Great British Pea Week – Yes Peas!
Runs from 3rd July to 9th July 2023 and aims to increase awareness and understanding of the origins and heritage of peas.
Great British Pea Week was launched by the Yes Peas campaign to recognise the efforts of the pea harvester industry, producing 2 billion portions of peas every year for the UK market & beyond.
Here in the UK, the climate, soil, and planting conditions are the perfect environment for growing superior quality peas. The Eastern coast boasts 700 pea growers, from Suffolk to Dundee.
Harvesting takes place between June – August, running 24/7. Working in unison these pea viners (harvesters) shell and transport the peas from field to frozen. This done in an amazing 150 minutes, this keeps the peas as fresh and nutritious as possible.
We all love a pea – they are an excellent source of vitamins A & C, rich in protein, and low in fat. Just one serving of peas contains as much Vitamin C as two large apples.
If you think that peas are a humble, ordinary vegetable, think again!
