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White Eggs

August 22nd, 2022 Supply Update: Eggs – Egg prices dropped again significantly last week and we hope that’s a sign of the future.

Eggs – Egg prices dropped again significantly last week and we hope that’s a sign of the future. Brown cage free eggs remain cheaper than whites, but the gap is shrinking. Asparagus – Market has stabilized somewhat with supply meeting [...]

August 19, 2022 Produce Supply Update
Celery Stalks and Cut Celery Sticks - Celery Was super-tight and spendy through the spring and early summer,

August 15th, 2022 Supply Update: Celery – Michigan has started their celery season, and prices are way down on this kitchen staple

Celery – Michigan has started their celery season, and prices are way down on this kitchen staple. With celery being a heavy product, freight rates from Michigan are a big savings. Asparagus – Market continues to be high and volumes [...]

August 12, 2022 Produce Supply Update
Corn – Cooler temps slowed down the corn harvest in Georgia.

August 8th, 2022 Supply Update: Corn – Better volumes from Michigan, NJ and NY farms are seeing increased production and lower pricing on some really gorgeous corn

Asparagus – Market continues to be high and volumes low due to cold temperatures still affecting the crops in Peru. Mexico is almost completely done for the season (projected to end in September). Quality overall is good. Corn – Better [...]

August 5, 2022 Produce Supply Update
Cucumbers

August 1st, 2022 Supply Update: Cucumbers – Every farm in America seems to be harvesting cucumbers right now.

Asparagus – Supplies have been tight and freight is really effecting the overall price of asparagus. $6.75 diesel prices has added a significant amount to the price. Berries – Blueberries are finishing up in North Carolina, due to the heat, [...]

July 29, 2022 Produce Supply Update
Summer Tomatoes

July 25th, 2022 Supply Update: Tomatoes – Summertime means local tomatoes and this year is no exception.

Bananas – The market is up again and product will continue to get tighter next week and for several weeks going forward. Flooding, tropical storms and other weather related issues have affected production. With the tight supplies, everyone is running [...]

July 22, 2022 Produce Supply Update
Stone Fruit - Bing Cherries in a collander

July 18th, 2022 Supply Update: Stone Fruit – Peach season continues and we’re into free – stone varieties now.

Bananas – The market is up again and product will continue to get tighter next week and for several weeks going forward. Flooding, tropical storms and other weather related issues have affected production. With the tight supplies, everyone is running [...]

July 14, 2022 Produce Supply Update
White Eggs

July 11th, 2022 Supply Update: Eggs – Wholesale prices for eggs continue to post sharp advances on light to moderate supplies and light to very light offerings

Bananas – The market is up and product will continue to get tighter next week and for several weeks going forward. Flooding, tropical storms and other weather related issues have affected production. With the tight supplies, everyone is running out [...]

July 11, 2022 Produce Supply Update
American flag made of blueberries, strawberries and bananas

July 4th, 2022 Supply Update: Happy Birthday USA! Local Blueberries are beginning to wind down, though a few farmers will continue to have product for another week or two.

Happy Birthday USA! Berries – Local Blueberries are beginning to wind down, though a few farmers will continue to have product for another week or two. New Jersey is already going strong and Michigan will pickup shortly so we should [...]

June 30, 2022 Produce Supply Update
Grapes, Red Globe

June 27th, 2022 Supply Update: Grapes – West coast grape growers are well into their season, with Mexico kicking off their harvest and soon we’ll be steadily into California grapes.

Bananas – The market is up and product will continue to get tighter next week and for several weeks going forward. Flooding, tropical storms and other weather related issues have affected production. With the tight supplies, everyone is running out [...]

June 24, 2022 Produce Supply Update
Blueberries – Should continue locally well into July and then we’ll make the transition to more Northern states like New Jersey and Michigan.

June 20th, 2022 Supply Update: Blueberries – NC growers are expecting to go another few weeks and then wrap up their season as more northern farms pickup where they left off.

Blueberries – NC growers are expecting to go another few weeks and then wrap up their season as more northern farms pickup where they left off. Cabbage– We’re shipping local Cabbage and the season has been great so far. We’re [...]

June 17, 2022 Produce Supply Update

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Watermelons are very plentiful locally and seem to be everywhere at once.

