Organic Brussels Sprouts

Organic Brussels Sprouts

Organic Brussels Sprouts

Commodity Overview

While Brussels sprouts make up a very small portion of organic produce sales, their popularity is growing. Capitalize on organic Brussels sprouts increasing popularity by promoting their health benefits and encouraging consumers to think about Brussels sprouts in a new way.

PLUs

94550 regular
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Sales Strategies

Many consumers aren’t familiar with newer ways of cooking Brussels sprouts. Reintroduce consumers to Brussels sprouts flavor by offering samples of sautéed organic Brussels sprouts.

Consider cross-merchandising organic Brussels sprouts with other organic items, like soup supplies, parmesan cheese and olive oil.

Include organic Brussels sprouts in soup vegetable displays and promote them as a hearty side dish on cold days. Promote the many health benefits of Brussels sprouts to attract health-conscious consumers. Market organic Brussels sprouts to parents as a nutritious side dish that can be made appealing, even to picky kids. Include organic Brussels sprouts in winter holiday promotions as a great side dish for the holiday meal.

Dynamic Displays

Organic Brussels sprouts need to be kept refrigerated. When Brussels sprouts get warm, the leaves turn yellow, so keep them on refrigerated tables.

Consider displaying organic Brussels sprouts in bags. This keeps them from becoming a slipping hazard if they roll off the display. It also helps keep organic Brussels sprouts separated from conventionally grown product.

Include Brussels sprouts in cooking vegetable displays. Decide whether to display them in a separate organics section or to place them next to conventional product. Brussels sprouts offer a nice color contrast when placed next to cauliflower or summer squash.

Include preparation tips and recipes on your display to encourage consumers to think about Brussels sprouts as something other than the steamed or boiled vegetable of their youth.

In the Backroom

Shipping
Brussels sprouts are most often shipped in 10-pound cartons. They are also shipped in cartons of 8, 1-pound bags.

Grades
U.S. No. 1
U.S. No. 2

Handling
Temperature: 32 F, 0 C
Relative humidity: 95-100%
Mist: yes
Typical shelf life: 3 to 5 weeks
Ethylene-sensitive. Do not store or transport with commodities that produce ethylene.
Somewhat sensitive to freezing injury.

Organic

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Heath & Lejeune Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Commerce, 90023 California
Organic Produce:
Organic Apples, Organic Apricots, Organic Artichokes, Organic Asparagus, Organic Avocados, Organic Bananas, Organic Beans, Organic Beets, Organic Blackberries, Organic Blueberries
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Costa Azul Organica USA Inc

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
San Diego, 92154 California
Organic Produce:
Organic Beets, Organic Broccoli, Organic Brussels Sprouts, Organic Cucumbers, Organic Eggplant, Organic Honeydew, Organic Peas, Organic Peppers, Bell, Organic Squash, Organic Tomatoes
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OK Sealer

Overview (4)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Machinery & Technology, Packaging
Location HQ:
Marlborough, 01752 Massachusetts
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Strawberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Stone Fruit:
Apricots
Tropical Fruit:
Carambola, Plantains
Cooking Vegetables:
Celery Root, Leeks
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Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative

Overview (3)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Waupaca, 54981 Wisconsin
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Watermelon
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell
Cooking Vegetables:
Peppers, Chili, Potatoes, Pumpkins, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Sweet Potatoes
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Greengenes Produce LLC

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Tulsa, 74115 Oklahoma
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Supremo Produce

Overview (5)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Escondido, 92029 California
Citrus:
Lemons, Oranges
Tropical Fruit:
Avocados
Cooking Vegetables:
Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell, Carrots, Tomatoes
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries
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Oppy - Visalia

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Visalia, 93291 California
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Grapes, Pears
Tropical Fruit:
Kiwifruit
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries
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Develop 360 LLC

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Broker
Location HQ:
Davenport, 33837 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries
Citrus:
Melogold
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Butch's Best LLC

Overview (2)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Chesterfield, 48501 Michigan
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Glanzo Cosmetics

Overview (0)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Owner / Operation
Location HQ:
3421557 Alabama
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries








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