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Fall Season Pumpkins

October 30th, 2023 Supply Update: Pumpkins – Though we don’t carry pumpkin spice lattes, we do have the central ingredient for those.

Happy Halloween! Pumpkins – Though we don’t carry pumpkin spice lattes, we do have the central ingredient for those. We have lots of pumpkins in all sizes! Local Produce – Most summer crops have finished for the season. Though we [...]

October 27, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Corn – Cooler temps slowed down the corn harvest in Georgia.

October 23rd, 2023 Supply Update: Corn – Cooler temps slowed down the corn harvest in Georgia.

Corn – Cooler temps slowed down the corn harvest in Georgia. Supplies have tightened up considerably as the corn is very slow to grow to size in the lower temperatures. Local Produce – Many summer crops are winding down with [...]

October 20, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Apples – Western apple shippers are harvesting more and more varieties as the season continues.

October 16th, 2023 Supply Update: Apples – Western apple shippers are harvesting more and more varieties as the season continues.

Happy Friday the 13th! Local Produce –Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and squash are still going strong. Apples – Western apple shippers are harvesting more and more varieties as the season continues. They are anticipated to have the largest crop in several [...]

October 13, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Butternut Squashes

October 10th, 2023 Supply Update: Hard Squashes – Fall is the time for hard squashes, and we have plenty in stock to choose from and feature.

Hard Squashes – Fall is the time for hard squashes, and we have plenty in stock to choose from and feature. We have acorn, butternut, delicata, spaghetti, blue hubbard and kabocha! Local Produce – Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and squash are [...]

October 6, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Asparagus

October 2nd, 2023 Supply Update: Asparagus – Asparagus supplies are improving as newer fields begin production in Peru.

Asparagus – Asparagus supplies are improving as newer fields begin production in Peru. Prices are down a bit and expected to continue that trend. Local Produce –Tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and squash are still going strong. Apples – NC has begun [...]

September 29, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Apples - Harvest is complete and we have a bumper crop of apples to sell this season.

September 25th, 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.

Apples – NC has begun their apple harvest and we have several varieties of local apples for you to feature on your menus. Local Produce – Tomatoes, cucumbers and squash are going strong. Watermelons, eggplant and peppers are in good [...]

September 21, 2023 Produce Supply Update

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

Local Produce – Tomatoes, cucumbers and squash are going strong. Watermelons, eggplant and peppers are in good supplies too. Apples – We are now harvesting many new crop apple varieties as we get further into September. We are harvesting new [...]

September 15, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Hurricane Idalia gave the east coast a good soaking.

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.

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. We may see a brief gap in east coast vegetables, but overall I [...]

August 31, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Hurricane Hilary

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

Big News – Hurricane Hilary is really working on California’s produce fields. This is the first tropical storm in 80 years in an area that floods with a half inch of water. We’re expecting a strong spike in pricing for [...]

August 25, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Celery Stalks and Cut Celery Sticks - Celery Was super-tight and spendy through the spring and early summer,

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

Local Produce – A lot of local items have finished up, because of the hot summer days. We’re still seeing the following items in good quantities from our local farmers…Tomatoes of all kinds, including heirlooms, hard squashes, corn, peppers and [...]

August 18, 2023 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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