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July is one of the standout months in the British produce calendar, with exceptional quality across soft fruit, salads and summer vegetables. Recent warm, dry weather has created excellent growing conditions, delivering fantastic flavour, colour and consistency across many seasonal lines.

British strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are at their peak, while heritage carrots, red, golden and candy beetroot continue to provide vibrant colour and versatility for summer menus. English courgettes, cauliflower, fennel, broad beans, peas and Tenderstem broccoli are all arriving in excellent condition, alongside crisp Little Gem, Cos, Rocket, Watercress and speciality baby leaf salads.

Corn on the cob is now coming into its own and is an ideal addition to barbecue menus, sharing plates and seasonal specials, while fennel and broad beans continue to feature strongly in Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

Although current growing conditions have been favourable, prolonged dry weather could begin to affect irrigation, crop sizing and yields later in the season. Demand for British soft fruit also traditionally increases as schools break up and the summer events season gets underway, so availability of the very best-quality fruit may tighten, with occasional short-term price movements.

Seasonal Highlights

• Heritage and bunched carrots
• Red, golden and candy beetroot
• Strawberries, raspberries and blueberries
• Broad beans and peas
• Watercress and speciality salad leaves
• Courgettes and marrows
• Cauliflower and broccoli
• Tenderstem broccoli
• Fennel
• Corn on the cob
• Leeks
• Romanesco
• Whitecurrants
• Rhubarb

On the Menu

Summer dining continues to favour colourful vegetable-led dishes, lighter seasonal menus and sharing plates. British beetroot, courgettes, broad beans and sweetcorn are proving particularly popular as chefs celebrate the best of local produce and seasonal provenance.

Alongside fresh produce, locally sourced dairy products continue to resonate with both chefs and diners, with provenance and sustainability playing an increasingly important role in menu development.

One local favourite attracting plenty of attention is Lacock Dairy Gelato, produced in Wiltshire using fresh milk from the Lacock Dairy herd. Made in small batches with less air than traditional ice cream, it delivers a rich, smooth texture and exceptional flavour. Alongside classic gelato, the range also includes vegan-friendly sorbets, giving chefs a versatile dessert option with strong local credentials.

With British berries at their very best, pairing seasonal strawberries, raspberries and blueberries with locally produced gelato is a simple yet effective way to showcase regional ingredients and create memorable summer desserts.

As consumers continue to value knowing where their food comes from, locally sourced produce and supplier stories remain powerful additions to any menu. With quality and availability across so many British lines currently at their peak, July is the perfect time to celebrate the very best of the season.