Organic food has been gaining popularity in the UK for a few years now. Even in economically challenging times, the organic market still rose slightly (1.6%) in 2022. In addition to farmers’ markets and organic supermarkets,... Read more
All year round we visit the supermarket and load our trolleys with fresh vegetables – often without giving much thought to where the vegetables are produced.Did you know that during the winter months many organic vegetables... Read more
Rocky Ponds Produce farms a range of melons: rockmelons, green honeydew and yellow honeydew and Piel de Sapo melons, as well as yellow, green and red capsicums and pumpkins. Des Chapman shares his story with Love My Salad. Read more
A glossy, red and juicy tomato is a product of love. Behind every tomato plant, there are dedicated growers, tending to the plant’s every need, ensuring the fruits are produced to the highest and most delicious standard.Ray... Read more
Recently, I visited cucumber breeder, Eric Bal, who is employed by Rijk Zwaan. Perhaps an explanation is needed; a breeder selects plants with hereditary characteristics and in doing so can develop new vegetable types.... Read more
A passion for fresh produce and small business are the drivers for Karen and Thoang Trinh, who are building a community of fruit and vegetable lovers through an initiative that brings locally-grown and wholesale produce to the... Read more
Second generation melon farmer, Evan Chapman, shares his tips for picking a ripe and perfect rockmelon. Read more
There’s something inherently kind and virtuous about doing good for others and expecting absolutely nothing in return. For some people, this level of kindness is extremely difficult to accept and some even find it strange and... Read more
Andrew and Zurri Braham are the salt of the Earth people and truly passionate about their craft. They are self-proclaimed “perfectionists” and the produce coming from their farm reflects exactly that: blemish-free, glossy... Read more
