Endive/Escarole

Commodity Overview

Endive and escarole can change the look and flavor of any salad and may appeal to shoppers looking for something to alter their salad game. Make sure you spend some effort educating consumers about the different flavors and uses of endive and escarole to ensure some impulse sales.

PLUs

3324 escarole, red
4604 endive
4605 escarole, green

Varieties

Red Belgian Endive

Belgian Endive

Escarole

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Facts

Endive and escarole offer many of the same health benefits as other leafy greens. Endive is high in folate, which can help prevent neural tube birth defects. Both endive and escarole contain vitamin A, which helps keep eyes and skin healthy and can help prevent oral cavity and lung cancer. Escarole contains potassium, which has been shown to help lower blood pressure.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for endive: fat-free, saturated fat-free, very-low-sodium, cholesterol-free, low in calories and high in folate. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for escarole: low in calories and an excellent source of vitamin A

Sales Strategies

Cross-merchandise endive and escarole with salad dressing, croutons, salad toppings and other leafy greens.
Endive and escarole are available for most of the year. Include them in promotions in all seasons.
Fall: Include endive and escarole in fall soup and stew promotions. They add flavor and texture to soup.
Winter: Encourage consumers to try endive and escarole as a base for holiday salads. The greens create a new flavor and offer a touch of the gourmet.
Spring: Include endive and escarole in Easter promotions along with other leafy greens as a base for a springtime holiday salad.
Summer: Promote endive and escarole in summertime promotions for other greens like collard and mustard greens. Escarole can be boiled and served as a side dish like kale.
Create promotions that include the whole leafy green category, which will encourage consumers to add more than one green to their salad.

Dynamic Displays

Endive and escarole look a lot alike, so make sure they are clearly labeled.
Both endive and escarole need to be kept cool and well-ventilated. Don’t stack more than two deep and keep them away from heat.
Display endive and escarole near other salad vegetables. Use signs to inform consumer of the differences in taste and use.
Include preparation tips and recipes on your display.
Create a gourmet section in your produce department to attract the more advance cooks. Include endive and escarole in the display.

Food Service

Endive is a versatile vegetable that works in salads, main dishes or side dishes.
Endive can be sautéed, baked or stuffed.
Escarole has a more traditional use in salad. Mix it with other greens to create an attractive, tasty salad base.
Wrap meat or fish in escarole leaves before cooking them.
Escarole can be boiled as a side dish like other more traditional greens. Use it as a complement to seafood or meat.
Add escarole to pasta dishes for a touch of texture and flavor.

In the Backroom

Shipping
Endive/escarole 10- to 15-lb. cartons, 12 count 22- to 27-lb. cartons, 24 count RPC 6419, 6423, 6425, 6426, 6428

Grades
Endive U.S. No. 1 Escarole U.S. No. 1 Not all escarole is graded. Ungraded escarole is called “unclassified.”

Handling
Endive/escarole Temperature: 32 F, 0 C Relative humidity: 90-95% Mist: lightly Typical shelf life: 14 to 21 days Cracked ice in or around cases helps maintain freshness. To prevent wilting, keep endive/escarole at its proper temperature and away from drafts. Avoid storing near cooler fans.

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Auburn, 13021-9310 New York

Deciduous Fruit:

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Stone Fruit:

Cherries, Peaches, Plums

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cabbage

Big Red's Chicken Shed

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Palmyra, 14522-9324 New York

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes

Stone Fruit:

Cherries

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Beans, Cabbage, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Bulb

Little Seed Gardens

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Valatie, 12184 New York

Deciduous Fruit:

Grapes, Pears

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Celery Root, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens

Mar-Gene Farms

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Mattituck, 11952-3033 New York

Stone Fruit:

Cherries

Cooking Vegetables:

Artichokes, Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Eggplant

Crossroads Farm At Grossmann's Farm

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Malverne, 11565-1212 New York

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Pears

Cooking Vegetables:

Artichokes, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic

The Farm At Miller's Crossing

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Hudson, 12534-3600 New York

Cooking Vegetables:

Beets, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Peas, Potatoes, Rutabagas

Salad Vegetables:

Spinach

Free Bird Farm Llc

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Palatine Bridge, 13428-2204 New York

Berries:

Strawberries

Cooking Vegetables:

Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Herbs

Ryder Farm Cottage Industries

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Brewster, 10509-4705 New York

Cooking Vegetables:

Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Herbs, Onions, Bulb

Salad Vegetables:

Broccoli, Carrots

Eight Mile Creek Farm

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Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Westerlo, 12193-3213 New York

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Melons:

Cantaloupe

Cooking Vegetables:

Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens

Hawthorne Valley Farm

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Business Type:

Grower, Retailer

Location HQ:

Ghent, 12075-1927 New York

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens

Endive/Escarole

Endive/Escarole

Commodity Overview

PLUs

Varieties

Facts

Sales Strategies

Dynamic Displays

Food Service

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