Fennel
Beachside Produce offers high quality fennel grown year-round in Santa Maria. Originally coming from the Mediterranean, fennel is now grown in many parts of the world. Fennel thrives on dry coastal climates which is a perfect fit for our growing regions. Fennel fits well with Beachside’s lineup, and we have the steady supplies and consistent quality to work together with key partners on this item. Fennel is a very popular item in Italian kitchens and is a very versatile item. Its leaves can be used to flavor soups, salads and sauces. The bulbs can be sliced thinly and grilled or used to add crunch to salads. Call Beachside Produce for all of your fennel needs!
GROWING REGIONS
- Central Coast Year-Round
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Carton 54 per pallet
RPC packs available daily 35-40 per pallet
Packed 24 Ct. and 12 Ct.
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
- Fennel is rich in iron, vitamin A, Vitamin C, calcium, and potassium.
- Fennel is also known for its anti-inflammatory properties and for its ability to aid in digestion. It’s used as an after dinner digestive assistant in many parts of the world.
FUN WAYS TO PREPARE
- Wrap fennel in tin foil with ham and other root vegetables and cook in the oven until soft
Use sautéed fennel as a bed for roast chicken or pork
Dice fennel and add it to a salad
Roast fennel wedges with salt, pepper, and butter
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- 12” – 13” in length
Green feathery fronds with white bulbs
Fresh cut ends
STORAGE AND PREP
- Refrigerate and wash thoroughly before eating
Leeks
Beachside Produce offers year-round production of high quality leeks. We have a year-round growing program on the Central Coast augmented by Mexico production in the winter season. You can count on Beachside Produce to deliver consistent high quality leeks week in and week out! The sweet flavor of leeks adds depth to soups, stews, pastas, and more!
GROWING REGIONS
- California Central Coast year-round
- Baja Mexico December-March
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- 12 Bunches per box mostly 2 Leeks per bunch
- 56 Cases per pallet
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
- Rich in Vitamin K, manganese and folates
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- Straight, firm white necks and dark green leaves.
- Bulbs should be free of cracks and bruises
STORAGE AND PREP
- Place unwashed and untrimmed in a bag
Do not seal and place in a crisper . When ready to use cut off the dark green top and roots - Leeks can be eaten raw or cooked
Green Onions
Beachside Produce has year round supplies of top quality green onions for mixer or straight load business. We keep the product rotated through the coolers quickly to ensure the product is always fresh and well iced upon arrival. Beachside offers iced product along with iceless onions for foodservice packs. Beachside has your business covered with high quality green onions!
GROWING REGIONS
- Mexico year-round. Product is consolidated at coolers in Santa Maria and the desert region
PRODUCT INFORMATION
- Iced product 48ct and 84 per pallet
- Iceless Packs 2×24 and 120 per pallet
NUTRITIONAL VALUE
- Good source of Vitamin K, A, C, and folate
WHAT TO LOOK FOR
- Product should be crisp with bright white bulbs and dark green ends
- Product should be straight and free of curling
STORAGE AND PREP
- Do not cut off roots. Wrap in damp paper towel and store in plastic bag.
- Rinse well before eating
- Whole onions are edible and can be eaten raw or cooked
