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Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available in good numbers. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! Avocados- Supplies from Mexico have normalized again and pricing is much improved. Blueberries – Remain extremely tight and prices are through the roof. Domestically everyone is done, but South America (Peru and Argentina) is late getting started and cold, wet weather has slowed berry maturity even more. Of what little is coming to market, most is going to Europe and even Israel because of higher import prices in those countries are willing pay. We expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Its a great time to look at other berries in the meanwhile. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is winding down in the north and Georgia is getting cranked up. They’ll be the major source into fall. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Limes – Mexican farmers are struggling to fill orders. Pricing is very high suddenly. This decrease in volume is expected to persist for a few weeks, but by the end of September, we hope to see improved yields and pricing. Light rains and temperatures have been a key factor in getting the fruit to arrive with good quality and consistency. Tomatoes – Local Tomatoes are still available, though the cooler weather has slowed their production down a bit. Local heirlooms are available again. Dogs can bark up to 500 times per day. But that’s a ruff estimate.
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available again. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! The quality of the new crop fruit is reported to be very good, but the fruit size will run smaller than average this season which means less large tray apples this year. Blueberries – Got extremely tight last week as everyone domestically seemed to finish at the same time. We’ll be looking to Chilean and Peruvian shippers to suppy the market until January or so. Unfortunately, European buyers will pay more for the fruit, so our fruit is being diverted to Europe for the higher markets. Expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is winding down in the north and Georgia is getting cranked up. They’ll be the major source into fall. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Limes – Mexican farmers are struggling to fill orders. Pricing is very high suddenly. This decrease in volume is expected to persist for a few weeks, but by the end of September, we hope to see improved yields and pricing. Light rains and temperatures have been a key factor in getting the fruit to arrive with good quality and consistency. Tomatoes – Local Tomatoes are still available, though the cooler weather has slowed their production down a bit. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Q: Where do squirrels go during a tornado? A: Everywhere.
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available again. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! The quality of the new crop fruit is reported to be very good, but the fruit size will run smaller than average this season which means less large tray apples this year. Blueberries – Got extremely tight this week as everyone domestically seems to be done at the same time. We’ll be looking to Chilean and Peruvian shippers to suppy the market until January or so. Expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is still in good volume in the north and quality is excellent! There was a bit of a price jump with the increasing demand for the holiday weekend. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – Idaho shippers are packing and shipping new crop potatoes in good volumes and excellent quality. Prices are starting out very reasonable and it’s looking like a strong season. Tomatoes – Tomatoes are still going strong with many varieties available. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Q: What’s a forklift? A: Food mostly.
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers are starting again. The cool nights last week slowed production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. Tomatoes are still going strong with many varieties available. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Apples – We continue to have good supplies of apples for this time of year out of Washington and on imports from Chile as well. Some new crop pears are available now and we should begin seeing early maturing varieties like galas and golden delicious very soon. Blueberries – Are rapidly coming to an end domestically. The heat got too much for the bushes and suddenly the farms just didn’t have any product to ship. Chilean growers are getting started and we’ll begin seeing imports very soon and that should add some necessary volume to the markets. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is in still in good volume in the north and quality is excellent! There was a bit of a price jump with the increasing demand for the holiday weekend. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – We received our first shipment of new crop Idaho baking potatoes this week and just Wow! They are beautiful. We’re looking at a great season if they continue like this. My daughter asked if the mango was ready. I said no it’s yellowey?
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers are starting again. The cool nights this week are slowing production from the vines, but they’re producing. Tomatoes are still going strong and melons are still widely available. Apples – We continue to have good supplies of apples for this time of year out of Washington and on imports from Chile as well. Most varieties and packs have good availability, and quality is holding up very nicely this season. Supplies out of storage in Washington are still above average for this time of year on many varieties. There are a few varieties and packs that have tightened a little and are resulting in some higher pricing. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Crops were originally projected to have larger yields this season, but use caution as supply is going to get tighter as we move through August. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is in huge volumes in the north and quality and pricing are excellent! Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – Some growing areas are beginning harvest now for their fall crop of reds, whites, yukons and even russets. We have our first shipment of new crop Idaho baking potatoes on the road headed this way and we’re looking forward to fresh new potatoes and improved quality. Q: Why do fish swim in salt water? A: Because pepper water makes them sneeze.
