by Roger Rossignol | Sep 29, 2017 | Essential Food Co., Westcountry Fruit Sales
About Ponthier Based in South West France, Ponthier have been passing on the craft of fruit growing from father to son for over 70 years. Similar to Westcountry, Ponthier was originally run as a fresh fruit wholesaler, selling produce grown on their family farm. In... by Roger Rossignol | Sep 14, 2017 | Essential Food Co., Westcountry Fruit Sales
Since the beginning of 2016 UK butter prices have risen over 20%. This is because the cost of cream (the primary ingredient in butter) has tripled in price. It’s no surprise that industry professionals are now warning of shortages leading up to the Christmas period.... by Roger Rossignol | Sep 1, 2017 | Plough to Plate, Westcountry Fruit Sales
Madagascar is the world’s largest producer of vanilla, exporting over 80% of the global supply. Following a cyclone that devastated the area, the country’s vanilla trade remains unstable, with prices continuing to rise and supply dwindling. Cyclone Enawo hit the... 