Ippolito International is welcoming fall with a seasonal favorite, Brussels sprouts stalks. "Brussels sprouts have continued to grow, in the pre-washed and packaged formats, but one of our unsung heroes of the crop is our stalks," said Katie Dozier, sales and commodity manager.
A Brussels sprout stalk at full maturity is about two to three feet in height, but the product that Ippolito International harvests and packs can be cut to a more manageable 12 - 14" (18 count pack) or full size, about 18-20" (9 count pack). "Stalks are eye-catching and easy to prepare – they roast quickly in the oven at 350 degrees for just 20 minutes," Dozier added.
Dozier says the stalks are eye-catching and easy to prepare – they roast quickly in the oven (above, right).
"While Brussels sprout stalks are available in the late summer, they are considered more of a specialty item and enjoy popularity in the fall and winter months," said Dan Canales, sr. VP of sales, marketing & processing. "Consumers are looking for ways to enhance their meals and table appeal, and they see Brussels sprouts, which are themselves a "regular" on the holiday table, as able to take center focus with the sizable presence that the stalk provides."
Brussels sprout stalks are available from July - January, shipping from the Salinas Valley. They are best merchandised in a cold, dry area of the produce section, along with signage highlighting their seasonal availability.
For more information:
Lara Grossman
Ippolito International
Tel: +1 (831)789-8761
[email protected]
www.qvproduce.com