Peaches, nectarines, organic citrus, strawberries, apricots, seedless grapes, watermelons – Spanish growers seem to be able to produce an abundance of fruit with high brix levels. The third-generation farmers of Summer Fruit use the seasonal contrasts and temperature variations across the northern mountains to ensure the peaches they grow have optimal sugar levels. In Murcia, Moyca has developed several varieties of seedless grapes, which we are proud to pack under the Spinneysfood label. To the southwest in Huelva province, the topography of the hills are ideal growing grounds for conventional and organic citrus grown by Rio Tinto Fruit Company. Huelva is also home to the strawberry farms owned by Surexport from whom we source the Inspire variety of strawberry, which has the perfect finish, not too crunchy and not too soft.
Over in Galicia, our partner Coren supplies us with free-range and organic chickens. The birds roam freely in lush Galician pastures and are fed carefully monitored diets to ensure rich flavour and tenderness.
We also source honey for our own label through Mielso, a family-owned business going back to the early 1900s. The team is committed to natural honey production and sustainable beekeeping practices. The Don Cayo Manchego, which we source through our partner Taste of Spain, is made using an authentic process with the milk of Manchega sheep that are native to the La Mancha region. This cheese carries the Denomination of Origin seal, ensuring quality and authenticity in each wheel that’s produced.