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May 8, 2020 Supply Update: Broccoli is plentiful on both coasts and pricing is very attractive.

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. [...]

May 15, 2020 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.

May 4, 2020 Supply Update: In a normal year, we would all be scrambling to get ready for this coming weekend.

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 [...]

May 1, 2020 Produce Supply Update
NC Strawberries

April 13, 2020 Supply Update: 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

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 [...]

April 10, 2020 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.

March 16, 2020 Supply Update: Heavy rains in California’s growing areas are creating havoc for farmers and shortened supplies on many items, especially leafy greens.

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 [...]

March 13, 2020 Produce Supply Update
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March 2, 2020 Supply Update: Florida is scheduled to start new squash fields toward the end of next week; unfortunately, that is not helping the current situation.

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. [...]

February 28, 2020 Produce Supply Update
grapes, zucchini available

February 24, 2020 Supply Update: Availability and quality of zucchini is improving each week but, unfortunately, yellow continues to struggle.

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. [...]

February 21, 2020 Produce Supply Update
Winter Squash

February 17, 2020 Supply Update: Squash availability from Florida continues to get better, but volume is still not enough to meet the demand.

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% [...]

February 13, 2020 Produce Supply Update
Father Sam's tortillas/wraps

February 10, 2020 Supply Update: Father Sam’s Bakery Premium Organic Tortillas / Wraps

Now Proudly Carrying Father Sam’s Bakery Premium Organic Tortillas / Wraps The Quality Standard • Authentic Spices & Natural Seasonings • Fully Baked & Par Baked Varieties • Higher Moisture Content means NO Ripping or Tearing • Full Portfolio of [...]

February 12, 2020 Produce Supply Update
Cabbage

February 3, 2020 Supply Update: Cabbage is being harvested in several areas currently and they’re growing more than they can sell.

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 [...]

January 31, 2020 Produce Supply Update
Memorial Day- Asparagus – Volume exceeds demand.

January 27, 2020 Supply Update: An interesting new development has occurred in Georgia as they have begun harvesting satsuma mandarins

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 [...]

January 24, 2020 Produce Supply Update

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Apples – They are now in the last days of harvest on this new crop of apples.

Happy New Year! Apples – Though North Carolina’s crop was devastated by Hurricane Helene, Washington State has now completed their harvest. They had exceptionally good weather for most of the harvest and managed to avoid any significant damage to the crop. The new crop looks good with estimates of around 128 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of approximately 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be a good season. Due to the good growing conditions this season, the report from the growers is that fruit quality will be very good again this year. Grapes – Are arriving at our ports from South America already, but California is still packing red seedless varieties. The overlap of growing areas should make the transition a smooth one this year. We’ll be making the move to South American grapes this week. Greens – Cabbage, Collards, Kale, Turnip and Mustard are all in their prime right now. They like the cooler weather and harvests are good locally. Southern holidays are not complete without greens on the table! Tomatoes – We continue to see the reeling effects of Hurricane Helene and Milton. Supplies remain drastically short on all varieties and are at critical level currently. All eyes are on Mexico for them to begin their season and take the pressure off the Southeast. Peppers – Product continues to be in a demand that exceeds the supply situation, but it looks like Florida is slowly getting into the game. We are noticing a few more growers starting to harvest. Mexico is slowly getting more product, but limited labor due to the holidays is having an impact on harvesting. Pricing is easing downwards. Potatoes – Idaho has a great crop and the surge in demand for the holiday season has now passed. Pricing should settle in at very favorable levels for a while. Strawberries – California is past their peak season and struggling to fill orders. Quality is not as nice as we’d all like to see and supplies are short. Florida will begin their season in the next week or so, adding some volume to the market and bringing pricing down for everyone. I have the uncanny ability to predict what is in a wrapped present. It’s a gift.

