And in keeping with its reputation as one of the country’s greenest cities with the Peak District on its doorstep, there is no shortage of fruit and veg providers in Sheffield, where all manner of delicious produce can be bought, from crisp apples to the juiciest strawberries. Here are 10 of the best local suppliers, spanning shops and special delivery services.
5. Beeches of Walkley
Chris and Donna Beech are pictured at their shop on South Road, Walkley, which sells fresh fruit and veg alongside meats and deli food (www.wedoliver.com). Photo: Steve Ellis
6. Sheffield Organic Growers
Sheffield Organic Growers is a group of four independent organic growers on a 12-acre site in the Moss Valley. It runs a veg bag delivery scheme (www.sheffieldorganicgrowers.com). Photo: David Bocking
7. Zeds, Nether Edge
Zeds, on Nether Edge Road, bills itself as the suburb's 'local greengrocer' and it fulfils its role perfectly, offering organic and non-organic fruit and veg, vegetarian and vegan foods and sustainable produce (www.zedswholefoods.co.uk). Photo: Google
8. Just Natural, Crookes
With its motto 'You are what you eat' emblazoned on the awning outside, Just Natural is a very well-stocked specialist fruit and veg shop. It sells other groceries too such as eggs and wholefoods, and it is popular for its Christmas trees during the festive season (https://en-gb.facebook.com/JustNat.Crookes). Photo: Andrew Roe