhubarb, Evesham Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Hispey Cabbage, Pineapples, English Bunched Radish and Spring Onions.
Salad prices are beginning to ease although Red Peppers remain relatively scarce.
Fresh arrivals are Garden Peas and Broad Beans. Jersey Potatoes have eased a little.
There's always something! : 22 April 2010
Just as we think that the difficult times are behind us along comes a volcano to keep things interesting.
At this time of year, only a small percentage of produce is flown into the country. Fine Beans, Mange Tout, Sugar Snaps, Asparagus, and some Herbs have been affected. Hopefully the situation will be shortlived now that the airports are open again.
Other prices are starting to ease. Cucumber, Strawberries, Spring Cabbage and Courgettes are all good value this week.
English Asparagus is also coming through now, although the cold nights won't help. Cheshire Rhubarb is at its best along with Purple Sprouting Broccoli from Evesham.
English Bunched radish is also super.
Tomatoes, Peppers and Broccoli are easing very slightly.
There is wide variation in the samples of Cauliflower about. We can select the best available as we are in the Wholesale Market every morning.
Best Buys. Strawberries, Spring Cabbage, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Rhubarb, Bunched Radish, New Zealand Coxes and Courgettes.
About Time Too : 16 April 2010
At last there are signs that prices are starting to ease after a prolonged spell of seriously expensive produce.
Cauli, Spring Cabbage, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, Cucumber and Strawberries have all come down sharply this week.
Tomatoes and Peppers are still expensive but Tomatoes will be down next week.
This week we have some excellent Extra Sweet Pineapples at the right price. Blueberries are also good value.
The first arrivals of New Zealand Coxes came in this week. They are really tasty and different again from the rather tired English samples which are still about.
Cheshire Rhubarb is also highly recommended along with Majorcan New Potatoes.
Spring Promise : 08 April 2010
At last there are signs that winter may be over.
Some New Season products are appearing on the market.
This week we have fresh Bunched Radish, Purple Sprouting Broccoli, English Asparagus, Summer Cabbage and our first Bedding Plants.
Spanish Onion quality is now too inconsistent and so we have changed to New Crop Chilean. A little more expensive but a lot safer.
We have also moved onto Strawed Carrots as the unstrawed product is not standing up now.
Salad prices remain stubbornly high but other products are showing signs of easing. Courgettes, Spring Cabbage, Jersey Potatoes, Strawberries and Cauli are all down.
Staffordshire Strawberries are due in about May 10th.!
Local Asparagus will be a little late this year. It is probably 2 weeks away.
End in sight? : 03 April 2010
Very high prices still prevail in the fresh produce world.
Hopefully prices will start to ease next week when supplies start to increase. Iceberg has already started to ease but Tomatoes are still very short.
Cheshire Rhubarb has made a welcome return and quality is exceptional.
Also in season is Purple Sprouting Broccoli. Early English Cauli is also about now but quality is inconsistent.
Ask about our Italian Mixed Salad in 100gram bags. Superb
Price Alert! : 25 March 2010
A combination of poor weather in Europe, a late start to our own season and increased demand has seen prices of some items reach unprecedented levels and we may not have seen the worst yet.
Iceberg, Cucumber, Tomatoes, Peppers, Courgettes, Celery and Broccoli are all very expensive. Onion prices are also quite high compared to normal levels.
Best Value this week; Cauli, Strawberries, Flat Lettuce, Parsnips and Leeks.
New Season approaches : 17 March 2010
There are still some very high prices about. Broccoli has gone very scarce in the past few days. Iceberg and Courgettes are still very expensive and Cauli has not eased yet.
On a brighter note ther are some New Season Tomatoes and Cucumber hitting the Market and helping to ease their prices. Portuguese HispeyCabbage and Majorcan New Potatoes have also been spotted.
Best Buys this week are Parsnips, Leeks, Chantenay Carrots and Flat Lettuce.
New Season approaches : 17 March 2010
There are still some very high prices about. Broccoli has gone very scarce in the past few days. Iceberg and Courgettes are still very expensive and Cauli has not eased yet.
