Broccoli

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

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

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

"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

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

Thanks to the work of the Association, this essential food is now present in 6 out of 10 households in Spain. With a significant production concentration in the Region of Murcia, which represents 50% of the broccoli.

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In the United Kingdom, there is a collaborative initiative called SusProt that is currently in progress. The initiative aims to convert unused broccoli into sustainable plant protein in order to reduce the CO2 footprint and environmental damage caused by protein production for human consumption. This project involves... read more

At the 2024 Dutch Field Days, Sakata showcased 14 new varieties and over 100 varieties specifically adapted to northern European conditions. In addition to the demonstration field, there was a hydroponics display and an onion exhibition. One highlight was the unveiling of purple sprouting broccoli. read more

Coop Alleanza 3.0 launches "Per fare un broccolo", a six-episode podcast created and produced by Show Reel Agency. The podcast aims to educate consumers about food safety, exploring topics such as traceability, logistics, conservation, and inspections. The narrative voice is provided by Francesco Migliaccio. read more

On September 18, 2024, at the Mazurkas Conference Center in Ożarów Mazowiecki, the Fresh Market 2024 took place – the largest B2B meeting in Poland and Central-Eastern Europe dedicated to the fresh fruits, vegetables, and flowers industry. The event brought together key producers, suppliers, and buyers from major retail chains in Poland and neighboring countries. read more