Zest Food Service

Zest News in on the website with an update on the fruit & vegetables you buy 🍊🥦

And we look at the benefits of pickled cabbage, plus how you can make your own
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/baby-piccolo-parsnips-pickled-veggies/

Zest News is on the website.

Read about tarts, trifles, puddings & pavlovas.

Very fresh produce-y
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/fresh-produce-updates-from-zest-food-service-berry-dessert-ideas/

British Cherries now finished.. 🍒☹️

Your latest fresh produce report in Zest News!
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/zest-produce-updates-to-save-you-money-fill-your-bellies/

4 Things you can do with Tenderstem Broccoli, also known as Broccolini 🥦🥦🥦

Plus, latest updates on the fruit & veg industry

🍊 Zest News 🍊====>
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/berries-spuds-all-good-but-tenderstem-is-where-its-at/

Zest News is happening and Great British produce is now well established, giving you options on fruit and veg to furnish your plate.

Find out 7 cool new ideas on bell pepper salads for your summer BBQ!

Take a gander here
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/utilise-great-british-produce-for-sumptuous-summer-dishes/

UK Corn on the Cob has arrived and it's as sweet as ever!

All UK produce is in full flow.

Zest News features 4 delicious recipes for your Corn on the Cob on the BBQ! 🌽🌽🌽🌽
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/juicy-british-corn-on-the-cob-has-arrived-get-ya-butter-out/

There's an abundance of British fresh produce available right now - it really is some of the best in the world!

Myself and Henry are hitting the road to find out more about our customers.

Be prepared - you may get asked for a testimonial 😎
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/its-an-abundance-of-uk-fresh-produce-fill-your-boots-your-plates/

The Paris 2024 Olympics start this Friday.

Our head buyer has eloquently pitted the UK summer veg against itself in a race to the medals..

See if you agree here..
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/olympic-fruit-vegetables-look-out-paris/

Right, let's get the TV guide out....hmmm.....cycling..

Well, UK Veg has come home..

Shame the footballers couldn't emulate that

And you'll never guess what yesterday was the National Day of...
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/red-white-glory-cabbages-that-is-plus-youll-be-seeing-our-new-rep-soon/

It’s Coming Home 🎵🎵🎵
It’s Coming Home 🎵🎵🎵
It's Coming... 🎵🎵🎵

English Veg IS Coming Home!
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/its-coming-home-its-coming-english-veg-is-coming-home/

It's been a tough watch at the Euro''s - if you're an England fan... 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

And if you like yer spuds - it's been a tough ask getting hold of the little blighters! 🥔🥔🥔

But read on as to why that will soon change🥳🥳🥳
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/spuds-supply-more-challenging-than-watching-england-just/

Zest News is happening and it's on the site.

Ready for your eyeballs.

Broccoli, berries, tatties and...
Chicken wings!
Eh?
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/broccoli-pricey-berries-blooming-snips-tatties-also-chicken-wings/

The Euro's, UK carrots & Gooseberries.

What a combo.

Couple of digs at the French.. 🇫🇷
It's all good
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/gooseberries-uk-carrots-the-euros/

They're finally here!

Now summer can officially begin...

And no, I'm not talking anything sports related - that usually ends in disappointment!
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/theyre-here-get-ready-to-pop-your/

Happy National BBQ Week! 🍗🍔🌭🍹

Unless you don't like BBQ's.. 🤔

In which case - It's National BBQ Week 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿
But you probably don't care.. 😐
But read on why you should.. 🥳
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/bbq-blueberries/

What has the Gypsy King & some bloke from Ukraine got to do with the state of your carvery??

You'll have to take a gander at the latest edition of Zest News to find out methinks..🥊🥊🥊

https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/english-broccoli-laying-the-smack-down-plus-fruits-from-espana-por-favor/

The latest edition of Zest News is on the website, so if you want to know if the Kenyan veggie crisis has abated or if UK strawberries are finally here in full flow...

Read on...
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/same-same-not-much-change-salad-cream-on-offer-bbq-week-soon/

UK Sunshine & an update on the Kenya crisis!

Check out Zest News to get the lowdown on the fresh produce industry.
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/uk-sunshine-an-update-on-the-kenya-crisis/

Crisis in Kenya!