Good Morning! Avocados – Have had a tough summer. It started out with USDA inspectors getting kidnapped in Michoacan, Mexico. So… the USDA refused to allow imports of Mexican avocados for about 2 weeks until they could sort out the security of the inspectors over there. This caused a gap in supply, raising prices for a few weeks. Now availability from orchards in Mexico has become very limited and we can expect a much lower amount of fruit coming into the U.S. California. Peru will soon be at the tail end of their respective seasons, so pricing volatility will be present for the rest of August. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Crops were originally projected to have larger yields this season, but use caution as supply is going to get tighter as we move through August. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only affecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Grapes – Temperatures in the Central Valley growing regions have finally cooled down to the mid-90s this week. The cooler weather will help increase inventory levels due to the return of full picking days. Melons – Local melons of all types are still making it to market, though quality has suffered due to the heavy rains last week. Melons of all types are growing seemingly everywhere now (it is summertime afterall) keeping pricing low and making it a great time to feature them. Potatoes – Some growing areas are beginning harvest now for their fall crop of reds, whites, yukons, and even russets. We’ll happily be into new crop baking potatoes soon and enjoying the better quality. I was riding by a dairy farm near my house and saw a cow playing the harmonica. Astonished, I drove up to the barn and asked the farmer about his cow. He replied, “Yeah, she’s a moosician.”
Good Morning! Avocados – Have had a tough summer. It started out with USDA inspectors getting kidnapped in Michoacan, Mexico. So… the USDA refused to allow imports of Mexican avocados for about 2 weeks until they could sort out the security of the inspectors over there. This caused a gap in supply, raising prices for a few weeks. Now availability from orchards in Mexico has become very limited and we can expect a much lower amount of fruit coming into the U.S. California and Peru will soon be at the tail end of their respective seasons so pricing volatility will be present for the rest of August. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Crops were originally projected to have larger yields this season, but use caution as supply is going to get tighter as we move through August. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Grapes – Table grape growers continue to navigate through the extreme heat, and we are now starting to see the impact to the industry. Certain varieties are taking the heat better than others and growers are optimistic that the back end of the season will not be nearly as impacted. Melons – West coast melon growers have plenty of honeydews and cantaloupes available, and quality has been excellent. Our locally grown melons will wrap up due to the wet weather. Pineapples – Are extremely tight right now. The main growing areas of Mexico and Costa Rica are having quality issues, resulting in very little fruit making US standards for import. Expect pricing to stay strong for the upcoming weeks. When you die, people cry and yell for you to come back. But when you do, they freak out.
Local Produce – The local season is slowing down as farmers reset for fall crops. We have all kinds of tomatoes, including heirloom varieties, blueberries, and watermelons available now. Avocados – Have had a tough summer. It started out with USDA inspectors getting kidnapped in Michoacan, Mexico. So… the USDA refused to allow imports of Mexican avocados for about 2 weeks until they could sort out the security of the inspectors over there. This caused a gap in supply, raising prices for a few weeks. Now availability from orchards in Mexico has become very limited and we can expect a much lower amount of fruit coming into the U.S. California and Peru will soon be at the tail end of their respective seasons so pricing volatility will be present for the rest of August. Corn – Our local corn harvest has finished. We’ve moved to more northern fields for the fresher corn and they have plenty everywhere in the northeast. It’s continuing to be a great year for corn. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Melons – West coast melon growers have plenty of honeydews and cantaloupes available, and east coast farms are harvesting Athena cantaloupes as fast as they can. Locally we have cantaloupes and watermelons in great availability and pricing. Tomatoes – Are the most interesting thing happening locally and they’re rolling right along. Big, ripe, and juicy, we’re enjoying a great season. We have local romas, vine ripened tomatoes and even some heirloom varieties beginning. The chef who invented tiramisu passed away recently. Everyone at the funeral was in tiers.
Produce Supply Update July 26th, 2024 Good Morning! Local Produce – The local season is slowing down as farmers reset for fall crops. High heat and lack of rain finished many crops early, though some hot weather crops continue to thrive. We have all kinds of tomatoes, including heirloom varieties, blueberries, and watermelons available now. Squash, peppers and other items will be back again in the fall. 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. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Grapes – Mexican grapes are winding down, with better quality coming from California 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 in peak season 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. 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, and markets continue to creap upwards. 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.
