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Broccoli’s secrets on cell health
Sulforaphane is a potent antioxidant and is known for its anti-inflammatory properties. Research indicates that it may play a role in reducing oxidative stress, protecting cells from damage, and even supporting the body's detoxification processes. Photo credit:...
Brassica back after wet winter
When it rains it pours. Tikketai has experienced the wettest winter season in a very long time, drenching our fields and drowning broccoli and cauliflower plants of various stages in growth. The Southern Cape and surrounding areas have received above average...
Broccoli pasta
Ingredients 1 broccoli head 500 g pasta of your choice 1 chopped onion 5ml salt 2,5 ml fine black pepper 5ml garlic 200ml grated Mozarella cheese 250 ml cream 15 ml of milk 15 ml butter/coconut oil Method Cook the pasta (add a teaspoon of olive oil to the water) Cut...
Vacancies
Tikketai, a local distributor of vegetables on the outskirts of George, has a vacancies for two positions General OperativeJunior QC AssistantDuties and Responsibilities: Stock control of fresh produce (in and out)Cold room flow controlEquipment managementWeight...
Broccoli always at its best
The summer fight for first-grade
Checking the results and quality of one of the trials of a new broccoli variety are from the left Attie de Klerk, Tikketai Agronomist, Regard Du Toit van Blue Mountain Berries, one of the producers and Jan Oosthuizen from Sakata, one of the seed suppliers....
Attie’s ties with Tikketai
Attie de Klerk, Agronomist at Tikketai, broccoli and cauliflower wholesalers situated in the Southern Cape, is a friendly and warm guy, with the strive of improving on every previous day. His job at Tikketai includes the production planning, from seeds to...
Broccoli omelette
Ingredients 300g broccoli 4 eggs 1 chopped onion 5ml salt 5ml pepper 5ml garlic 100ml grated cheese tablespoon smooth cottage cheese Method Cut the broccoli into florets and grate them all. Mix the eggs, onion, salt, pepper, garlic, cheese and cottage cheese into the...
Kim sparks up Tikketai
Kim Sparks has recently been appointed as Human Resources Coordinator at broccoli and cauliflower wholesaler, Tikketai. She lives by the rule that everyone is equal and that everyone can play a valuable role in making the Tikketai team successful. Kim Sparks, from...
Growing, growing strong
Tikketai, wholesalers of broccoli and cauliflower, continuously makes a concerted effort to ensure product quality in collaboration with partners like Sakata Seeds. Today international representatives from Sakata visited Tikketai to observe diseases and challenges...
Amish salad
Ready in 15 minsServes 8 Ingredients 250 g diced bacon 1 cup mayonnaise ¾ cup sour cream 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 head broccoli chopped (or 1 packet of florets) 1 head cauliflower chopped (or 1 packet of florets) ½ cup red onion chopped 1 cup shredded...
Brian and broccoli “tai-ed” together
Brian Robertson, both producer for and shareholder at wholesaler of first-grade broccoli and cauliflower, Tikketai. He is a hands-on farmer checking on his crops daily to ensure that they grow, harvest and deliver a first-grade product. Brian Robertson, is the...