Western Australian produce company Odeum Farms is preparing to export brussel sprouts to Japan and South Korea for the first time this spring and summer.
Odeum Farms, National Category and Farms Manager says it will be the first time Australia has supplied to these Asian markets in this seasonal window. The company already exports to Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Malaysia and the Middle East and says it is constantly looking for new opportunities.
“Being a member of the Japan export committee of Australia, a newly formed committee through government bodies and affiliates to expand Australia’s vegetable export footprint,” Jason Marais said. “Odeum Farms are very pleased to be testing those markets.”
Odeum Farms is a WA based company who has more than 30 different varieties of fruit and vegetables for both the domestic and international markets, from citrus to melons, strawberries and even pumpkins. It grows and supplies 90 per cent of Australia’s brussel sprouts during the spring and summer months.
“The dreaded brussel sprout which was once forced upon us as children has in recent years become ever more popular in restaurant cuisine and home cooking and is making its mark again with Australian consumers,” Mr Marais said.
Odeum Farms are anticipating another strong season of both quality and supply with exceptional growing conditions experienced over the past several months which are well suited for this line of produce. Mr Marais has also noticed a growing popularity in recent times.
“We have seen demand for our brussel sprouts increase at a minimum of 30 per cent year on year for the last 4 years and have increased our crop plantings accordingly,” he said.
This season Odeum expect to produce 1500 tonnes of brussel sprouts between August to December.
For more information:
Jason Marais
Odeum Farms
Phone: +61 8 9256 8100
www.odeum.com.au