On a brighter note ther are some New Season Tomatoes and Cucumber hitting the Market and helping to ease their prices. Portuguese HispeyCabbage and Majorcan New Potatoes have also been spotted.
Best Buys this week are Parsnips, Leeks, Chantenay Carrots and Flat Lettuce.
No Respite! : 11 March 2010
These really are difficult and testing times in the fresh produce trade.
There has been no let up in the cold weather and prices have continued to rise to unprecedented levels.
The weak pound has not helped the cause with most of the produce now coming from abroad.
As a result, prices continue to rise on Iceberg, Tomatoes, Peppers, Cauliflower, Courgettes, Cucumber, Aubergines and soft leaf lettuce.
The big fear is that the weather is affecting planting and this could cause shortages later in the season
There are some good deals about this week though.
Mange Tout, Sugar Snaps, Local Parsnips, Moroccan Oranges and Pineapples are all top value.
Enough is Enough! : 04 March 2010
A combination of the weather, the late start to the Dutch season and increased demand has seen Tomato prices surge this week. Cauli remains very tight with the planting season also now being affected by the cold conditions.
We are still waiting for a warm spell to turn things around.
Best Value this week. Mange Tout, Grapes, Strawberries, Local Parsnips, Broccoli, Savoy Cabbage.
When will it end? : 24 February 2010
There seems no end in sight to the icy conditions. This is now having a serious effect on prices of produce from Spain in particular. Iceberg, Cucumber, Cucumber, Cauli, Spinach and Peppers are all very expensive at the moment.
Milder, drier weather will help to ease prices.
Right now the best value products are Mangoes, Bobby Beans, Grapes and the traditional English winter produce such as Leeks, Parsnips, Sprouts, Savoy Cabbage and Carrots.
Winter Goes on : 12 February 2010
The persistent cold weather continues to have an effect on our trade.
The rest of Europe is also suffering bad weather resulting in some price rises due to a shortage of produce.
Onions, Cucumber, Iceberg, Celery, Peppers, Aubergines, Tomatoes and Courgettes are all from Mainland Europe and up in price.
Wet weather in Brazil has forced prices of Honeydew and Water Melons up. A good value alternative is Galia this week.
Best Value this week. Broccoli, Parsnips, Lychees, Mange Tout and Strawberries.
New season Rhubarb is also available. Prices are still quite high but the taste is exceptional.
Fresh Arrivals : 04 February 2010
After a few weeks when there was not much new season produce coming forward, this week has seen some interesting entrants onto the market.
Egyptian New Potatoes have made a promising start to their season.Quality is good and the real new potato taste is definitely there.
There are more plums coming forward from South Africa with Yellow Songold joining red Sapphire on offer. Both eat very well.
English Curly Lettuce has also been spotted as an alternative to Flat or Iceberg. The taste and texture falling somewhere between the two. Prices are reasonable too.
Jazz Apples may not be new to the market but they are the best eating Apple right now,as well as being the best value too. Well worth a try!
Primulas and Jersey Daffodils are both good buys this week.
Grapefruit prices have been high for the past few months, but there are some super value small samples available this week.
Black and Green Grapes are down in price and tasting good.
Best Value Veg are Broccoli, Leeks, Carrots, Parsnips and Sprouts.
Salad Prices Up : 29 January 2010
Continuing cold weather in Spain has tightened supplies of some Salad lines such as Iceberg, Cucumber, Tomatoes and Celery.
Good Cauli remains expensive but Broccoli, Carrots and Leek prices have come down to their pre-Christmas level.
Best Value items this weekend are Limes, Lemons,Cherry Tomatoes, Mange Tout and Sprouts.
Honeydew Melon prices are up.
Picking up The Pieces : 21 January 2010
Now that the icy weather has eased, it's time to take stock of the damage caused by the severe cold.
Some varieties of vegetables are bred to withstand the cold, but any of the Autumn varieties which were still left in the ground have been lost. This means that somewhere along the line there will be a shortage of some products.
