Produce Foodservice Portfolio: B&W QUALITY GROWERS

By: Produce Business Staff August 15, 2024

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WATERCRESS NUTRITION

Watercress is the most nutrient-dense food in the world, with over 50 essential nutrients. Watercress is a Superfood offering a distinctive taste that stands out from the muted flavors of other leafy greens.

NUTRITIONAL FACTS

  • Only food to receive a perfect score on ANDI and CDC rankings.
  • More Vitamin C than an orange.
  • One serving contains 106 percent DRD Vitamin K
  • Frequent consumption is linked to improved athletic performance.
  • Highly absorbable iron.
  • Plus Zinc, Magnesium, Calcium, Vitamins A, E, B Complex, and more.
  • One of nature’s richest sources of PEITC (phenylethyl isothiocayanate) and its anticancer properties.
  • Watercress is Mother Nature’s version of a natural, great-tasting multivitamin.
  • Frequent consumption is associated with reduced DNA cell damage and increasFFed antioxidant activity in your body.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Vivid green color and unique peppery flavor.
    Adds a delicate crunch.
  • Nutrition-packed SuperLeaves.
  • Versatile – can be used in soups, stir-fries, and smoothies.
  • Available year-round from a single trusted source.
  • Triple-washed and air-tunnel dried.

SUSTAINABILITY

  • B&W farming follows a seasonal rotation, allowing its 8 farms to recharge naturally with the sun.
  • B&W is focused on an improved soil structure with higher microbial activity.
  • B&W has reduced chemical usage on its farms by over 50 percent in the past 10 years.
  • All of its waterbeds have a recirculation system which creates net zero water waste.
  • B&W use of drones reduces water usage from 30 gallons per acre to 2 gallons per acre.
  • B&W product is wash water treated with peroxyl acetic acid, which breaks down into CO2 and water.
  • All B&W product bags are formed from recycled materials and are recyclable.
  • All B&W shipping boxes are recyclable.
  • All B&W outdoor lights are now LED, and they’re in the process of bringing the energy-savings indoors.
  • Print and paper materials have been significantly reduced by switching to digital materials such as digital PDFs, emails, QR cords, and more.

About B&W: B&W Quality Growers has been farming responsibly since 1870. We’re among the largest growers of distinctive leafy greens, including watercress, arugula, spinach, kale, and water spinach. We sustainably grow, pack, and ship the highest quality distinctive leafy greens, providing well-being for our consumers and value for our customers. We’ve done this with zero product recalls and aim to provide a healthier, more flavorful world using premium leaves in everyday recipes.

RECIPE

Orange Chicken with Watercress

SERVES: 2 • COOK TIME: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into ½ inch pieces
  • 1 bunch scallions, sliced, white and green separated
  • 1 TBSP minced garlic
  • 1 TBSP minced ginger
  • 2 TBSP tamari
  • 1 TBSP sesame oil plus some to drizzle
  • 1 TBSP toasted white sesame seeds
  • ½ pound B&W Watercress
  • Orange Sauce from below
  • Grape seed oil to cook (or Zero Acre)
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

ORANGE SAUCE

  • 1 TBSP garlic
  • 1 TBSP ginger
  • ½ cup orange marmalade
  • 1 orange, zest and juice (keep separate)
  • 2 TBSP oyster or veggie oyster sauce
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • cornstarch
  • Grape seed oil to cook (or Zero Acre)
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large bowl, mix together garlic, ginger, scallion whites, tamari, sesame oil and chicken, let sit for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile make Orange Sauce.
  1. Heat oil in a saucepan, sauté garlic and ginger. Add orange marmalade, orange juice, and zest and bring to a boil. Add slurry and whisk continuously until it thickens. Remove from heat, set aside.
  1. Next, heat a wok or large nonstick sauté pan over high heat and coat with oil. Add marinated chicken and stir fry until cooked thru, 3 to 4 minutes. Add half of the orange sauce to coat chicken and season to taste. Add more sauce if needed. Add ½ of the watercress to wilt, 30 seconds.
  1. Add remaining watercress to a large platter, top with stir fry and garnish with scallion greens, toasted sesame seeds, and finish with a drizzle of sesame oil. Serve and Enjoy!
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