
History:
Artichokes are a member of the thistle family, and were first cultivated for culinary use in Italy. The were introduced to England by the Dutch in the 16th century, and are growing in popularity as a gourmet treat.
Nutrition:
Artichokes are high in fibre, and a good source of folic acid
Forms:
Loose x 6kg, pre-packed in a polyolefin shrink film
Season:
UK: June - Nov
Spain: Nov - June
We are delighted to announce that at the recent Sainsburys Brand Conference, held at their Holborn offices on 26th April 2010, Marshalls were presented with the award for Best Supplier Technical Service by Judith Batchelar, Director for Sainsburys Brand.
At the Food and Drink iNet Innovation Awards 2009, held in Leicester on Tuesday 17th November, the Food Processing Faraday Award for Most Innovative Large Food and Drink Manufacturer went to Marshalls (part of the Produce World Group), Butterwick, Boston, for the development of bellaverdeŽ sweet stem broccoli, that was launched in July 2009, and created in conjunction with Seminis.