Weak demand and the established supply lines from the rest of the world has seen some prices come back down. Other prices such as Cauli, Courgettes and Broccoli have stayed high due to short supply.
Best Buys this week are Galia Melons, Pineapples and Green Grapes.
Onion prices have risen in the past week.
Winter Worries : 14 January 2010
There seems no end in sight to the bad weather. Very few people have been unaffected by the severe conditions and the fresh produce sector has really suffered.
Restaurant trade has been slow with many people opting to stay at home rather than risk driving.
Produce is now feeling the effects of the prolonged freezing conditions. Prices have already jumped for many products. If this weather persists then quality problems will be a factor.
It's time to revert to the traditional winter favourites which are grown locally. Carrots, Swedes, Parsnips, Onions, Tundra Cabbage and Sprouts are all still available.
This week we have some attractive offers on Pineapples, Strawberries, Clementines and Green Seedless Grapes.
The Freeze goes on : 07 January 2010
The continuing sub-zero temperatures are affecting supplies and therefore prices of many products.
Fortunately, a lack of demand has prevented more prices going through the roof.
Cauli and Broccoli have been worst affected. Spring Cabbage is in very short supply, but even the traditional winter vegetables are starting to suffer.
On a brighter note, Seville Marmalade Oranges have made a welcome return to the market and all citrus is in super condition.
Big Freeze! : 21 December 2009
Things have changed dramatically in the past few days as a result of the freezing weather and the transport problems following the breakdowns on Eurostar.
English produce has been subjected to continuous heavy frosts. Lots of produce from the continent has been delayed.
This,along with the usual surge in demand, means that prices have risen sharply for Cauli, Broccoli, Spring Cabbage, Sprouts, Leeks,Tomatoes, All Lettuce, Cucumber and Celery.
Christmas Treats : 16 December 2009
With very cold weather forecast for the next few days it is comforting to know that all your traditional Winter favourites actually like cold weather. Parsnips, Leeks, Carrots, Savoy and especially Sprouts, actually taste better after a touch of frost.
Winter Oranges, Satsumas, Clementines and Lemons all have the edge over there Summer counterparts.
Other seasonal favourites now in stock are Holly Wreaths, Mistletoe, Hyacinths, Snow Trees, Mince Pies, Christmas Cakes and Christmas Puddings. Phone Paul or John for details.
Frost bites. : 03 December 2009
The very sharp frost on Monday night was bad news for the Local Cauli, much of which did not have the leaf protection to prevent it being frozen. Our Farmer managed to cut a lot before the frost but he has still lost a considerable number. This will inevitably lead to prices for top quality produce rising.
Broccoli prices will also start to rise now that we are relying on imports to take over from English.
Salad prices are also set to climb as the surplus from the old season disappears.
Soft leaf lettuce moves from the English season to French or Italian. Again this means a price rise.
Bueberries and Canteloupe Melons are good value this week.
Holly Wreaths and Crosses, Laurel Bars, Mistletoe, Snow Trees, Cranberries all mean that Christmas is almost here!
Winter's here : 23 November 2009
Although this can be a boring time of year as far as fresh produce is concerned, there are still plenty of products to get excited about. The mild weather means that our local produce is looking splendid. Cauli, Savoy, Leeks, Parsnips, Carrots, Swedes are all at their best. Why not buy Sprouts that are still on their stalks? They keep longer and are really cost effective.
Clementines have the edge over Satsumas at the moment. Navel Oranges will get better with every week now.
Overlapping Tomato seasons have kept prices very reasonable for the time of year
Seedless Grapes are very expensive and quality is variable. Buy with caution.
Cauli Day : 05 November 2009
At last the local Cauli season has arrived with a vengeance. The recent rain has worked wonders and the Cauli this week have been exceptional.
The season change has seen Iceberg,Celery and Cucumber prices rise.
Peaches and Nectarine have finished now but there are still some good Plums about and we also have some super eating Clementines in.
Other seasonal favourites to consider are Chestnuts, Pomegranates, Satsumas and Comice Pears.
We can offer consistently top quality Mushrooms all year round thanks to our Mushroom grower Tom McCrarren, from Rossmore Mushrooms in Monaghan.