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Good Morning! Cabbage – is still going locally and quality and pricing has been really nice. Corn – Georgia is finishing for the season as Florida and Mexico start production. Volume will be light for the next couple of weeks and pricing is up. Cranberries – Are here! Get them for your holiday menus and dishes! Grapes – Are arriving at our ports from South America already, but California is still packing red seedless varieties. The overlap of growing areas should make the transition a smooth one this year. Greens – Collards, kale, turnip and mustard are all in their prime right now. They like the cooler weather and harvests are good locally. Lettuces- Iceberg lettuce, romaine, red and green leaf supplies are improving this week. Quality reports are much improved with the completion of the transition to new fields in Arizona. Pricing is much better this week. Tomatoes – We continue to see the reeling effects of Hurricane Helene and Milton. Supplies remain drastically short on all varieties and are at critical level currently. All eyes are on Mexico for them to begin their season and take the pressure off the Southeast. Peppers – Georgia’s season is officially done, as the freezing temperatures over the weekend put an end to it. Markets are still strong, as Florida is also experiencing some cooler weather, along with the lingering effects of the hurricanes this fall. We are still hopeful that Florida will be back to normal volume by the middle of the month. Colored pepper remains tight too, with farmers picking it green to reap the high prices. Potatoes – Especially sweet potatoes are a big part of menus for the holidays and fortunately there’s plenty of all varieties for your menus. Squash – Mexican fields are getting cranked up and quality and volumes are much improved. Florida farmers are getting started, but volumes are still light. I went to a pickle packing plant to see how they do it. It was jarring.

Cabbages

Good Morning! Broccoli and Cabbage – are still going locally and quality and pricing have been really nice. Celery – Rises every year in anticipation of the increased demand of the holidays. People who don’t buy celery any other time of the year have to have it for their Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes. So, just like clockwork it goes up in price every year in November and then falls off in January. Grapes – Are arriving at our ports from South America already, but California is still packing red seedless varieties. The overlap of growing areas should make the transition a smooth one this year and keep pricing very favorable. Greens – Collards, kale, turnip and mustard are all in their prime right now. They like the cooler weather and harvests are good locally. Lettuces- Of all varieties remain extremely tight as the first fields in the Yuma growing region have been slow to develop, impacted by hotter weather in the early growth stages. This transition between growing areas happens every year, but some are smoother than others. Melons – Mexican farmers are well into their season now and quality and volumes are very good. Pricing is down due to the lower freight costs on shorter delivery routes. They have plenty of cantaloupe, honeydews. Watermelons should be starting in Florida, but the hurricanes wiped out most of their crop and prices have soared on the limited supply. Tomatoes – We continue to see the reeling effects of Hurricane Helene and Milton. Supplies remain drastically short on all varieties and are reaching their most critical level currently. Peppers – Volume in Georgia continues to be down due to the hurricane damage, though Florida is trying to get harvests going. Mexico should be harvesting good volumes now but they’ve been plagued with disease and cool temperatures slowing their volume. Potatoes – Especially sweet potatoes are a big part of menus for the holidays and fortunately there’s plenty of all varieties for your menus. Squash – Especially hard squashes are popular this time of year and we have many varieties for you to choose from. I asked the bus driver “How long will the next bus be?” He said “Same length as this one.”

Celery Stalks and Cut Celery Sticks - Celery Was super-tight and spendy through the spring and early summer,

Happy Thanksgiving! Broccoli and Cabbage – Are still going locally and quality and pricing has been really nice. Celery – Rises every year in anticipation of the increased demand of the holidays. People who don’t buy celery any other time of the year have to have it for their Thanksgiving and Christmas recipes. So, just like clockwork it goes up in price every year in November and then falls off in January. Grapes – Are arriving at our ports from South America already, but California is still packing red seedless varieties. The overlap of growing areas should make the transition a smooth one this year and keep pricing very favorable. Lettuces- Of all varieties remain extremely tight as the first fields in the Yuma growing region have been slow to develop, impacted by hotter weather in the early growth stages. This transition between growing areas happens every year, but some are smoother than others. Melons – Mexican farmers are well into their season now and quality and volumes are very good. Pricing is down due to the lower freight costs on shorter delivery routes. They have plenty of cantaloupe, honeydews and watermelons, though the cooler months see a lot less demand than summertime. Tomatoes – We continue to see the reeling effects of Hurricane Helene and Milton. Supplies remain drastically short on all varieties and are reaching their most critical level currently. Peppers – Volume in Georgia continues to be down due to the hurricane damage, though Florida is trying to get harvests going. Mexico should be harvesting good volumes now but they’ve been plagued with disease and cool temperatures slowing their volume. Potatoes – Especially sweet potatoes are a big part of menus for the holidays and fortunately there’s plenty of all varieties for your menus. Q: Which side of a turkey has the most feathers? A: The outside.

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