Local Produce – The local season continues to move forward. We have all kinds of tomatoes, including heirloom varieties, blueberries, corn, peppers, and watermelons are available now. We’ve reached peak season on many items, and we’ve passed the sweet spot for summer squashes and cucumbers. Blueberries – Are still available locally and they’ve had 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 warm weather finished other colors up prematurely. Eggs – The main reason egg prices are increasing again is because highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks occurred on five U.S. egg farms this year as of April 24th, 2024, causing approximately 9.5 million layers to be depopulated, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Grapes – 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. Lettuce and Greens – Record high temps in California fields have caused big headaches for the shippers out there. With the thermometer topping out at 100-120 field hands can only be in the field for a few hours, so they’re not harvesting enough to meet demand. Also, that kind of temperature is really tough on the product, causing quality issues on the limited supply. 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. Potatoes – We are at the tail end of Idaho russet potatoes. While there are plenty of potatoes left to get us through to the harvest in August, we are seeing quality start to decline, especially on larger sizes. The quality issues are adding increased pressure on the market and showing in higher pricing on the larger sizes. 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. I grilled a chicken for 2 hours on Friday and it still didn’t tell me why he crossed the road.
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
Produce Supply Update March 22nd, 2024: Asparagus – Are seeing a little bit of strength with Easter coming next weekend, but solid supplies out of Mexico and Peruvian fields making strong harvests. Quality has been very nice. Cabbage – Supplies are good and steady for the next several weeks. Warmer days have the fields bringing better volumes and heads sizing up. Corn – New seasonal harvests from Florida fields have got the corn deal rolling. Pricing is much better and we’re starting to see some size on the corn now that the temperatures are climbing. Cucumbers – As predicted, the market has begun to fall off on cucumbers. Florida finally has started their harvest and Mexican weather has warmed to allow better volumes. Prices are down considerably this week. Melons – Honeydew and cantaloupes demand remains light across the country. Most of the production is currently arriving from Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. With sluggish demand, importers are looking to make deals. Quality remains very nice. Lettuce – Iceberg lettuce supplies remain limited this week with most growers reporting good supplies of romaine, green leaf, and red leaf. A recent hailstorm, combined with colder than average temperatures over the past two weeks, have impacted iceberg quality and decreased yields. Harvesters are trimming off outer leaves at field level to help keep the pack nice, but weights are lower as a result. Peppers – We are finally starting to see both Florida and Mexico with decent volume at the same time. We do need to remember that Florida will continue to experience peaks and valleys on yields due to previous weather. For now, we should see steady volume in the next two weeks. Colored peppers rose last week on light volumes. Strawberries – Are in a glut situation with several growing areas overproducing more berries than the market can use. Prices are very favorable right in time for Easter weekend. Tomatoes – Are finally settling downward as warmer weather in Florida is bringing on the crop. Quality and pricing are both improving rapidly on all varieties. Q: Why do cows have hooves? A: Because they lactose
