British Food Fortnight is the nation’s biggest celebration of homegrown food and drink, and at Freshview Foods we’re proud to play our part.

Every day, our drivers collect produce direct from local farms, ensuring the freshest seasonal ingredients reach our customers within hours of being harvested. Backed by our BRC accreditation, you can trust that every delivery meets the highest standards of food safety and quality.

But it’s not just fresh produce, we also partner with some of the finest British suppliers to bring authentic, locally made products straight to you:

Fruits

British growers produce a wide variety of delicious and nutritious fruits, many of which are in peak season during British Food Fortnight. Some popular fruits grown in the UK include:

• Apples: With over 2,500 varieties, British apples are a staple of autumn. Traditional types like Cox’s Orange Pippin, Egremont Russet, and Bramley are prized for their taste and versatility.
• Pears: British Conference pears are a seasonal favourite, known for their sweet, juicy flesh and firm texture.
• Berries: The UK’s temperate climate is ideal for soft fruits such as strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, and gooseberries. Our Local Staffordshire strawberries are finishing a little earlier this year with the summer heat.
• Plums: Varieties such as Victoria and Marjorie’s Seedling are grown primarily in Worcestershire and are popular for eating fresh or making preserves.
• Outdoor rhubarb in summer comes from Cheshire. Forced rhubarb from the Rhubarb Triangle is a 9-square-mile (23 km) area of West Yorkshire, England between Wakefield, Morley, and Rothwell famous for producing early forced rhubarb.

Vegetables

The UK has a rich tradition of vegetable growing, with farms across the country supplying a wide array of seasonal veg, especially during the autumn harvest. These include:

• Carrots: Grown across the UK. British carrots are available nearly year-round.  Our carrots are locally sourced in Lancashire
• Chantenay carrots grown by Freshgro in Nottingham are carbon neutral now.  They also grow piccolo parsnips and the tri colour chantenay Carrot
• Cabbages and Brassicas: Varieties like Savoy, red cabbage, kale, and Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, tenderstem broccoli, purple sprouting broccoli are iconic parts of British agriculture all bought in Lancashire
• Root Vegetables: Parsnips, swedes, turnips, and beetroots are key autumn crops. British-grown roots are valued for their flavour and suitability to cooler climates.
• Leeks sourced from Lancashire
• Vale of Evesham asparagus, when in season.

Salads

While salads are often associated with summer, many British-grown salad leaves and vegetables are available well into the autumn. These include:

• Lettuces: Varieties such as Little Gem, Romaine, are grown and collected in areas like Lancashire.
• Lollo rosso, lollo biondi, oakleaf lettuces from Cheshire
• Rocket, Spinach, and Watercress: These leafy greens are grown both outdoors and in greenhouses, providing fresh options throughout much of the year, we purchase from Evesham
• Tomatoes and Cucumbers: Though traditionally grown under glass, advancements in greenhouse technology have allowed British growers to extend their growing season and compete with imports.
• We use our Evesham grower for micro herbs, and heritage tomatoes.

Our British Supplier Partners

Alongside our daily farm collections, we’re proud to work with some of the UK’s finest artisan producers each bringing something unique to your menu.

Just Crisps, Staffordshire
Award-winning and 100% British, Just Crisps are hand-cooked, flavoured, bagged, and boxed on the family farm in Staffordshire. Made using homegrown potatoes and cooked in their own cold-pressed rapeseed oil, every stage of production happens on the farm. The result? Superb-tasting crisps with a unique difference.

Buttercross Butchers, Shropshire
Based in Shropshire, Buttercross Farm is known for producing high-quality, locally reared meats with a focus on traditional farming values. Their range includes a wide variety of products, all carefully prepared and clearly labelled to ensure quality and trust. What sets Buttercross apart is their selection of gluten-free meats, making them a reliable choice for customers looking for inclusive menu options without compromising on taste or quality.

The Pie Life, Staffordshire
The Pie Life, founded in 2008, is a Staffordshire based family business. Freshview supplies many ingredients and they in turn produce fabulous pies of exceptional quality and fantastic taste on our behalf. Handcrafted with care, Pie Life create delicious Gluten Free pies using traditional recipes and quality British ingredients. From rich steak fillings to comforting vegetarian options, each pie is made in small batches to guarantee flavour and consistency. With their focus on honest, hearty food, Pie Life pies are perfect for menus looking to showcase British comfort classics with a modern touch.

The Sauce Shop, Nottingham
Born from a passion for real flavour, Sauce Shop craft award-winning sauces using only natural ingredients. Made in small batches, their range includes everything from smoky barbecue to fiery hot sauces, all packed with bold, authentic taste. No additives, no shortcuts — just sauces that bring menus to life.

Why Provenance Matters

• Supports the rural economy by backing British farmers and growers
• Reduces food miles, thereby lowering carbon emissions. We collect from our farms daily to keep food miles and prices as low as possible.
• Ensures food traceability, giving consumers confidence in food safety and quality
• Celebrates seasonality, encouraging people to eat with the rhythm of the seasons

This British Food Fortnight, let’s celebrate the best of British together.

Speak to your Regency Procurement Manager to explore our seasonal range and see how we can help you showcase British produce on your menus. Or visit their website.