Local Produce – The local season continues to move forward. We have all kinds of tomatoes, including heirloom varieties, blueberries, zucchini, peppers, corn, and watermelons are available now. We’ve reached peak season on many items, and we’ve passed the sweet spot for squashes and cucumbers. Blueberries – Are still widely available locally and they’re having a great season. Quality has been beautiful, but it’s getting close to time to move north for better quality. We’ll be getting our next shipment from Michigan. Corn – Has been awesome all season locally. BiColor is still readily available. The dry weather has been rough on corn growers and some fields finished up earlier than normal. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather, creating shorter supplies. Grapes – Mexican grapes are going strong, California is harvesting now. The hot weather has caused some quality issues for farmers, so we’ll have to see how the rest of the season goes for them. Melons – Watermelons are coming into better volume in locally and our local farmers are bringing lots of melons to the market. Quality has been great, just like you’d expect this time of year. Onions – New Crop onion season has begun and pricing is much more affordable and quality is much improved over the storage crop. Vidalia has begun their sweet onion season and are poised for a great season also. Peaches – South Carolina peach farmers are still having a great season and a strong harvest. Plentiful supplies and beautiful quality are causing farmers to lower prices for this week. They’re into free-stone varieties now. Strawberries – High temperatures in California fields have tightened up supplies, but demand hasn’t been that strong, so markets are still fairly low. Tomatoes – Are rolling right along locally and they’ve been gorgeous. Big, ripe, and juicy, we’re looking forward to a great season. We have local romas, vine ripened tomatoes and even some heirloom varieties beginning. When we finally get rid of the margarine, the world will be a butter place.

Peaches – Peach season has begun!

Local Produce – The local season continues to move forward. We have all kinds of tomatoes, blueberries, okra, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, corn, and available now. We’re reaching peak season on many items. Blueberries – Are still widely available locally and they’re having a great season. Quality has been beautiful. Corn – Has been awesome all season locally. White and yellow are finishing up, but BiColor is still readily available. The dry weather has been rough on corn growers and some fields finished up earlier than normal. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather, creating shorter supplies. Grapes – Mexican grapes are going strong, California is harvesting now. The hot weather has caused some quality issues for farmers, so we’ll have to see how the rest of the season goes for them. Melons – Watermelons are coming into better volume in Georgia, and our local farmers are bringing lots of melons to the market. Onions – New Crop onion season has begun and pricing is much more affordable and quality is much improved over the storage crop. Vidalia has begun their sweet onion season and are poised for a great season also. Peaches – South Carolina peach farmers are still having a great season and a strong harvest. Plentiful supplies and beautiful quality are causing farmers to lower prices for this week. They’re into free-stone varieties now. Potatoes – Idaho Russet pricing is still very good with the heavy crop they have in storage. Overall the supply in their storage warehouses has been good, so it’s been a smooth spring and we should easily transition to the new crop without any crazy markets. Strawberries – High temperatures in California fields have tightened up supplies, but demand hasn’t been that strong, so markets are still fairly low. Squash & Zucchini– We had a great local season and zucchini continues, but squash is finishing up until the fall crop begins. Tomatoes – Are rolling right along locally and they’ve been gorgeous. Big, ripe, and juicy, we’re looking forward to a great season. We have local romas, vine ripened tomatoes and even some heirloom varieties beginning. I was disappointed yesterday when I heard that they’re not making yardsticks any longer.

Peaches – Peach season has begun!

Local Produce – The local season continues to move forward. We have tomatoes, blueberries, yellow squash and zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, corn and cabbage available now. We’re reaching peak season on many items. Blueberries – Are still widely available locally and they’re having a great season. Quality has been beautiful. Corn – Has started in North Carolina fields and they’re starting out beautifully. BiColor was the first variety to become available, but white corn started at the end of this week. Grapes – Chilean grapes are finishing up, with Mexican and California growers carrying the baton now. Quality is very nice on the new crop grapes. Melons – Watermelons are coming into better volume in Georgia, and our local farmers are expecting to be into solid volume around July 4th. Onions – New Crop onion season has begun and pricing is much more affordable and quality is much improved over the storage crop. Vidalia has begun their sweet onion season and are poised for a great season also. Peaches – South Carolina peach farmers are still having a great season and a strong harvest. Plentiful supplies and beautiful quality are causing farmers to lower prices for this week. Potatoes – Idaho Russet pricing is still very good with the heavy crop they have in storage. Overall the supply in their storage warehouses has been good, so it’s been a smooth spring and we should easily transition to the new crop without any crazy markets. Strawberries – Nationally strawberries are in a glut. Lots of production, but light demand because of all of the other fruits available during summertime. Prices are about as low as they get right now. Squash & Zucchini– Locally they have been beautiful and supplies are increasing with the warm and dry weather. The heat this weekend my cause a bloom drop and a shortage, we’ll have to see. Tomatoes – Have started locally and they’ve been gorgeous. Big, ripe, and juicy, we’re looking forward to a great season. We have local romas, vine ripened tomatoes and even some heirloom varieties beginning. Q: What’s made of leather and sounds like a sneeze? A: A shoe

