Delight Shoppers with Artichokes of All Sizes

globe artichokes

baby artichokes

Eaters and retailers excited for organic artichokes can plan spring-inspired meals and merchandising around this tasty crop! Large globe artichokes and petite baby artichokes are now  available in fantastic volume and high quality for great eating. 

A member of the thistle family, an artichoke is the immature bulb of the plant’s flower harvested before it blooms. 

Globe artichokes are left on the plant longer, allowing them to grow in size. They require a bit of prep work to remove the fibrous chokes (those inedible hairs attached to the heart), but the pay-off is the exquisite flavor and unparalleled texture of these artichoke’s succulent heart and the delight in dipping and scraping their meaty leaves in butter or aioli. 

Baby artichokes are similarly composed but harvested at an earlier stage. Being smaller and more tender, they can be prepared and eaten nearly whole, including the choke! Shoppers hoping to toss artichokes on the grill or to roast whole for a dramatic effect on the plate will love baby artichokes, as all it takes is a quick pare for easy preparation!

Building a display with both globe and baby artichokes will inspire eaters to pick up a few of each. Cross-merchandising with lemons and alliums will also help to remind shoppers that artichokes welcome all kinds of flavor pairings! 

Contact your Account Representative now to include globe and baby artichokes on your next order!