British cherries have been grown across the UK for over 2,000* years and are celebrated for their exceptional quality and versatility. The British summer fruit season is the perfect time to look out for fresh fruit from local UK farms; British cherries are a delicious addition to both savoury and sweet dishes, as well as providing a scrumptious snack.
Our cherry growers are located across the UK ensuring continuous supply during the summer months. Our Kentish growers can boast being near to the cherry orchards planted by Henry VIII's court, whilst our Scottish growers are the most northerly growers! Many of our growers are family businesses and combine years of knowledge with a deep rooted passion for superior quality and taste. By choosing cherries grown within the UK, you will be sure to notice the difference in freshness and the super sweet flavour from these wonderful local-heritage fruits.
With a multitude of different varieties of British cherry and many subtle differences in colour, size, texture and sweetness; there’s a whole world of juicy goodness waiting to be explored. These red beauties are not only an exceptional summer accompaniment; they hold an abundance of health benefits too. Just 100g of cherries provides one quarter of our RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance) of vitamin C*, which is essential in helping to support our skin, bones and blood vessels.
Cherries are also high in melatonin*, which is an integral hormone for promoting healthy sleep patterns and contain a rich natural source of anthocyanins; powerful antioxidants which give the fruit its ruby red colour.
We are proud to supply all the major British supermarkets as well as selected wholesalers and retailers. Below is an introduction to just some of our growers and recipes illustrating how adaptable the cherry can be.