Fruits of the Forage

Fruits of the Forage: wild preserves and seasonal fruit delivery

Fruits of the Forage is a British company dedicated to making preserves, cordials and liqueurs from fruit that would otherwise go to waste. The firm describes itself as a family project run by three brothers and their mother, focused on combating food waste and championing native fruit.

In addition to its range of transformed products, the company sells boxes of fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables, which it delivers across Greater Manchester and parts of Cheshire. Its approach connects consumers with nature and with local, seasonal produce.

Range of preserves, sauces and drinks

The offering is organised into several product families:

• Jams and marmalades
• Chutneys, chilli jams and sauces
• Pickles
• Liqueurs, cordials and syrups
• Giftsets and hampers

Among the products highlighted on the website are Cheshire Strawberry Jam, made from small, very ripe strawberries from a local farmer, and Halloween Pumpkin Curry Chutney, created to make use of pumpkins in season. The shop also mentions a special offer on pickled pears during pickling season.

Awards

The company states that three of its products won a Gold Award at the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards 2026, in an edition with a record number of entries. It also notes that all three products entered were recognised.

Commitment to using fruit and planting trees

The project says it has planted over 1,400 heritage fruit trees since 2017, without grants, and describes this work as part of its mission to explore agroforestry in Northern England and preserve heritage fruit varieties. The company also refers to a low-impact, seasonally driven sourcing strategy, set out in its produce guide.

Retail and distribution

The website works as an online shop with payment through Shopify and accepts methods such as American Express, Apple Pay, Diners Club, Discover, Google Pay, Klarna, Maestro, Mastercard, Shop Pay, Union Pay and Visa. The company offers free delivery and a free jar on orders over £30. It also has sections for stockists and wholesale enquiries.

Fruit and vegetable boxes are delivered across Greater Manchester and parts of Cheshire.

Customer service

The company handles enquiries through Archie and his team, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, by mobile phone and email.

Location and contact

Phone: 07530216768 · Email: customers@fruitsoftheforage.co.uk