Due to appalling weather conditions, some crops are struggling..

Find out more in last week's Zest News

Kenya Produce Crisis! – Zest Food Service Kenya Produce Crisis! / Zest News / By Team Zest Good day from Zest!A day later than usual due to the Bank Holiday, but with an important update we didn’t want you to miss.As the saying goes, “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the plane”, but it sounds like in recent weeks it’s fallen mainly...

Open & Order Times for Christmas & New Year at Zest 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄

Did you know we publish a newsletter every week, called ZEST NEWS?

We cover the latest supply issues, stock levels, prices and what you can expect going forward, to help you plan ahead.

We do a deep dive into a different fruit or vegetable every week, with researched historical data, fun facts and recipe ideas, plus health benefits.

And we finish with special offers that might improve the plate and spare the pocket. And a really bad joke.

Occasionally, we get accused of humour.

If you've read this far and you're not already signed up, what are you waiting for?

Pop your best email on this page and let us entertain you.

https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/sign-up

You know it makes sense.

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Zest has worked with hundreds, if not thousands of businesses, both large and small, over the past 50 years and a staple of this customer base has been local pubs, restaurants, homes, canteens and cafes.

We have experience in providing high-quality fresh produce, dairy, dry goods and much more to these establishments, so that your customers can enjoy an exemplary culinary experience.

We work closely with owners and companies to ensure that all needs are met and any obstacles which arise, are quickly overcome.

It is this ethos that has allowed Zest to forge strong partnerships with businesses across the East Midlands.

Whatever the needs of your establishment are, whether they be individual or collective, we're here to help smooth the process for the health, nutritional and taste needs of your customers.

Contact us today to see if we're a good fit for each other.

We'll be upfront about what we can supply, how much it will cost and when we can deliver this to you.

And we'll give you advice both in person and through our digital channels about how we can go the extra mile for you with our educational content.

Our Partnership Manager Sean is ready to chat with you on
01332 83 42 42
Or at
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/contactus

We've worked and continue to work with hundreds of customers over the years. These partnerships bring Zest new business through referrals. Here is a small sample of what they have to say:

"Zest Food Service are always reliable and the drivers are pleasant. Office staff are brilliant and always there to help if we have a problem. Delivery is always on time and the produce is superb. 5 stars." John Stevenson | Abbeydale

"Zest Food Service's quality of produce is always good and we love that we get a daily delivery. The office staff are amazing and always there to help. Quite often the delivery is there ready and waiting which is perfect. 5 stars." Mike | Stanley House

"The fact Zest Food Service delivers 6 days a week is perfect for us and the quality of produce is brilliant. Delivery drivers are always friendly and when we speak to the office staff they are very helpful; if it's placing the order or sourcing items we need or just a general enquiry, they are brilliant." Chris, Head chef | Mount Carmel

Who are Zest Food Service

And how can we help you?

For over half a century, our business has taken pride in supplying businesses around the East Midlands with the highest quality fresh produce available.

So that these businesses can provide tasty, nutritional and healthy food to their customers

Zest was formed over 50 years ago by Martin Gummer as a greengrocer named Gummers, sited on Green Lane, Derby.

In 2013, current Director Matthew, son of Martin, took over the business with his brother Sean & a few years later Zest was formed.

In that time, we've delivered thousands of products and just about every fruit or vegetable you can name to thousands of businesses.

The partnerships we've formed with our customers and suppliers have taught us valuable lessons:

What our customers want
What our customers need
And how we can deliver that to the highest standard

If you need fresh produce for your business, there is no question you can't ask and there is no solution we can't find to help your business grow and prosper.

Zest encompasses a highly skilled and dedicated team ready to work for you.

Don't forget - Our PREP ORDER times are changing this coming Tuesday - 1st August.

New CUT-OFF times will be 12pm Midday weekdays and 10p Sunday Night.

More details on our website here:
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/blog/24-7-2023

We're changing the way we do Prep.

We've devised a better system to streamline the service, offer superior products and save you money!

You can read all about these changes and the benefits they'll bring for your business in our latest edition of ZEST NEWS

Check it out right here
https://zestfoodservice.co.uk/blog/24-7-2023