Broccoli is a highly nutritious, cool-season, edible annual plant from the cabbage family (Brassicaceae), characterized by its thick central stalk, leafy greens, and dense, dark green clusters of unopen flower buds (florets) [5.1, 5.6]. It is widely consumed raw or cooked, offering a crunchy texture and slightly bitter, earthy flavor, providing a significant source of vitamins C and K.
Discover more passion, focus, excellence, creativity, and integrity with Morco Fresh. For over five decades, the Moraitis family's dedication to fresh produce has been unwavering. Starting with Nicholas Snr and a single truck filled with potatoes, our journey has been marked by relentless commitment and hard work. Fast forward to 2006, when Peter Smith approached Paul and Stephen's fruit shop at the Sydney Fish Markets, seeking high-quality fresh produce for his kitchen. It was on that day that Morco was born. The Morco business has expanded to become Australia's leading supplier of fresh produce to the foodservice sector. With operations spanning Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville, Perth, Adelaide, and Darwin, Morco stands as the only national provider to the foodservice sector in Australia. Our success is built on three essential pillars: our people, our customers, and our growers. Each complements the other seamlessly. We are a national business with a local heart, dedicated to bringing you the very best in fresh produce.