
History:
The first written record of Leeks was in the Bible where it says Leeks were grown in Egypt as a sacred plant. Giant Leek contests have been held in pubs and clubs since 1895. Traditionally, they are split into long thin types and short stout types. They can be grown from seed or by planting plants.
Nutrition:
Leeks are high in Vitamin C and a source of folic acid
Formats available:
Loose x 10/11kg. Pre-packed in HFF Polypropylene film x 400/500g
Organic Leeks also available
Availability:
UK: July – May
Spain: May - July
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.