Cauli Day : 05 November 2009
At last the local Cauli season has arrived with a vengeance. The recent rain has worked wonders and the Cauli this week have ben exceptional.
The season change has seen Iceberg,Celery and Cucumber prices rise.
Peaches and Nectarine have finished now but there are still some good Plums about and we also have some super eating Clementines in.
Other seasonal favourites to consider are Chestnuts, Pomegranates, Satsumas and Comice Pears
Spring is back : 28 October 2009
The unseasonably warm weather is good news for the difficult Cauli season but they still need some more rain to bring them on to their peak. Dave Rathbone at Cuttleford Farm is trying some new varieties this year and first results are very promising.
Now is the time to try some extra juicy Comice pears.
Iceberg is at that awkward time when we are changing from one season to another. Keep stocks tight.
Grapefruit have been scarce for a while but the supply situation is easing all the time.
Autumn Arrives. : 16 October 2009
Cold nights and misty mornings herald the arrival of some seasonal favourites. Pumpkins are exceptional this year with some real whoppers coming in. Don't forget that you can actually cook them!
There is also some lovely samples of Chestnuts about and
If you're planning your Halloween or Bonfire treat don't forget Toffee or Chocolate Apples too.
This really is the time when you should take the opportunity to try some delicious distinctive English Apples whose season may only be short. Cheshire grown Crispin are now available. A crisp, clean, juicy apple which can be baked as well. Russett, Coxes, Spartan and Gala are also at their peak.
Tomato prices have eased but Cauli is still in short supply.
Changing Seasons. : 05 October 2009
As Summers turns to Autumn we see the seasonal change in some produce. English salads are now almost over and so we look to warmer countries to maintain supply. there is a gap between the end of our Tomato season and the beginning of the Spanish season and this has resulted in the price rising sharply.
We will also be changing to French or Italian soft leaf lettuce as the English season winds down.
Cauliflowers have been affected more than other veg by the unusually dry September. Farmers are 2 weeks behind with their cutting. Size is down, price is up.
Staffordshire Strawberries are still super.
English Apples and Pears are at their best.
English Plum season is over but their are still some good President or Angelino available.
Great British Food Fortnight : 22 September 2009
It's time to take advantage of the wide range of excellent Local and English produce available at the peak of our growing season.
Try Apples, Pears, Damsons, Plums, Strawberries, Raspberries. All English. All superb
Local Vegetables are in their prime although we need some rain to keep things growing.
Try Cauli, Savoy Cabbage, Leeks, Parsnips, Carrots, Potatoes, Broccoli.
There is also still English Tomatoes, Spring Onions, Cucumber, Iceberg, Celery, Radish, Parsley and Little Gem in Tip Top condition.
Back to School : 10 September 2009
The holidays are over and Autumn is in the air. Seasonal Vegetables are still going strong. Our Local Pumpkins are available from 14th September
Fresh Turkish Figs are top value this week. Rich and succulent, this is the time to try them!
Pomegranates have also made an appearance on the market. Prices will ease as quantities increase.
Honeydew Melons are expensive due to the early end to the European season. Try Galia instead.
English Apple Season : 03 September 2009
More varieteies of English Apples have arrived on the market. We have Coxes, Russets, Worcesters,Estivale and Bramleys in as well as some New Season Conference Pears.
Top Quality Marjorie Seedling Plums are also in.
There is a very good Damson crop this year. Time to start work on the Jam and Gin.
Honeydew Melons and Lemons are still expensive.
In the Flower section there are some lovely Asters and Gladioli available now
English Coxes here! : 27 August 2009
New Season English Coxes have arrived. First samples are super
Plenty of lovely English Plums around.
Lemons expensive.
Our Local Cauli and Broccoli are at their best.
Local Romaneque Cauli recommended
Sprouts Already! : 18 August 2009
New Season Sprouts are here! Quality is excellent.
Lemons and Limes have gone expensive.
Greengages looking good.
Discovery are delicious. Get them while you can.
Melons,Peaches,Plums,Nectarines all luscious.
