Broccoli

Managing the shelf-life of broccoli is always a challenge: between weight loss, browning, and unpleasant odors, the risk of having a product on the shelves that does not meet consumer expectations is high. The preservation of broccoli is linked to the characteristics of the product but is often a difficult task. read more

StePacPPC's Modified Atmosphere/Modified Humidity (MA/MH) packaging is enabling a transition from traditional methods of transporting fresh broccoli and other vegetables, such as ice-filled polystyrene and waxed carton boxes, over long distances in the U.S. and Japan. The Otofuke Agricultural read more

Agricultural Marvic, recognized as one of the leading companies in the production and marketing of organic products, announces its membership in read more

Broccoli and cauliflower harvests in northern Greece faced a difficult start in September, with both their quantity and quality being impacted by the heat. Nonetheless, Mr. Lazaros Sarvanis, the owner of Agroktima Sarvani, a growing and packing company in Pella, stated that despite these challenges, all the issues were successfully managed. read more

Oxin Growers offers its members a diverse selection of both hard and soft fruits, as well as greenhouse and outdoor vegetables. Among the outdoor vegetables, broccoli and Brussels sprouts are the most important crops at the cooperative. Commercial Director Ruud den Boer provides an update on the situation. read more

At Tolpoort Vegetables, the Dutch broccoli season ended last week, but the cooperative is still expecting to provide cauliflower for another two weeks. "However, the quantities are minimal, as most retailers have already switched to Spanish product contracts," says Danny Duijs. read more

"The overall trend is positive, with a sufficient supply of goods keeping the market active and demand satisfactory. Currently, our inventory is nearly at full capacity, though there is limited availability of certain items like colored cabbage, broccoli, and fennel compared to the demand." read more

While the French supply is decreasing, Spanish broccoli is currently dominating the market. Spanish production has increased this season, mainly in Murcia. However, weather problems have caused significant sorting differences, affecting prices. read more

On November 7th, a delivery trolley made its way through the aisles of the Rungis market to introduce, test, and taste the Bimi®. The broccoli caught the attention of fruit and vegetable wholesalers. The program featured the distribution of samples, goodies, competitions to win various gastronomic prizes, and more. read more

The +Broccoli association, a reference in promoting broccoli consumption, has launched the XX national broccoli promotion campaign, with the traditional cutting of the first broccoli of the season, marking the official start of the campaign in Spain. read more

The Bafra Plain in Turkey is known for its agricultural productivity, with cauliflower being cultivated on 6,880 hectares and broccoli on 2,428 hectares this season. However, the region experienced a decrease in yield due to excessive rainfall causing winter flooding. read more

W zimowym sezonie warzywnym w Bengalu na targu można znaleźć różnorodne produkty, takie jak marchew, fasolę, kalafior i brokuły, z których każdy dostarcza istotnych składników odżywczych do lokalnej diety. Zauważono jednak, że bengalscy rolnicy coraz bardziej preferują brokuły od kalafiora. read more

Broccoli has been known in Germany for centuries. It is believed that the Medici family brought the "cabbage sprouts" - the translation of the Italian name "broccoli" - to France and Germany in the 16th century. From the 18th century, broccoli then made its way to Germany. read more

The supply of broccoli is currently limited, leading to a strong market. Salinas, CA is finishing up its season, and the supplies from Santa Maria, CA are lower than usual due to quality issues caused by hot weather and rain. A heatwave that occurred about a month ago stressed the plants and affected the quality of the broccoli. read more

The brassica season is in full swing and eTop Melon, the company from Pantalla (Perugia), is working on enhancing this segment in every way possible, from the field to the warehouse. They are focusing on producing broccoli, white, purple, and orange cauliflower, and savoy cabbage. read more

Na Global Produce & Floral Show w Atlancie firma Sakata Seed America zaprezentowała zupełnie nowy produkt: Purple Magic Broccoli. "To pierwszy brokuł o fioletowych łodygach i główkach na świecie", mówi Matt Linder, starszy menedżer ds. rozwoju produktu w dziale brokułów i kalafiorów w firmie. read more

In addition to the University of Osnabrück, the German Institute of Food Technologies (DIL) is also involved in this project, which started in August of this year and will run until March 2027. The project is funded by the Federal Agency for Agriculture and Food (BLE). read more

How did the production of fruit and vegetable juices as well as frozen fruits and vegetables evolve in the three quarters of 2024? read more

This year, the October weather is favorable for broccoli. This can be seen in the consistently high supply, which in turn is reflected in the price situation in the Polish wholesale market for fresh vegetables. What are the prices of domestic broccoli? read more

The broccoli and cauliflower season started about two weeks ago in Murcia thanks to the Murcian company Campo de Lorca, better known by its brand Cricket; a specialist in the production and marketing of these products throughout the year. The company is approaching the season with optimism. read more