More greens on your plate creates space for new flavours! This week, the campaign 'Wissel 'ns wat' starts in the Netherlands, aiming to inspire people to make more conscious choices on their plate. To inspire you we're sharing three recipes featuring our exotics in the leading role.
Days are getting longer, the sun is showing itself more often and the temperatures are rising.. Summer is on the horizon! Time for sunny parties, tropical tunes and our ultimate summer favorite: the coconut! With its exotic look, refreshing juice and creamy flesh, the coconut is the symbol of summer!
This year, we're transforming the traditional Easter celebration into an explosion of adventurous flavours! Mix colours and tastes from distant places and give your Easter breakfast of brunch a touch of exotic warmth. Hop, hop - let's go for a Tropical Easter Party!
At the end of this month, Ramadan will begin again, marking the start of the fasting period for many Muslims. One of the traditions during the fasting period is not eat or drink from sunrise to sunset. After sunset the fast is often broken by eating a date. Besides a symbolic reason this also has practical reasons. This delicious sweet fruit gives a boost of energy that helps the body recover. Time for dates!
Italian vegetables with character, harvested with respect for nature and using traditional methods. Full of flavour, unique in its kind and beautifully coloured. A treat for gourmets, hobby and professional chefs! Viva Italia!
April 19 is Garlic Day and what better way to celebrate this day than with... garlic! Over the years, this bulb full of character has found its way into various cuisines worldwide, from Mediterranean to Asian dishes. Garlic is loved by many for its versatility and aromatic character and is the basic seasoning for many dishes. One thing is for sure: Garlic adds a burst of flavour!
It's spring! With Easter just around the corner, it's time to enjoy delicious food, quality time with family and friends and of course the tradition of hiding, searching and tasting... Easter chocolate eggs! Dark, white or milk, get ready for a chocolate overload! But do you know how chocolate is made? Let's explore the refined taste and creative possibilities of chocolate!
Dive with us into the culinary world of micro greens; cresses, leaves and edible flowers. Surprising and inspiring what a big impact such a small ingredient can give to a dish. The bright colours, delicate structure and refined taste make it a treat for connoisseur and a joy to work with for chefs!
Italy, the country of the tastiest pasta, olives, cheese, wine and... citrus! The Mediterranean coastline and mild climate provide ideal conditions for growing citrus fruits, earning Italy an iconic place on the map of citrus-producing countries.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on and be grateful for all the good things in life. This of course includes a beautifully set table full of delicious traditional dishes to enjoy with friends and family. This year we're doing things a little differently and combining the classics with... mushrooms! Comfort food to the max!
Hidden in the enchanting region of Kito, Japan, grows one of the best-kept secrets of Japanese cuisine: yuzu. With its seductive aroma and unique flavor profile, this special citrus fruit can rightly be called a miracle of mother nature. Get to know the authentic taste of Japan!
Pumpkins, pumpkins and more... pumpkins! Halloween is just around the corner and of course pumpkin are unavoidable. Prepare magical and delicious pumpkin recipes, enjoy the beautiful colors and shapes of ornamental pumpkins or create your own Halloween work of art. Time to get creepy and unleash your creative mind! Check out our range of pumpkins here and celebrate Halloween with decorative pumpkins and tasty dishes with pumpkin in the leading role!
Vibrant Ecuador is home to perhaps the tastiest and most unusual exotic fruits in the world. Ecuador is a country in the northwest of South America through which the equator, (in Spanish, the 'Ecuador'), cuts across.
Easter is just around the corner. Two days full of fun, looking for Easter eggs and enjoying delicious snacks and dishes together with friends and family at a festive brunch table. Let's make it a special Easter and choose colorful and tasteful food. Of course, the Easter bunny's favorite vegetable, the carrot, cannot be missed!
Thanksgiving is all about spending time with family and enjoying a delicious meal together. We take out the beautiful crockery, we set the table festively and go into the kitchen to prepare traditional Thanksgiving dishes.
Trick or Treat! The end of October is all about Halloween. Houses are decorated with spider webs and we see the hollowed-out pumpkins with carved faces at the front door again. Halloween is a traditional festival from Ireland which is celebrated annually and is becoming increasingly popular worldwide. During Halloween, when it gets dark, the kids dress up around the houses for a trick or treat. View our range of pumpkins here and complete the Halloween party with ornamental pumpkins and tasty dishes with pumpkin in the lead!
Imagine a fertile land with a coastline of 7,600 km caressed by the sea. The same seas that brought us the ancient peoples and traditions. A country that breathes thousands of years of history and where the sun shines all year round. The cradle of the Mediterranean diet. Where nature gives us generous tastes, smells and biodiversity: this is Italy. The season of delicious specialties from Bella Italia is here. Check out our range here and be inspired. Delizioso!
The name Hala Fruit will still raise question marks for many. For a few weeks now, Bud Holland has been offering the exotic fruit, also described as an exploded planet, in its range. "Customers expect us to be able to regularly offer exclusive and new products and with the Hala Fruit we certainly have a new eye-catcher in the house," says Jaco Plooster of Bud Holland.
T. +31 174-535353
exotics@bud.nl
Bud Holland
Transportweg 67
2676 LM Maasdijk
The Netherlands
T. +31 174-535353
exotics@bud.nl
Bud Holland
Transportweg 67
2676 LM Maasdijk
The Netherlands