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Herbs, Mint,
Crystalized
Herbs, Mint
Herbs, Oregano,
Greek
Herbs, Oregano,
Mexican
Herbs, Pineapple
Sage
Herbs, Retail Mix
Herbs, Rose
Crystalized
Herbs, Rosemary
Skewers
Herbs, Rosemary
Herbs, Sage
Herbs, Sorrell, Fresh
Herbs, Tarragon
Herbs, Thyme
Honey, with Comb
Honey, without Comb
Juice, Apple Cloudy
Juice, Cider, Apple
Juice, Grapefruit, Pint
Juice, Grapefruit
Juice, Honey
Tangerine, Pint
Juice, Lemon
Juice, Lemonade, Pint
Juice, Lime
Juice, Orange, Quart
Juice, Orange
Juice, Strawberry
Lemonade, Pint
Kiwi, Baby
Kiwi, Golden
Kiwi
Leaves, Cactus
Leaves, Curry
Leaves, Lemon,
Decorative
Leaves, Lime, Kaffir
Leaves, Nasturtium
Leaves, Shiso, Fresh
Leaves, Shiso, Green
Lettuce, Artisan Blend
Lettuce, Boston
Lettuce, Endive,
Belgian Red
Lettuce, Endive,
Belgian
Lettuce, Endive,
Curly(Chicory)
Lettuce, Escarole
Lettuce, Fine Shred
Lettuce, Frisee
Lettuce, Gourmet
Greens
Lettuce, Green
Leaf Fillets
Lettuce, Green Leaf
Lettuce, Iceberg, Baby
Lettuce, Iceberg
Lettuce, Living
Lettuce, Mache
Lettuce, Mesclun Mix,
Locally Grown
Lettuce, Mizuna
Lettuce, Radicchio,
White
Lettuce, Radicchio
Lettuce, Red Leaf
Lettuce, Romaine,
Chopped
Lettuce, Romaine,
Fillets
Lettuce, Romaine,
Green Leaf, Baby
Lettuce, Romaine,
Heart
Lettuce, Romaine,
Little Sweet Gem
Lettuce, Romaine,
Red Leaf, Baby
Lettuce, Romaine
Lettuce, Salad,
Chopped Sep Color
Lettuce, Salad,
Romaine Blend
Lettuce, Treviso
Lychee
Mango
Melon, Bitter
Melon, Cantaloupe,
Chunks
Melon, Cantaloupe
Melon, Casaba
Melon, Crenshaw
Melon, Honeydew,
Chunks
Melon, Honeydew,
Golden
Melon, Honeydew
Melon, Juan, Canary
Melon, Kiwano
(Horned)
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(Green)
Melon, Mixed Chunks
w Pineapple & Grapes
Melon, Mixed Chunks
Melon, Oriental
Melon, Pepino
Melon, Sprite Melon
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Chunks
Melon, Watermelon
Orange
Melon, Watermelon
Seedless
Melon, Watermelon
Yellow
Micro, Anise
Micro, Arugula
Micro, Asian Mallow
Micro, Basil,
Cinnamon
Micro, Basil, Lemon
Micro, Basil, Nutmeg
Micro, Basil, Opal
Micro, Basil, Thai
Micro, Basil
Micro, Bulls Blood
Micro, Carrots, Baby,
Mixed, with Tops
Micro, Carrots
Micro, Celery
Micro, Chard Mix
Micro, Chef Blend
Micro, Chervil
Micro, Chives
Micro, Cilantro
Micro, Citrus Mix
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Micro, Dijon Mustard
Micro, Fennel
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Micro, Hearts on Fire
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Micro, Intensity Mix
Micro, Lovage
Micro, Merlot
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Micro, Mint, Lavender
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Micro, Mint, Mix
Micro, Mint
Micro, Mirepox
Micro, Mizuna
Micro, Okra
Micro, Onion, Red
Micro, Oregano
Micro, Pea Shoot,
Golden
Micro, Pepper, Mixed
Micro, Radish
Micro, Rainbow Greens
Micro, Red Amaranth
Micro, Red Beet
Micro, Sea Bean
Micro, Shiso, Red
Micro, Southwest Mix
Micro, Squash
Micro, Tangerine Lace
Micro, Tangerine Leaf
Micro, Tarragon
Micro, Tatsoi
Micro, Thyme
Micro, Turnips
Micro, Upland Cress
Micro, Wasabi
Micro, Watercress
