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SUMMER FRUIT STRETCHES INTO AUTUMN

Strawberries

There continues to be every indication that the summer bounty will continue as autumn draws nearer. There is still good volumes of excellent quality fruit coming forward so at this stage we would expect our programmes to extend well into September and October.

Raspberries

While the peak period has now passed the good news is that the autumn crop is looking very good and we will be able to maintain continuity with reasonable volumes of English fruit.

Availability will last as usual up until the signs of the first frost.

Blackberries

Every season brings an increase in production reflecting how well English growers have responded to consumer demand. With growers experiencing an excellent growing season there is still good volumes of fruit to come forward, and we would expect this to be available well into September.

Blueberries

Although the French crop has now come to a close there are still remnants available from Germany as production moves east.  As a result Poland is now coming into its own and we are seeing a big volume already coming over the horizon with an excellent quality.

Production will continue through into September, again until the first frost, when continuity will be unbroken with the arrival of the Argentinean season. Latest reports indicate that some earlier varieties may have been hit by the weather, but there are already signs that there will be plenty of fruit arriving in October.

Red Currants

Dutch dominance

Sourcing is now passing back into the hands of Dutch growers for another year, as fresh picked supplies come to a close. With the crop safely harvested and now in CA store our specialist customers can be assured of availability to meet programmes through until next summer. We will also be able to handle any surges in demand with near perfect arrivals.

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Rhubarb

Culinary delight

UK Rhubarb is available giving an excellent opportunity for budding cooks to create a culinary masterpiece of their own by combining with any of the great tasting berries that are available.

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Plums & Cherries

Victoria bonanza

Picking of early varieties such as Opals, Reeves and Jubilium is already underway, although volumes are still somewhat erratic making it difficult to forecast volumes other than on a weekly basis.

Latest reports from our growers however indicate that there is an improvement on the way shortly.  Victorias, the UK's best known and most popular variety are on course for one of the best seasons seen for many years.