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.

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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.

Cee-Bee Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Sumner, 31789 Georgia

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Corn, Eggplant, Okra, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery

B R S Produce Co dba Frank Leone

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania

Cooking Vegetables:

Cauliflower, Corn, Eggplant, Greens

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Broccoli, Carrots, Celery, Endive/Escarole, Lettuce

Gary Norman Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper, Retailer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Stuart, 34994-9434 Florida

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Corn, Herbs, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers, Endive/Escarole, Lettuce, Radishes

Wilkinson-Cooper Produce Inc HQ

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Belle Glade, 33430 Florida

Cooking Vegetables:

Cabbage, Corn

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell, Celery, Cucumbers, Radishes, Escarole

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

JAB Produce Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Chicago, 60608 Illinois

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Strawberries

Melons:

Cantaloupe, Watermelon

Cooking Vegetables:

Asparagus, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root

MGI Produce a dba of Marc Glassman Inc

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Business Type:

Retailer

Location HQ:

Cleveland, 44130 Ohio

Berries:

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

Maurice A Auerbach Inc

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Business Type:

Importer, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Secaucus, 07094 New Jersey

Cooking Vegetables:

Celery Root, Radicchio, Napa Cabbage, Snow Peas

Specialties:

Black Radish, Daikon, Ginger Root, Horseradish, Shallots, Tofu

Bay Area Herbs & Specialties LLC

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Business Type:

Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

South San Francisco, 94080 California

Berries:

Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries

Citrus:

Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Wiers Farm Inc

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Business Type:

Broker, Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler

Location HQ:

Willard, 44890 Ohio

Cooking Vegetables:

Beets, Cabbage, Corn, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Leeks, Peppers, Chili

Salad Vegetables:

Peppers, Bell

Escarole

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