Jerusalem Artichoke (Topinambur, Sunchoke)

Vedanta Imperial Trading is a collaboration business with vast experience in international partnership and logistics. The company pays meticulous attention to detail and utilizes a responsible approach to every stage of delivery. The company has built strong relationships and amassed a rich portfolio of clients such as wholesalers, industrial end-consumers, large retailers, and distributors in EC countries and India. The company seeks to become the leading exporter of Jerusalem artichoke products in Russia to the global market.

Vedanta Imperial Trading owns a 1500m2 warehouse in St Petersburg, where products are stored. The tubers are packed in nets and placed on pallets and other products are packed in carton boxes and placed on pallets. The tubers are stored under a specific temperature regime, whereas other products are stored in dry and cool storage. Consignments are readied within 2 weeks of order notification. The company is able to utilize land, air, and sea freight through the St Petersburg port.

The company practices an organic method of production and therefore avoids using inorganic fertilizers. Laboratory analysis procedures are also undertaken to ensure the quality of the product. The company is a corporate member of the World Trade Center and as such has been issued a World Trade Center certificate.

Vedanta Imperial Trading has a production site in St Petersburg that covers 300 hectares and has a staff compliment of 60 workers. Jerusalem artichokes are able to grow in any soil, however, they prefer alkaline conditions. They have a high resistance to pests and diseases and high crop volumes can be achieved without pesticides, herbicides, and other chemical means. The company follows a sustainable farming model and implements mechanized cropping and yielding techniques. Harvesting of the tubers occurs between May and September, however other forms of the artichoke are available all year round.

Vedanta Imperial Trading offers high-quality organic Jerusalem artichoke, in powder, syrup, and chip form. The Jerusalem artichoke is a perennial sunflower that produces knobby, white-fleshed, or red-fleshed tubers that can be eaten raw or cooked. Russia has a world record of 350 types, with 10 used for industrial purposes. It has a plethora of health benefits, such as stabilizing blood sugar levels, possessing a high content of minerals and vitamins, and probiotics that nourish the human flora. The tubers can be used for re-planting or processing, the powder and chips can be consumed as food ingredients or processed into other foods, and the syrup, jam, puree, and candy are suitable for consumption.