24/09/2026
What does ‘fresh’ actually mean?
At Mange Tout, it means something pretty simple: the food we prepare in our stores is made for sale that day. And there’s a reason we think that matters.
The moment fresh produce is harvested, change begins. Fruit and vegetables continue their natural biological processes after picking, and over time some nutrients can decline.
Not every nutrient behaves in the same way. Minerals and fibre, for example, are relatively stable. But vitamin C is much more sensitive and can be affected by storage time, temperature and exposure to oxygen.
Preparation matters too.
When fresh produce is cut, its internal tissue is exposed to air, and its natural deterioration can accelerate. So, while chopping a tomato this morning rather than yesterday might seem like a tiny detail, reducing the time between preparation and eating is a very sensible principle if freshness is the goal.
Does that mean every locally grown carrot is automatically more nutritious than every imported carrot? No. Variety, growing conditions, season, refrigeration and handling all matter too.
But it does mean that time and distance are part of the equation.
Shorter supply chains can reduce the time ingredients spend travelling and being stored. Local preparation can reduce the time between making and eating. And buying Jersey produce helps support the farmers and businesses that keep our Island producing food in the first place.
That’s why Mange Tout has always prepared its sandwiches, wraps and other fresh food in-store for sale the same day. No long journey after it’s made. Just good food, made here, for today.
Because Miles Matter.
*Local ingredients subject to availability.
