Spotlight
Broccoli is plentiful on both coasts and pricing is very attractive. NC growers should begin harvesting next week and we’re looking forward to bringing in the local product for you. Blueberries are still being harvested in large numbers in California. [...]
In a normal year, we would all be scrambling to get ready for this coming weekend. Mother’s Day, college graduation weekend, and just a pretty spring weekend that brings people out and about all normally combine in a great shot [...]
Well the big news is certainly how our entire foodservice industry is trying our best to find a way to stay in business during the Coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants and bars are pivoting their business models to offer more attractive take-out [...]
Heavy rains in California’s growing areas are creating havoc for farmers and shortened supplies on many items, especially leafy greens. This past week rain totals have ranged from over 1” to 1.6” throughout the Yuma valley. This has slowed harvest [...]
Florida is scheduled to start new squash fields toward the end of next week; unfortunately, that is not helping the current situation. Squash continues to be short and both Mexican and Florida growing regions are struggling with cuffing and scarring. [...]
Availability and quality of zucchini is improving each week but, unfortunately, yellow continues to struggle. Both the Mexican and Florida growing regions are struggling with scuffing and scarring, and we don’t see conditions getting better for the next two weeks. [...]
Squash availability from Florida continues to get better, but volume is still not enough to meet the demand. Good quality of yellow squash continues to be a struggle in both Nogales and Florida. Some of the squash fields were 100% [...]
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Cabbage is being harvested in several areas currently and they’re growing more than they can sell. Prices are at rock bottom so it’s a great time to feature it on your menus. Quality has been gorgeous. Florida is finally beginning [...]
An interesting new development has occurred in Georgia as they have begun harvesting satsuma mandarins(A type of seedless tangerine). Before this year, nobody heard of citrus in Georgia as it was too cold for many varieties. However, they’re successfully harvesting [...]
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