Farming from a beautiful part of the world in Extremadura, Spain, our grower Antonio is a real believer in the power of biodiversity on his farm. In fact, it was the first farm in Extremedura that became 100% organic. “The main thing about organic farming is the soil. You need only the plants, insects and trees to balance the soil. If you can imagine, 14 years ago there was no life here on the farm. With organic fertilisation, with the plants, herbs and the leaves of the trees we have created life in the soil. Do you know there’s more life in a small amount soil than the population on Earth? We hope to preserve the balance for years and years. Some of our fruit trees are 40 years old. In conventional farming this would never be possible.” Antonio calls his farm one of the best places to grow in all of Spain. “I love organic farming, it’s a pleasure.”

Abel & Cole handles celery, celeriac, peanuts and nuts on site. Due to our packing process and re-use of boxes there is a risk of cross-contamination from these, and all other allergens.

Cherries are usually eaten whole so all you need to do is give them a quick rinse, but watch out for the stones. Handle cherries with care. They are easily bruised and will deteriorate quickly when damaged, sliced or peeled. You can slow this process by dipping raw, sliced or peeled cherries into a mixture of lemon juice and water or by mixing them with citrus fruits in a fruit salad. They should always be refrigerated and used very quickly as they do not have a very long shelf life. Don’t forget to wash your fruit and veg before use.