January 2022 - Fords Produce Company Inc Since 1946

Apples – NC has begun their apple harvest and we have several varieties of local apples for you to feature on your menus.

January 31st, 2022 Supply Update: Apples – The apple market remains firm with rising prices this week as demand remains strong as we approach February.

Apples – The apple market remains firm with rising prices this week as demand remains strong as we approach February. Movement has been above expectations the last several months leaving growers with less inventory than expected; therefore, pushing prices higher. [...]

January 28, 2022 Produce Supply Update

January 17th, 2022 Supply Update: Grapes – It’s a mess. California finished their grape season early and everyone was anticipating the yearly change to South American grapes.

Avocados – Remain high as shortages occur due to the harvest gap between Christmas and New Year’s when the pickers go home for a week to celebrate the holidays with their families. We should see strong demand through the weekend [...]

January 14, 2022 Produce Supply Update

Avocados – "Enhanced" inspections by Texas of commercial vehicles from Mexico

January 10th, 2022 Supply Update: Avocados – Continue to ease upward as shortages occur due to the harvest gap between Christmas and New Year’s when the pickers go home for a week to celebrate the holidays with their families.

Avocados – Continue to ease upward as shortages occur due to the harvest gap between Christmas and New Year’s when the pickers go home for a week to celebrate the holidays with their families. We should see strong demand through [...]

January 7, 2022 Produce Supply Update

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Monthly Archives: September 2023

January 31st, 2022 Supply Update: Apples – The apple market remains firm with rising prices this week as demand remains strong as we approach February.

January 17th, 2022 Supply Update: Grapes – It’s a mess. California finished their grape season early and everyone was anticipating the yearly change to South American grapes.

January 10th, 2022 Supply Update: Avocados – Continue to ease upward as shortages occur due to the harvest gap between Christmas and New Year’s when the pickers go home for a week to celebrate the holidays with their families.

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September 24th, 2023 Supply Update: Apples – NC has begun their apple harvest and we have several varieties of local apples for you to feature on your menus.

September 18th, 2023 Supply Update: Local Produce – Tomatoes, cucumbers and squash are going strong.

September 4th, 2023 Supply Update: Big News – Hurricane Idalia gave the east coast a good soaking, but fortunately it doesn’t seem to have done a lot of damage north of Florida.

August 28th, 2023 Supply Update: Big News – Hurricane Hilary is really working on California’s produce fields.

August 21th, 2023 Supply Update: Celery – This kitchen staple was super-tight and spendy through the spring and early summer

August 14th, 2023 Supply Update: Local Produce – A lot of local items have finished up, because of the hot summer days.

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