Lacinato Kale

Lacinato Kale

Lacinato Kale

Commodity Overview

Lacinato kale goes by many names, including Tuscan kale, dinosaur kale and black kale, from its Italian name "cavolo nero." It has long, dark green, highly textured leaves with a tangy cabbage flavor.

Produce Availability

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Characteristics

  • Commodity: Kale
  • Category: Cooking Vegetables
  • Appearance: Long, slender, highly textured dark green leaves on substantial stalks
  • Flavor: Tangy cabbage flavor with a slightly sweet aftertaste
  • Size: Leaves can grow 2-3 feet long
  • Color: Dark green or dark blue-green
  • Shape: Long, slender, narrow, highly textured leaves
  • Commonly Cooked: Yes
  • Availability: Late fall through spring
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.
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James Desiderio Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Buffalo, 14206 New York
Deciduous Fruit:
Grapes
Cooking Vegetables:
Mushrooms, Potatoes
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries
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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
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Val Verde Vegetable Co., Inc.

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
McAllen, 78504 Texas
Citrus:
Lemons, Limes
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Leeks
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The Kunkel Co Inc

Overview (5)   (0)   (5)  
Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Eden Prairie, 55344 Minnesota
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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San Miguel Produce Inc

Overview (5)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Processor
Location HQ:
Oxnard, 93033 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Golden Beets, Collard Greens
Salad Vegetables:
Spinach
Specialties:
Bok Choy
Organic Produce:
Organic Greens, Organic Kale
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Bonsai Produce and Distribution Inc

Overview (5)   (0)   (2)  
Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Austell, 30168-7891 Georgia
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Salad Vegetables:
Broccoli, Celery, Onions, Green
Cooking Vegetables:
Napa Cabbage
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries
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Cal-Organic Farms, a division of Grimmway Farms

Overview (42)   (0)   (11)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper, Processor
Location HQ:
Bakersfield, 93380 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Leeks
Salad Vegetables:
Spinach, Carrots, Lettuce
Specialties:
Bok Choy, Daikon
Organic Produce:
Organic Beets, Organic Broccoli, Organic Cabbage, Organic Carrots
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

Overview (3)   (0)   (12)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Specialty Berries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
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A & A Organic Farms Corp

Overview (3)   (0)   (5)  
Business Type:
Broker, Shipper, Importer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-2492 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Kale
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Nathel & Nathel Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Bronx, 10474 New York
Berries:
Strawberries
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Cooking Vegetables:
Eggplant, Okra, Onions, Bulb, Peas, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers








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