THE NETHERLANDS - Enza Zaden is investing in its successful Eazyleaf™ line, a tried-and-true lettuce option that stands out for its one-cut appeal. What started as a foodservice go-to for dazzling restaurant-goers with premium salad options has transitioned into a retail item, as grocers flock to offer discerning consumers a beautiful look, taste, crunch, and density that is uniquely its own. With more than 100 Eazyleaf varieties in development, they are rolling out to retailers annually.

“We’re highly committed to growth in this category, and we’re demonstrating that commitment through investment in diverse leaf types and colors. The most comprehensive resistance packages available, including full mildew resistance and aphid resistance,” Sales Manager Nick Barnes shares with me.

Right now, 16 varieties are available in conventional and organic form, though organic distribution goes through the company’s Vitalis Organic Seed division. Regardless of organic status, Nick tells me the company’s offerings are renowned for their excellent weight, premium shelf-life, and strong-yet-flexible leaves that offer incredible loft.

Stand-out characteristics are its bolting tolerance, mechanical harvesting efficiency, easy-to-cut structure, and high-percentage usability. These beauties, uniformly sized and colored, now come in rich shades of dark red with high gloss. Proof positive that the company offers premium lettuce are its long and lasting relationships with customers.

“To add value for our growers, we leverage our knowledgeable local sales team, our local production facility, and our international infrastructure,” Sales Representative Jaime Eltit says to me.

Now, lettuce dive into what to pair with these leafy varieties…

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