Belvoir Fruit Farms
The importance of Bee-ing
27th April 2012
We learnt so much last year from our friends at Plantlife about bees and what a difficult time they are having at the moment that we are now working with a local bee keeper to do whatever we can to help strengthen the bee population around us. As environmentalist Damian Carrington explains in his blog: … [more…]
Food-lovers tips
13th April 2012
One of the perks of working in the food and drinks industry is that we go to some jolly interesting trade shows and get to try lots of fantastic products before they hit the shops. We also meet the faces behind the brands and, because there isn’t much else to do at the shows, we … [more…]
The curtain’s up at the Ideal Home Show
22nd March 2012
We’re well into the first week of the Ideal Home Show and it’s proving to be a blast. We’ve been overwhelmed by how many of you have come to see us – thank you as ever for all your support! We’re giving away our lovely Belvoir canvas shopping bags to everyone who buys three or … [more…]
Ready to go!
16th March 2012
Whether you’re concentrating at work, relaxing at home or out and about entertaining the family, there’s nothing better than a cold glass of elderflower cordial to refresh the spirits. Which is why we’ve just launched a new, ready-to-drink Belvoir Fruit Farms Elderflower cordial. Made with hand-picked, English elderflowers, it’s perfectly blended with spring water to … [more…]
Street party pictures galore!
9th March 2012
We’ve LOVED all the pictures that you’ve sent in for our street party photo competition – thank you. There have been some absolute classics where everyone is having such fun that you just want to step through the photograph and join the festivities. There have also been some slightly left-field entries, like the pic of … [more…]
It’s a dog’s life
20th October 2011
How do you make sure that everyone in the office is happy and smiling? Simple – have an office dog or two. Science backs this up – there are numerous studies which prove that stress and blood pressure levels are much lower when there is a dog around. We completely agree with that. We’ve got … [more…]
Toffee apples – a simple answer to a sticky problem
12th October 2011
My father banned us from making toffee apples after an unfortunate episode involving a bowl of cooling caramel and the family cat. The cat, hearing happy squawks and sensing a party, bounced onto the kitchen table, skidded into the bowl and more or less immersed itself in the spilt goo. In a panic and pursued … [more…]
The Best of Britain
15th September 2011
Hurray! Lincolnshire has just been voted Britain’s favourite food spot. And, as the UK’s only elderflower cordial maker that specialises in growing its own elders – based in Lincolnshire – we want to say thank you to everyone who voted for this lovely county. You’ve just pointed out what we already knew – Lincolnshire rocks! … [more…]
Autumn foraging
8th September 2011
It’s time to get your wellies on! Ignore the wind and the rain and get back into the hedgerows again – there are armfuls of fruit, from blackberries to sloes, to be scooped up and turned into delicious and nutritious meals. And even better, quite a few of them have medicinal qualities that have been … [more…]
Save our meadows now!
24th May 2011
Did you know that 97% of the UK’s flower-rich meadows have been destroyed since the 1940s? And what’s worse, is that this decline is continuing. But you can help reverse it, irrespective of whether you live in a town or the countryside, by supporting Belvoir Fruit Farms’ joint campaign with the fabulous environmental charity, Plantlife. … [more…]