Due to the high levels of chromium, fibre, folate, magnesium, and vitamin C in artichokes, along with other nutritional advantages, there is an increasing emphasis on health and novelty food intake among the general public. It is also devoid of fat or cholesterol. In 2015, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) reported that 1.5 pounds of artichokes were consumed per person. Additionally, the active component in artichoke leaves known as cynarin has been specifically utilised for millennia in traditional medicine as a liver and gallbladder tonic.
A CAGR of 2.34% is predicted for the projection period of 2021–2028, which will see the Global Artichoke Market increase from $2.71 billion in 2021 to $3.19 billion in 2028.
Major Players in the Artichokes Industry:
1. Sirri Ustundag: Bursa, Turkey's Karacabey serves as the headquarters. Created in 1980. With the assistance of their trained personnel, the company consistently cultivates high-quality fruits, vegetables, and grains in Bursa Province's Karacabey Plain.
2. Caprichos Del Paladar: Founded in 1996. Caprichos Del Paladar, a company with more than 20 years of experience in the production of high-quality goods, can ensure that, through constant innovation, their products are beneficial to every link in the food chain. Head office in Spain.
3. Agro T18 Italia S.r.l. and T18 Group: In 1992, Agro T18 Italia Srl was established. Fresh fruit and vegetable wholesale distribution is a part of the company's activity. Head office in Italy.
4. Nutra Green Biotechnology Co. Ltd.: The Company Nutra Green focuses on developing new raw materials for nutritional supplements, sports nutrition products, bodybuilding, and fitness. Established in 2011. The headquarters of Nutra Green Biotechnology are in Shanghai, China.
5. Sa Marigosa: In order to ensure higher quality of its products through the careful control of all production chain phases, the SA MARIGOSA OP, founded in 1986 as a young agriculture company and recognised in 2008 as a Producer's Organisation, has grown and solidified its value in the Sardinian fruit and vegetable sector. The Sa Marigosa company is headquartered in Sardinia, Italy's Riola Sardo.
6. Gaia Herbs, Inc.: The Company claims to have stayed committed to its mission since Gaia Herbs was merely a seedling in 1987: uniting people, plants, and the planet to produce healing. Based in Brevard, North Carolina. In recognition of the company's efforts to promote longevity, Gaia Herbs has announced Blue Zones certification for 2022.
*Definition: A tall plant related to the daisies and having a flower head which is cooked and eaten as a vegetable.
