Cauliflower packing Australia
The Farmsoft cauliflower packing solution managed cauliflower delivery, wash/sort/grade, cauliflower packing processes, storage and cauliflower sales, traceability and auditing for Australian cauliflower packers and Australian cauliflower wholesalers.
Cauliflower packing and storage Australian Food Safety
Fresh produce quality inspection specifications & requirements.
Cauliflower is a cruciferous vegetable from the brassica family. The word "Cauliflower" stems from Latin, meaning "flowers of cabbage". It is grown for its edible masses of partially developed flower structures and fleshy stalks.
Growing and harvesting
We grow Cauliflowers in Tasmania all year round. Werribee South growers provide us with Cauliflowers twelve months of the year, and our Gatton growers supply Cauliflowers from April until November. Heads will be ready for harvest somewhere between 90 and 120 after planting, depending on the time of year and region. Cauliflowers are hand harvested and packed in field, before being bought into the packhouse to be cooled and stored until sale.
Buying
Cauliflower heads should be firm and tightly closed. They should be a creamy white colour, with no blemishes, browning or wet spots.
Storing
Keep the Cauliflower whole until you are ready to use it. Keep it in the vegetable drawer of your fridge. Cauliflower should last about a week if it is stored properly.
Cooking
Cauliflower has had a revival in the last few years, gaining popularity as a ‘superfood’. Mild in flavour, it features heavily in plant-based and gluten-free diets, being used as a replacement for rice and being used to make pizza bases! Cauliflower can be boiled or steamed and can be cut into steaks and roasted on the BBQ.
Eating
Cauliflower is a source of antioxidants and is high in choline, an essential nutrient we need for mood, memory, and recall. It is a good source of Vitamin C, with one serve (75g) providing over 120% of your recommended daily intake!
Cauliflower packing Australia Compliance
View Fresh Produce App Specifications and Requirements Coles Woolworths Aldi IGA.
CAULIFLOWER
Cauliflower is very versatile in cooking and can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as steaming, roasting or sautéing. It makes an excellent side dish or can be combined with dishes like soups, salads, stir-fries and casseroles. It can also be consumed raw with creamy dips; this way it bring out its best natural flavour.
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
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CHARACTERISTICS
With bright curds; butts with clean cut, not discoloured
With uniform white curds, not great than 10% of surface with creamy colour
Domed head of compact curds (florets tightly packed)
For maximum shelf life, it is best kept at temperature between 0-5 degrees.
PACKAGING
10 heads per carton
* Other packaging options available on request
SIZE & QUALITY SPECIFICATIONS
Premium Fresh Tasmania Cauliflowers:
Cauliflower packing Australia Packaging Standards
Cauliflower – Clementine F1
A new bright orange hybrid cauliflower
Intense, bright orange curd colour with excellent colour uniformity
Best suited from mid spring to mid autumn harvest
Open plant habit allows for light penetration which intensifies curd colour.
What is Cauliflower Harvest (Cutting)?
Our cauliflower harvest process along the North-West Tasmania is grounded in practicality and efficiency. Our team, equipped with harvesting knives, works alongside advanced machinery, ensuring only the best cauliflower heads make it from field to table. This hands-on approach involves careful selection for quality, precise cutting, and placement on a conveyor for packing. It’s a fast-paced operation that reflects our commitment to quality and sustainability, all while fostering a strong sense of community among our team.