Lettuce Radicchio

What is Lettuce Radicchio?

Radicchio, a red Italian chicory forming a tight head of crimson, white-veined leaves with a distinctive bitter flavour.

Used raw in salads to add colour and bitterness, or grilled, roasted and braised to mellow its bite for warm dishes and risottos.

Lettuce Radicchio wholesale price in the UK

As of April 27, 2026, the wholesale quote for lettuce radicchio in the UK market is about £1.41 — it's held close to flat at that level across the past 12 months.

Today's about on par with the yearly norm, which makes lettuce radicchio an easy line to budget.

Why the number moves

UK produce moves through the wholesale markets — New Covent Garden and the regional markets — fed by British growers in season and by Spanish, Dutch and other imports out of season. That's why a case rate on lettuce radicchio can shift week to week.

It's held pretty steady across the year. Buying what's in season is still the most reliable way to keep produce cost in check.

Seasonality in the UK

Mainly imported from Italy, at its best from autumn through winter; available much of the year.

Per case or per kilo?

Produce is sold by the case, with a per-kilo rate shown where it helps you compare. Order on the unit that matches your prep so you're not throwing money out on shrink — perishables don't wait.

Buy by the head and choose firm, heavy heads with crisp, vividly coloured leaves; the cut base should look fresh, not browned.