Cantaloupes

Produce Supply Update May 24th, 2024: Local Produce – The local season is starting to crank up! We have blueberries, yellow squash and zucchini and cabbage available now. Asparagus – Warmer weather has wrapped up the Local asparagus season and we’re back into Peruvian grass. They are starting new fields, though, and quality has been very nice. Blueberries – We have plentiful local blueberries now and they’re starting out very nice! We’re looking forward to a great season. Corn – Is coming from Florida in good volume and beautiful quality. Pricing is very favorable, so proudly feature it on your menus. Lettuces – Iceberg and leaf lettuce supplies remain limited this week. The Salinas Valley in California is in full swing now and we’re looking forward to a good summer crop. Supplies remain a bit limited now, causing the higher pricing. Melons – The offshore supplies are winding down seasonally, and domestic farms are starting out. Prices are up on the limited supplies or honeydews and cantaloupes, watermelons are easing downward. Onions – New Crop onion season has begun and pricing is much more affordable and quality is much improved over the storage crop. Vidalia has begun their sweet onion season and we received our first shipment this morning. Peaches – South Carolina peach farmers are having a great season and a strong harvest. Plentiful supplies and beautiful quality are causing farmers to lower prices for this week. Potatoes –Florida is into solid volume with reds, whites, and golds. Quality is excellent and pricing has settled down. There are still lots of russets coming out of Idaho and the market remains flat. Strawberries – Heavy supplies from many areas have the market down this week and farmers looking to sell berries. Quality is very good and so is pricing. Q: Why can’t your nose be 12 inches long? A: Because then it would be a foot.

Idaho Potatoes

Produce Supply Update May 17th, 2024: Local Produce – The local season is starting to crank up! We have blueberries, broccoli, yellow squash and zucchini and cabbage available now. Asparagus – Warmer weather has wrapped up the Local asparagus season and we’re back into Peruvian grass. They are starting new fields, though, and quality has been very nice. Blueberries – We have plentiful local blueberries now and they’re starting out very nice! We’re looking forward to a great season. Corn – Is coming from Florida in good volume and beautiful quality. Pricing is very favorable, so proudly feature it on your menus. Lettuces – Iceberg and leaf lettuce supplies remain limited this week. The Salinas Valley in California is in full swing now and we’re looking forward to a good summer crop. Supplies remain a bit limited now, causing the higher pricing. Melons – The offshore supplies are winding down seasonally, and domestic farms are starting out. We’re seeing watermelons from Florida now and expect Arizona and Florida to begin cantaloupe production very shortly. Onions – New Crop onion season has begun and pricing is much more affordable and quality is much improved over the storage crop. Vidalia has begun their sweet onion season and we received our first shipment this morning. Peaches – We’ve had California peaches for a couple of weeks now, but they’re early season peaches and small. We will receive our first South Carolina peaches this week. The farmer says they’re expecting a great season with the early spring. Quality is gonna be awesome on these. Potatoes –Florida is into solid volume with reds, whites, and golds. Quality is excellent and pricing has settled down. There are still lots of russets coming out of Idaho and the market remains flat. Strawberries – Heavy supplies from many areas have the market down this week and farmers looking to sell berries. Quality is very good and so is pricing. I’ve heard that keeping tropical fish at home can have a calming effect. It must be all the indoor fins.

Blueberries – Should continue locally well into July and then we’ll make the transition to more Northern states like New Jersey and Michigan.

Produce Supply Update May 10th, 2024: Local Produce – We’re getting started with our local farmers on a few of the early season items. We have blueberries, broccoli and cabbage available now. Apples – As we enter spring, shippers are still in a pretty apples out of Washington. They still have ample supplies of apples in storage for most varieties. There are a few varieties and packs that have tightened a little and are showing some small price increases, namely galas and honeycrisps. Overall, they still have a large crop of apples to sell, and we expect to see attractive pricing on most varieties into the summer months this year. Asparagus – We have a few local standard sized asparagus left and it’s been really nice this season. The local deal is winding down now, though. Blueberries – We have plentiful local blueberries now and they’re starting out very nice! We’re looking forward to a great season. Corn – Is coming from Florida in good volume and beautiful quality. Pricing is very favorable, so proudly feature it on your menus. Lettuces – Iceberg and leaf lettuce supplies are limited this week. The Salinas Valley in California is in full swing now and we’re looking forward to a good summer crop. Supplies remain a bit limited now, causing the higher pricing. Melons – The offshore supplies are winding down seasonally, and domestic farms are starting out. We’re seeing watermelons from Florida now and expect Arizona and Florida to begin cantaloupe production very shortly. Onions – New Crop onion season has begun and pricing is much more affordable and quality is much improved over the storage crop. Vidalia has begun their sweet onion season and we received our first shipment this morning. Peaches – We’ve had California peaches for a couple of weeks now, but they’re early season peaches and small. We will receive our first South Carolina peaches this week. The farmer says they’re expecting a great season with the early spring. Quality is gonna be awesome on these. Strawberries – Heavy supplies from many areas have the market down this week and farmers looking to sell berries. Quality is very good and just in time for the heavy Mother’s Day demand. I heard that it’s not possible to make a pun about vegetables. But that’s not nececelery true.

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