
History:
Before the meteoric rise in popularity of it's Green relative during the 80's and 90's, if you were to ask a UK consumer what they understood by "broccoli" they would no doubt refer to Purple Sprouting Broccoli, which traditionally was grown during the early spring in the UK. Purple Sprouting Broccoli has recently enjoyed something of a renaissance, with consumers being drawn to its attractive appearance and pronounced earthy flavour.
Nutrition:
Purple Sprouting Broccoli is high in Vitamin C and a source of folic acid.
Formats:
Loose in 6kg linered tray. Pre-packed in 200g punnet.
Organic Purple Sprouting Broccoli also available
Availability:
UK: Feb – November
Spain: Nov - Feb
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.