Summer fruits

Summer is the season when nature offers us an abundance of delicious and versatile fruits. These fruits, with their varied tastes and juicy textures, bring a touch of freshness to our meals. Whether in salads, desserts or jams, summer fruit is the star of the season. 

= What are summer fruits and where are they harvested? =

Red fruits

Strawberries, with their sweet flavor and juicy texture, are harvested from May to July. Cherries, appreciated for their sweet, slightly tart taste, are available from June to July and often come from France, Spain, Italy, Poland and Morocco. These red fruits are perfect for use in ice creams, pastries and other desserts to add a distinctive sweet touch.

Raspberries, small and delicate, are harvested from June to September in regions such as Rhône-Alpes and Bretagne in France, as well as in Poland and Serbia. Blackberries, available from July to September, are mainly grown in Brittany, south-west France, the UK and Serbia. These fruits are perfect for frozen desserts, smoothies or as a garnish for sweet dishes.

Stone fruits

Apricots, with their sweet, slightly tart flesh, are harvested from June to August, mainly in the Languedoc-Roussillon and Rhône-Alpes regions, as well as in Spain and Turkey. They are excellent for jams, tarts and compotes, and can be used to add a sweet flavor to a variety of dishes.

Peaches, juicy and sweet, are available from June to September, with major production in Languedoc-Roussillon, Rhône-Alpes, Italy and Spain. Nectarines, similar to peaches but with a smooth skin, are also harvested from June to September in regions such as Rhône-Alpes, Provence, Spain and Italy. They are ideal for desserts, fruit salads and as a light garnish for summer dishes.

Plums, with their firm flesh and sweet flavor, are harvested from July to September in Alsace, Lorraine, Spain and California. They are ideal for traditional desserts such as cakes, clafoutis and chutneys, offering a rich, intense flavor.

= Storage and packaging =

 Our summer fruits are packaged in 10kg bulk cartons.

Our products can be stored at -18°C and have a guaranteed DLUO of 12 months.