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Bull's Blood
Mini Crown,
Fusion Mix
Mirepoix, Cajun
Mirepoix
Mushroom, 84,Ct
Mushroom, Beech
Mushroom, Button
(Small)
Mushroom,
Chanterelle
Mushroom, Crimini
(Brown)
Mushroom,
Dry Forest Blend
Mushroom, Enoki
Mushroom, Forest
Blend, Dried, Package
Mushroom, Hedgehog
Mushroom, Hen of
the Woods, Log
Mushroom, Hen
of the Woods
Mushroom, Lobster
Mushroom, Medium
Mushroom,
Morel Fresh
Mushroom, Oyster
Mushroom,
Porcini, Dried
Mushroom,
Portabella Cap
Mushroom,
Shiitake, Log
Mushroom, Shiitake
Mushroom,
Sliced Tub
Mushroom, Sliced
Mushroom,
Whole Package
Mushroom,
Wild Combo
Mushroom, Woodear
Nature Straws, Red
Nectarine
Nut, Chestnut
Nut, Hazel
Nut, Mixed
Nut, NC, VA, Raw
Nut, Pecan
Nut, Pine
Nut, Pistachio
Nut, Walnut
Okra
Olive, Kalamata
Olive, Whole Green
Onion, Cipollini,
Peeled
Onion, Cipollini,
Unpeeled
Onion, Green, Small
Onion, Leek, Baby
Onion, Leek
Onion, Pearl, Red
Onion, Pearl,
White, Peeled
Onion, Pearl, White
Onion, Pearl, Yellow
Onion, Red, Diced
Onion, Red, Peeled
Onion, Red, Sliced
Onion, Red
Onion, Shallots,
Peeled
Onion, Shallots,
Unpeeled
Onion, Vidalia, Green
Onion, Vidalia
Onion, White, Diced
Onion, White, Peeled
Onion, White, Sliced
Onion, White
Onion, Yellow, Diced
Onion, Yellow, Sliced
Onion, Yellow, Slivered
Onion, Yellow
Papaya, Maradol
Papaya
Parsley, Curly
Parsley, Italian
Passion Fruit
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Pea, Snow
Pea, Sugar Snap
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Peach, Saturn Donut
Peach, White
Peach, Yellow
Pear, Asian
Pear, Bartlett
Pear, Bosc
Pear, Cactus Red
Pear, D'anjou
Pear, Seckle
Pear, Star Crimson
Pepper, Anaheim
Pepper, Ancho
Chile, Dried
Pepper, Banana
Pepper, Chile De
Arbol, Dried
Pepper, Chipotle
Chile, Dried
Pepper, Fresno, Red
Pepper, Ghost Chile
Pepper, Gourmet,
Mixed
Pepper, Green Bushel
Pepper, Green, Diced
Pepper, Green, Strips
Pepper, Guajillo
Chile, Dried
Pepper, Habanero
Pepper, Jalapeno, Red
Pepper, Jalapeno
Pepper, Mixed, Strips
Pepper, Morita Red
Chipotle, Dried
Pepper, New Mexican
Chile, Dried
Pepper, Orange,
Gourmet
Pepper, Orange, Strips
Pepper, Pasilla
Negro, Dried
Pepper, Poblano
Pepper, Purple
Pepper, Red, Bushel
Pepper, Red, Diced
Pepper, Red, Gourmet
Pepper, Red, Strips
Pepper, Serrano
Pepper, Yellow, Diced
Pepper, Yellow,
Gourmet
Pepper, Yellow, Strips
Persimmon, Fuyu
Persimmon, Hachiya
Petite, Fine Mix
Petite, Greens,
Mustard Frill
Petite, Licorice Mix
Petite, Ocean Mix
Petite, Pea, Green
Petite, Primavera Mix
Petite, Seasons Mix
Pineapple, Baby
Pineapple, Chunks
Pineapple, Spears
Pineapple
Plantain, Yellow
Plantain
Plum, Black
Plum, Lemon
Plum, Red
Pluot
Pomegranate
Potato, Chef
Potato, Fingerling,
Mixed
Potato, Fingerling,
Purple
Potato, Fingerling, Red
Potato, Fingerling,
Ruby Crescent
Potato, Fingerling,
Yellow
Potato, Idaho, Diced
Potato, Idaho, Fries
Potato, Idaho, Peeled
Potato, Idaho, Sliced
Potato, Idaho, Wedges
Potato, Idaho
Potato, Micro, Mixed
Potato, Microwave
Russet
Potato, Mushroom,
Red
Potato, Purple Flesh
Potato, Red A
Potato, Red B
Potato, Red Creamer
Potato, Red,
Quartered
Potato, Red, Wedges
Potato, Sweet, Baby
Potato, Sweet,
Bonita, Purple
Potato, Sweet, Chunk
Potato, Sweet, Diced
Potato, Sweet,
Fingerling
Potato, Sweet,
Okinawan
Potato, Sweet,
Oriental
Potato, Sweet, Peeled
Potato, Sweet,
Stokes, Purple
Potato, Sweet,
Wedges
Potato, Sweet
Potato, Yukon, Gold
Pumpkin Seeds
Pumpkin, Baby Boos
Pumpkin, Medium
Pumpkin, Miniature
Pumpkin, Pie
Quince
Radish, Baby
Mix Bunch
Radish, Black
Radish, Chinese,
Daikon
Radish, Easter Egg
Radish, Horseradish