Plum Arrivals : 11 August 2009
We have New Season Victoria Plums and Damsons now in stock. Cobnuts have also made an appearance on the market. This is only a short season so grab them while you can. Superb Local Romanesque Cauli is also highly recommended. Grapes have gone quite expensive, but there is plenty of great value soft fruit with Peaches, Nectarines and Apricots at their best.
Top Value Veg : 31 July 2009
Wherever you look at the moment there is great value for money in Fresh Produce. Weak demand and a good harvest has resulted in some superb produce coming into the market at very reasonable prices. English Plums and Cherries are now in season and we have received our first English Discovery apples. Looking Good!
Berry Time! : 22 July 2009
There are some super berries at really good prices available this week. Staffordshire Raspberries are the best buy. Blueberries are also down in price.
Our Local Cauli is at its absolute best right now. You won't find better. Broccoli, Beetroot, Courgettes, Broad Beans, Spring Cabbage, Tomatoes are all Local and Lovely.
Spanish Onions now have set skins and should keep better.
Potato Season Switch? : 17 July 2009
Old and new season potatoes are available now. Prices are similar. Some people prefer to keep using the old season product because it may still mash or bake better than the new. Whichever one you choose keep stocks tight at this time of the year! Spanish Grano Onions(with set skins) should be in next week. Broad Beans are plentiful. Buy now while they are at their peak. Don't miss our Staffordshire Strawberries and Raspberries.
SOFT FRUIT TIME : 14 July 2009
Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots are all at their succulent best now. The first English Plums and Cherries have been seen in the market.
LOCAL CAULI : 09 July 2009
WE NOW HAVE CUTTLEFORD FARM CAULI IN STOCK. IT'S LOOKING FANTASTIC AS USUAL. FRESHLY CUT DAILY
PRODUCT ALERT! : 01 July 2009
Onions are difficult at the moment. New season Spanish have not got set skins and do not keep as well as the main crop ones.
Southern hemisphere onions (Chile, New Zealand, Tasmania) have set skins but are lot more expensive. As they reach the end of their season they will start sprouting.
The answer - don't buy too far in front - keep stocks tight and the Spanish will be fine.
FOCUS ON LOCAL : 26 June 2009
Right now we have:-
Cauli
broccoli
Spring & Summer Cabbage
Strawberries
Raspberries New Potatoes
Lollo Rosso
Beetroot
Carrots
Broad Beans
Come and get them!!
MORNING FRESH MARKET UPDATE : 12 June 2009
The growing season is well underway now with quantity and variety of fresh local produce increasing by the day.
JUST COMING INTO SEASON - : 12 June 2009
Broad beans, Savoy cabbage, corn on the cob (Spanish), gooseberries (Cheshire), garden peas, cherries, local spring cabbage, English broccoli, English celery, summer cauliflower, English carrots, parsnips (Spanish).
IN PRIME CONDITION AND GOOD VALUE - : 12 June 2009
Staffordshire strawberries, peaches, nectarines, plums, raspberries, cultivated blackberries, English tomatoes and iceberg. Soft leaf lettuce, spring onions, Galia and Cantaloupe melons, Cheshire rhubarb, courgettes, spinach, new potatoes, all salad lines.
NEARING THE END OF SEASON, TAKE CARE! : 12 June 2009
Dutch onions, baking potatoes, old potatoes, bramleys, leeks, English parsnips, Swedes, New Zealand Coxes.
NEW PRODUCTS - : 12 June 2009
Mixed cheeses in 1kg blocks. Wide range – ask for Paul or John for details and special offers.
WAITING FOR - : 12 June 2009
Spanish honeydew melon and grapes to bring prices down. Large Summer cauliflower.
03 February 2011
Take a Fresh look
Morning Fresh has now moved to Lowfield Drive Wolstanton and joined forces with R.J.Harrison of Bradeley to form Freshview Foods, bringing many years of experience and expertise to the bespoke premises just off the A500. Please ring us on 01782717806 or email biil@freshviewfoods.co.uk for any further information or to arrange a visit