Spain: Why is so much broccoli grown in Navarra?

Broccoli, also known as broccoli, is a member of the cruciferous family, which includes other popular vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage and Romanesco. Despite Spain being one of the main producers worldwide, broccoli remains a little-known food among Spanish consumers, which is gaining ground every day and is sold more and more every day. Spain leads production in Europe, but national consumption is well below the European average, especially when compared to the United Kingdom, where approximately 4.40 kg are consumed per person, while in Mediterranean countries the figure barely reaches 0.50 kg. In Navarra, the main production area of the province is located in the far south, and broccoli has established itself as the most extensive horticultural crop, covering more than 4,000 hectares. The reason is clear, Mikel Alcalde, a Navarrese farmer, indicates that it is due to the high sales and import rates both in Spain and abroad. The single-province community has found in ...