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July is one of the strongest months of the British produce calendar, with quality and availability particularly strong across soft fruit, salad crops and summer vegetables.

Local strawberries, raspberries and blueberries are performing exceptionally well, with excellent flavour thanks to recent warm weather. Heritage carrots, red beetroot and golden beetroot continue to offer great colour and versatility for summer menus.

English courgettes, cauliflower, fennel, broad beans and tenderstem broccoli are all arriving in excellent condition, while British salad crops including Little Gem, Cos, Rocket, Watercress and Baby Leaf are providing strong quality and consistency.

Corn on the cob is beginning to come into its own and offers excellent opportunities for seasonal specials, barbecue menus and sharing dishes.

The recent spell of warm, dry weather in June has generally produced excellent growing conditions for many British summer crops, helping quality and flavour. However, if the dry conditions continue, irrigation demands and water availability could begin to impact the sizing and yields of some field-grown vegetables later in the season.

British soft fruit remains plentiful, with strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, gooseberries and redcurrants all enjoying their peak season. As schools break up and summer events get underway, demand traditionally rises, which can tighten availability of the very best-quality fruit and lead to short-term price fluctuations.

July is also an excellent month for British broad beans, peas, courgettes, beetroot, carrots, tomatoes, cucumbers, French beans and kohl rabi, with quality expected to remain strong throughout the month.

As always, weather remains the biggest influence on supply, quality and pricing during the British summer, particularly for outdoor-grown salads, leafy crops and other field-grown produce.

Highlights include:

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

Menu trends this summer continue to favour colourful vegetable-led dishes, sharing plates and lighter seasonal menus. Heritage beetroot, broad beans and courgettes are proving particularly popular as chefs look to maximise British provenance and seasonal storytelling on menus.

Corn on the cob, fennel and broad beans are also featuring heavily in summer specials, barbecue dishes and Mediterranean-inspired menus.

Alongside seasonal produce, locally sourced dairy products continue to resonate strongly with both chefs and consumers, as provenance and sustainability remain key considerations when developing menus.

One product attracting particular interest right now is Lacock Dairy Gelato, produced using fresh milk from the Lacock Dairy herd in Wiltshire. Made in small batches, the gelato contains less air than traditional ice cream, creating a rich, smooth texture and excellent flavour. The range includes both traditional gelato and vegan-friendly sorbets, offering chefs a versatile dessert option that champions local sourcing and artisan production.

With summer dining in full swing, seasonal desserts featuring British strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and cherries paired with locally produced gelato provide an excellent opportunity to showcase regional ingredients while meeting growing consumer demand for provenance-led menus.

More broadly, diners continue to seek transparency around where their food comes from, making British-grown produce, locally sourced dairy and supplier stories increasingly valuable menu assets. As we move through July, quality and availability across many seasonal lines are exceptional, making it the perfect time to celebrate the best of British on the plate.