Genuine Jersey
Genuine Jersey - A Guarantee of Local Quality
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Celebrate the diverse range of goods which are produced, grown or made in Jersey using local materials and skills.
Products carrying the distinctive Genuine Jersey logo include dairy goods, fruit and vegetables, herbs and salad leaves, meat and poultry, fish and local shellfish, pottery, local wines, spirits and beers, jewellery, needlework, decorative stonework, wooden artefacts, glassware, artwork and even surf wax.
Come in and have a look around and discover the best the Island has to offer…
www.genuinejersey.com
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Seasonal Produce on your plate
Jersey Royals
The Island's most famous produce is harvested in May and June but few islanders realise just how bountiful the Island is; our mild climate means a wide range of produce is available throughout the year.
Fruit and Vegetables
More than 100 varieties of fruit, vegetables and herbs are grown in Jersey. There is asparagus and aubergines, strawberries and sage, not to mention a wealth of organic crops.
Seafood
Fishing is popular around the Island's shores. Depending on the season, there are superb quality shellfish, hand dived scallops, lobsters, chancre crabs and spider crabs. Oysters and mussels are also farmed in local waters, as are turbot. Sea bass, bream, brill, conger, grey mullet, mackerel, sole and rock salmon are also available.
Locally reared meat
Guinea fowl, chicken and duck are all reared in the Island and a number of farmers produce veal, tender Jersey beef and lamb. Pork is also popular and sausages, bacon and gammon can be bought in many farm shops.
A full list of seasonal produce is available from www.genuinejersey.com/seasonal
Why Buy Local?
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Eat Seasonally |
Nothing tastes better than the first Jersey Royals or strawberries of the season. Fresh seasonal local food is likely to be fresher and more flavoursome than food shipped long distances from other countries.
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Support local agriculture |
Supporting the local farming industry ensures that the Island’s characteristic landscape continues to be preserved and that the industry remains sustainable.
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Reduce food miles |
‘Food miles’ are the distance food travels from where it was grown or raised, through the distribution process before finally ending up in your shopping trolley. Buying local seasonal produce reduces carbon dioxide emissions, packaging materials and waste.
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Preserve the environment |
Buying local and fresh produce means we can reduce excessive and expensive packaging - all you need is a shopping bag or basket! Good farming methods also help preserve the natural environment.
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Support the local economy |
What better way to support the local economy than to buy from local shops? We have some fantastic farm shops, small stores and supermarkets which stock locally grown items. Make sure your money goes back into supporting our farmers and growers.
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Provenance - traceability |
Wouldn’t you like to know that the hen which laid your eggs led a happy life or that your pig was well fed? Knowing where your food comes from and how it is grown or raised enables you to make informed choices about the origins of your food. |
