FP artichaut GB - Prince de Bretagne

Product Sheet
Artichoke
Camus / Castel
Caractéristiques
Characteristics
Originating in the western Mediterranean,
artichokes are from the same family as wild
thistles. The name Camus de Bretagne first
appeared around the year 1810 and today it is
France’s best-known artichoke.
45,000 T – 8,500 ha
Périod: May to November
The flagship of Brittany’s vegetable production region, the growing of artichokes is
steeped in tradition. Harvesting, which takes place in the mornings, is completely manual
and delivery to humidity-controlled cold stores takes place the same day.
Green globe artichokes
Camus de Bretagne:
Castel:
a dark ash-green colour with a round, firmly closed head. It has
broad, short leaves and is harvested between May and mid-November..
this variety is a derivative of the Camus de Bretagne and has been marketed since
1994. It is much appreciated for its large, very fleshly heart. Bright green in colour, it
evolves slowly after harvest and therefore stores well. This variety is harvested
between May and November.
Sizes
Cardboard box 60x40 or
40x30 cm
Wooden box
60 x 40 cm
CAMUS
Packing options
Large
11 to13 cm
16/18/20/22
heads
Medium
9,5 to 11 cm
24/26 heads
Good-sized
small
8 to 9,5 cm
30 heads
Small
6 to 8 cm
10 kg
CASTEL
13/15/18/20/24 heads
Point of sale advice
Storage : keep cool and away from light
On-shelf presentation : this is a vegetable sensitive to dry conditions. To maintain
freshness, avoid thermal shocks and spray with water or cover with a damp cloth at the
end of the day.
Marc-Eric PAVILLARD – Product head
Tel: (+33)2 98 69 39 02 Fax: (+33)2 98 69 39 01
Mail: marc.eric.pavillard@prince-de-bretagne.com
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July 2009
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