Dutch broccoli
Broccoli contains relatively many vitamins (A, B, C, and K), folic acid, and minerals like iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. In addition to these healthy features, broccoli is a versatile vegetable in the kitchen. In contrast to Dutch cauliflower, Dutch cabbage has a spicier flavour and finer structure.
Availability
Dutch broccoli is available from May until November.
Distribution
The broccoli finds its way to the consumer through the market channel or via supermarket chains in Europe.
Assortment
Broccoli is pre-packaged available in the following assortments:
- Broccoli (sealed);
- 12, 15, 20 pieces in carton;
- 12, 15, 20 pieces EPS-M;
- Other assortment, upon customer specification;
- Broccoli (naked);
- 6 kg unsorted EPS-M;
- 6 kg unsorted carton;
- Other assortment, upon customer specification;
- Broccoli on ice;
- 8 kg tempex box.
Cultivation
The planting schedule runs from March until April. The first weeks after the broccoli plants are planted are crucial for their rooting. Subsequently, the plants grow into a mature broccoli, ready for harvesting.
Harvest
The first Dutch broccolis are harvested in June. Harvesting happens manually, by cutting the good Broccoli plants. The cut broccoli is stored in a special box.
Storage
The full harvesting carts are driven to the modern cooled storage straight after harvesting. In the cooled storage an automatic process follows, which cools the iceberg lettuce back down to 3 degrees Celsius using a vacuum cooler. Once the iceberg lettuce has reached the right temperature, it is ready for direct delivery to customers.
Certificates
Our pre-packaged Dutch broccoli is Global Gap certified.
