Broccoli

Created by the breeder Sakata®, who has successfully introduced it in Spain, Portugal, France, and Northern European countries, the Italian Bimi® broccoli has recently started its commercial season. read more

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

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

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

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