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Spitalfield Market Visit 2016

Since relocating from its old congested site trading to its new purpose built complex in 1991 New Spitalfields Market can today justifiably claim to be the largest revenue earning fresh fruit vegetable and flower wholesale market in the UK.
Since relocating from its old congested site trading to its new purpose built complex in 1991 New Spitalfields Market can today justifiably claim to be the largest revenue earning fresh fruit vegetable and flower wholesale market in the UK.
The participants from the London Produce Show tour, ready to visit the market.
The participants from the London Produce Show tour, ready to visit the market.
In the background the roof of the building, when it was built 25 years ago it was nominated for an architect design of the year award.
In the background the roof of the building, when it was built 25 years ago it was nominated for an architect design of the year award.
The market has been full since it opened 25 years ago and is a very multi-cultural place.
The market has been full since it opened 25 years ago and is a very multi-cultural place.
The mezzanine floors have been installed by the trader to double the 'floor space' of the pitches.
The mezzanine floors have been installed by the trader to double the 'floor space' of the pitches.
This stand is from Montgomery and said to be one of the best run on the market.
This stand is from Montgomery and said to be one of the best run on the market.
The market day is coming to an end and it is not very busy.
The market day is coming to an end and it is not very busy.
A beautiful mixed pack of mushrooms.
A beautiful mixed pack of mushrooms.
Tomatoes on the vine in a range of colours.
Tomatoes on the vine in a range of colours.
English purple asparagus from Wye Valley.
English purple asparagus from Wye Valley.
Mini beetroot from Africa
Mini beetroot from Africa
Purple sprouting broccoli from Jersey.
Purple sprouting broccoli from Jersey.
Apples from China.
Apples from China.
Sensation aubergines from Holland.
Sensation aubergines from Holland.
A nice mixed pallet
A nice mixed pallet
Fresh cherries from France.
Fresh cherries from France.
Pineapples supplied by Keelings.
Pineapples supplied by Keelings.
The clock was brought from the old market and has always been a focal point of the market.
The clock was brought from the old market and has always been a focal point of the market.
Spanish cherries.
Spanish cherries.
Chris Hutchison who has a stand on the market was leading the tour.
Chris Hutchison who has a stand on the market was leading the tour.
Union strawberries from Spain.
Union strawberries from Spain.
Various stonefruit from Spain.
Various stonefruit from Spain.
Potatoes from Israel.
Potatoes from Israel.
Chinese cabbage.
Chinese cabbage.
Chinese cabbage from Holland.
Chinese cabbage from Holland.
Flandria bell peppers from Belgium.
Flandria bell peppers from Belgium.
Dutch cucumber
Dutch cucumber
Fresh UK caulis.
Fresh UK caulis.
Green chillies from Uganda.
Green chillies from Uganda.
Egg plants from the Dominican Republic.
Egg plants from the Dominican Republic.
Okra from Honduras.
Okra from Honduras.
Bitter melons
Bitter melons
There are limes on the market!! £12 a box.
There are limes on the market!! £12 a box.
and lemons from Spain, £18 for a 15kg box
and lemons from Spain, £18 for a 15kg box
Lively mix of peppers.
Lively mix of peppers.
Nick Hammon, owns the oldest firm on the market, Earnest Hammond.
Nick Hammon, owns the oldest firm on the market, Earnest Hammond.
Lettuce from Fresh Lea Valley, England.
Lettuce from Fresh Lea Valley, England.
Boxes of baby leaf from G's.
Boxes of baby leaf from G's.
One of the trader's wanted to be famous!
One of the trader's wanted to be famous!
Caulis from France
Caulis from France
Bartlett's potatoes
Bartlett's potatoes
Tea break
Tea break
More limes! These are from Brazil
More limes! These are from Brazil
Peter Durber, Managing Director at Tropifresh.
Peter Durber, Managing Director at Tropifresh.
Jack fruit on the Tropifresh stand.
Jack fruit on the Tropifresh stand.
Jumbo ginger from China.
Jumbo ginger from China.
Scotch bonnet!
Scotch bonnet!
Fresh yams from Ghana.
Fresh yams from Ghana.
Red sugar cane from Uganda is becoming more popular.
Red sugar cane from Uganda is becoming more popular.
Aloe vera is also more and more in demand
Aloe vera is also more and more in demand
Breadfruit was planted in the Caribbean as food a high carb food for slaves, the first tree planted is there!
Breadfruit was planted in the Caribbean as food a high carb food for slaves, the first tree planted is there!
Pallets waiting be loaded into the vans.
Pallets waiting be loaded into the vans.
Another one who wanted to be famous!
Another one who wanted to be famous!
An unusual sight at the market. A container of coconuts being unloaded.
An unusual sight at the market. A container of coconuts being unloaded.
There is a very small amount of flowers sold at the market.
There is a very small amount of flowers sold at the market.
Green beans from Egypt.
Green beans from Egypt.
The next hall had all the softfruit
The next hall had all the softfruit
and of course there were ready to eat avocados
and of course there were ready to eat avocados
More UK grown asparagus.
More UK grown asparagus.
David Hutchinson from Arthur Hutchinson LTD.
David Hutchinson from Arthur Hutchinson LTD.
Dutch tomatoes.
Dutch tomatoes.
David with his father Chris.
David with his father Chris.
A special visit to Prescott Thomas for a look at what they do. Peter Thomas owner of the company buys all his produce from the market and repacks it before selling it on.
A special visit to Prescott Thomas for a look at what they do. Peter Thomas owner of the company buys all his produce from the market and repacks it before selling it on.
Prescott Thomas supplies the service industry as well as the House of Lords and Parliament.
Prescott Thomas supplies the service industry as well as the House of Lords and Parliament.
Peter Thomas
Peter Thomas