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Easter Eggs

March 27th, 2023 Supply Update: Eggs – Easter always sees a huge increase in demand for eggs

Asparagus – Easter is always a big weekend for asparagus, but supplies seem to be good from Mexican growers as the pull for the holiday gets started. We may see a bit of a bump in pricing, but we’re not [...]

March 24, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Cabbage

March 17th, 2023 Supply Update: Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Cabbage – Good supplies available this week for your Holiday menus.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Cabbage – Good supplies available this week for your Holiday menus. Demand is strong this week, keeping prices solid, but we should see easing next week with solid weather increasing harvests in Florida. California Products – [...]

March 16, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Local Produce – Many items were just getting cranked up last week until the rains shut down production.

March 13th, 2023 Supply Update: Broccoli and Cauliflower – Broccoli finished in Georgia and suddenly became extremely tight last week after weeks of low-low pricing.

Broccoli and Cauliflower – Broccoli finished in Georgia and suddenly became extremely tight last week after weeks of low-low pricing. Cauliflower remains in shorter supply with prices reflecting the shortages. Cabbage – Weather has improved in Georgia and Florida and [...]

March 10, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Corn – Cooler temps slowed down the corn harvest in Georgia.

March 6th, 2023 Supply Update: Corn – Recent cold weather across Florida and Georgia will be an issue.

Corn – Recent cold weather across Florida and Georgia will be an issue. Mexico also experienced colder than normal temperatures so look for markets to be unstable for now. Florida does have some smaller volume available, and markets continue to [...]

March 3, 2023 Produce Supply Update
grapes, zucchini available

February 27th, 2023 Supply Update: Grapes – Seem to be getting more available as we reach the peak of the season.

Grapes – Seem to be getting more available as we reach the peak of the season. Quality has been exceptional so far this year and pricing is very good on the heavy volume. Asparagus – Remains extremely tight, especially on [...]

February 27, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Lettuce, Iceburg

February 20th, 2023 Supply Update: Lettuce – Iceberg and leaf lettuce supplies are readily available this week with good overall quality.

Lettuce – Iceberg and leaf lettuce supplies are readily available this week with good overall quality. Markets are steadily going down as the supplies are there to fill demand now. Asparagus – Peru is finished for the season, forcing everyone [...]

February 17, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Chocolate covered strawberries - Light berry supplies going into Valentine’s Day is keeping pricing strong.

February 13th, 2023 Supply Update: Strawberries – Light supplies going into Valentine’s Day is keeping pricing strong.

Strawberries – Light supplies going into Valentine’s Day is keeping pricing strong. Quality is very good though, thankfully. We have a limited amount of Long Stem berries for this weekend if you want to dip some big berries in chocolate! [...]

February 10, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Cantaloupe & Honeydew – Harvests are only happening in Central America right now and supplies are getting a little bit tighter.

February 6th, 2023 Supply Update: Cantaloupe & Honeydew – Harvests are only happening in Central America right now and supplies are getting a little bit tighter.

Cantaloupe & Honeydew – Harvests are only happening in Central America right now and supplies are getting a little bit tighter. Also, Peru is having some political unrest causing difficulties in transportation to the ports. Asparagus – The market remains [...]

February 3, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Asparagus

January 30th, 2023 Supply Update: Asparagus – The market remains very short on volume and prices are staying strong as Mexico is not yet showing an increase in harvests yet.

Asparagus – The market remains very short on volume and prices are staying strong as Mexico is not yet showing an increase in harvests yet. Temperatures are still cold there, so the asparagus is not developing at expected rates. Broccoli [...]

January 30, 2023 Produce Supply Update
Chocolate covered strawberries - Light berry supplies going into Valentine’s Day is keeping pricing strong.

January 23th, 2023 Supply Update: Strawberries – As we get closer to Valentine’s Day and the heavy demand for chocolate dipped strawberries for everyone’s sweetheart, product availability is very limited this week.

Strawberries – As we get closer to Valentine’s Day and the heavy demand for chocolate dipped strawberries for everyone’s sweetheart, product availability is very limited this week. Orders are getting prorated by about 60% currently and we may see more [...]

January 20, 2023 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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