Tenderstem.

Tenderstem® is a hugely successful, tightly-controlled licenced brassica variety. Growers must have a licence to grow it and packers to pack it and sell to retailers in UK.

We exclusively hold the licence for the food-service sector in the UK which means we can buy directly from licenced growers in UK, Spain, Morocco and Kenya. We can also exclusively pack Tenderstem® for the UK food-service sector. This brings us closer to the grower and to the team at Tenderstem® who we work closely with to promote the brand directly to chefs, particularly through social media.

Tenderstem® broccoli was first introduced in Japan in 1993. A natural cross, it has a long stem and floret that is totally edible, even when raw. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, and it pairs well with almost anything. It has a sweet, delicate, nutty flavour, similar to asparagus, all wrapped up in a gorgeous crunch.

Tenderstem® broccoli is high in vitamins A and C helping to keep your skin healthy and happy. A source of potassium, Tenderstem® broccoli also helps maintain normal blood pressure and manganese which contributes to good bone health. All of which means Tenderstem® broccoli is a seriously tasty way to look after yourself.