Escarole

Commodity Overview

Related to Belgian endive and chicory, escarole grows in loose heads of sturdy, curly leaves. The outer leaves are typically darker green and have a stronger, more bitter flavor, while the inner leaves are light green to pale yellow and have a more mild taste.

Produce Availability

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4605 escarole, green

Characteristics

Commodity: Endive/Escarole
Category: Salad Vegetables
Appearance: Loose heads of curly, sturdy leaves that are darker green toward the outside and light green to pale yellow toward the center
Flavor: Somewhat bitter, similar to radicchio, but more mild than Belgian endive or chicory
Size: Ranges from about the size of a softball to a much larger head similar to a head of leaf lettuce
Color: Darker green toward the outside, light green to pale yellow toward the center
Shape: A loose head of curly leaves
Commonly Cooked: Yes
Served Raw: Yes
Availability: Year-round, peaking in summer

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.

Nardelli Bros Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper

Location HQ:

Cedarville, 08311 New Jersey

Berries:

Blueberries

Stone Fruit:

Peaches

Cooking Vegetables:

Beets, Cabbage, Corn, Eggplant, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Onions, Bulb

Thomas Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Detroit, 48207 Michigan

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries

Measian Foods LLC

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Tampa, 33610 Florida

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants

Branch: A Family of Farms HQ

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Business Type:

Shipper

Location HQ:

South Bay, 33493 Florida

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Corn, Green Beans

Salad Vegetables:

Endive/Escarole, Lettuce, Radishes, Romaine, Boston/Butterhead Lettuce, Escarole

Sunrise Organic Farm LLC

Overview (2) (0) (0)

Business Type:

Grower

Location HQ:

Lompoc, 93436 California

Berries:

Strawberries

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Artichokes, Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower

Coosemans LA Shipping

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Business Type:

Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Vernon, 90058-2402 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Asian Pears

Philip G Ball Company

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Business Type:

Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Clarks Summit, 18411 Pennsylvania

Berries:

Cranberries, Strawberries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes, Pears

Melons:

Cantaloupe

D'Ottavio Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Vineland, 08360 New Jersey

Berries:

Blueberries

Stone Fruit:

Nectarines, Peaches

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Corn, Eggplant, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Bulb

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell

Van Eerden Foodservice Company HQ

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Business Type:

Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Grand Rapids, 49501 Michigan

Tropical Fruit:

Bananas

Cooking Vegetables:

Potatoes

Salad Vegetables:

Lettuce, Tomatoes

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries

Van Solkema Produce Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Byron Center, 49315 Michigan

Berries:

Blueberries

Deciduous Fruit:

Apples, Grapes

Stone Fruit:

Plums

Cooking Vegetables:

Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Corn, Eggplant

Escarole

Escarole

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