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January 2026
Fresh Starts, Seasonal Quality
As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time for fresh beginnings — and fresh produce. While the colder months bring shorter days, they also deliver some of the year’s most dependable and flavour-packed fruit and vegetables, ideal for retailers, caterers, and foodservice professionals alike.
What’s in Season This Month
January is all about robust winter staples and bright citrus flavours:
Citrus Fruits
Citrus Fruits – Oranges, clementines, lemons and limes are at their best, offering excellent quality, strong colour and consistent sizing.
Root Vegetables
Root Vegetables – Carrots, parsnips, swede, beetroot and turnips continue to perform well, with good availability and reliable shelf life.
Brassicas
Brassicas – Savoy cabbage, white cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli and sprouts remain key lines, well suited to winter menus.
Leafy Greens
Leafy Greens – Kale, spinach and leeks are in strong supply and particularly popular at this time of year.
Market Notes
January is a transitional month for produce, where availability is shaped largely by the UK growing season. During this period, salad crops and many fruit lines are not naturally in season in the UK, so these products are sourced from carefully selected overseas growers. Importing allows us to maintain year-round availability while still meeting expected standards for quality, freshness and consistency.
In contrast, the UK winter growing season remains strong for root vegetables, brassicas and hardy greens such as cavolo nero, which continue to be harvested locally. These crops benefit from cooler conditions, developing good flavour, structure and storage life, making them particularly well suited to winter use. By combining imported produce where necessary with UK-grown seasonal lines wherever possible, we are able to offer a balanced, reliable range that reflects natural seasonality while supporting continuity of supply throughout the winter months.
Looking Ahead
As we move through the month, we’ll begin to see early signs of the new season on the horizon, while continuing to focus on dependable winter produce that delivers value, freshness and performance. If you’d like advice on availability, seasonal substitutions or forward planning for the months ahead, our team is always happy to help.
Wishing all our customers a fresh and successful start to the year.