Root
Radish, Plum
Radish, Shredded
Radish, Sliced
Radish, Watermelon
Radish
Rambutan
Ramp
Rhubarb
Rhubarb, Red
Romanesco, Baby
Romanesco
Roots, Beets,
Baby, Golden
Roots, Beets,
Baby, Mixed
Roots, Beets, Baby,
Red, Peeled
Roots, Beets,
Baby, Red
Roots, Beets,
Baby, Striped
Roots, Beets, Baby,
Stripped, Peeled
Roots, Beets, Golden
Roots, Beets,
Red, Diced
Roots, Beets, Red
Roots, Beets, Striped
Roots, Burdock-Gobo
Roots, Celery
Roots, Ginger,
Galanga
Roots, Ginger
Roots, Jicama
Roots, Kohlrabi Green
Roots, Lotus
Roots, Parsnip
Roots, Rutabagas
Roots, Sunchoke,
Jerusalem
Roots, Taro Root
Roots, Turmeric
Roots, Turnip, Diced
Roots, Turnip,
Purple Top
Roots, Turnips, Baby
Roots, Yucca
Salsify (Oyster Plant)
Seasonal, Candy
Apple, Candy Crunch
Seasonal, Candy
Apple, Caramel
w Nuts
Seasonal, Candy
Apple, Caramel
Snow Pea Tendrils
Spinach, Baby
Spinach, Heirloom
Spinach, Red
Spinach
Sprout, Alfalfa
Sprout, Brussel, Stalk
Sprout, Brussel
Sprout, Daikon Radish
Sprout, Haricot,
Golden
Sprout, Kaiware, Red
Sprout, Mung Bean
Sprout, Popcorn
Shoots
Sprout, Pumpkin
Sprout, Wheatgrass
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Squash, Buttercup
Squash, Butternut,
Chunk
Squash, Butternut,
Diced
Squash, Butternut
Squash, Chayote
Squash, Delicata
Squash, Hubbard
Squash, Kabocha
Squash, Pattipan,
Local
Squash, Pattipan,
Baby, Green
Squash, Pattipan, Baby
Squash, Spaghetti
Squash, Turban
Squash, Yellow, Diced
Squash, Yellow,
Shredded
Squash, Yellow, Sliced
Squash, Yellow
Squash, Zucchini, Baby
Squash, Zucchini,
Diced
Squash, Zucchini,
Grey Calabacita
Squash, Zucchini,
Mini Blossom
Squash, Zucchini,
Shredded
Squash, Zucchini, Sliced
Squash, Zucchini
Star Fruit
Sugar Cane,
Swizzle Sticks
Tamarillo
Tofu, Firm
Tomato, Cherry,
Orange
Tomato, Cherry, Red
Tomato, Cluster
Tomato, Grape,
Orange
Tomato, Grape, Red
Tomato, Grape,
Yellow
Tomato, Hard, Green
Tomato, Heirloom, Baby
Tomato, Heirloom,
Purple, Cherokee
Tomato, Heirloom
Tomato, Heirloom,
Mixed
Tomato, Pico De Gallo
Tomato, Red, Diced
Tomato, Red, Sliced
Tomato, Roma
Tomato, Sundried
Halves
Tomato, Teardrop,
Red
Tomato, Teardrop,
Yellow
Tomato, Tomatillo
Tomato, Vine Ripe
Tomato, Yellow
Tomato, Sundried,
Yellow
Truffel
Turnip, Japanese
Vanilla Bean
Watercress
Yams, Yellow
Chip, Crisp Onion
Chip, Apple, Various
Chip, Sweet Potato,
Various
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Basket, Half Bushel
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Basket, Half Peck,
Green w Red
Basket, Half Peck,
Red w Green
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Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available in good numbers. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! Avocados- Supplies from Mexico have normalized again and pricing is much improved. Blueberries – Remain extremely tight and prices are through the roof. Domestically everyone is done, but South America (Peru and Argentina) is late getting started and cold, wet weather has slowed berry maturity even more. Of what little is coming to market, most is going to Europe and even Israel because of higher import prices in those countries are willing pay. We expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Its a great time to look at other berries in the meanwhile. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is winding down in the north and Georgia is getting cranked up. They’ll be the major source into fall. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Limes – Mexican farmers are struggling to fill orders. Pricing is very high suddenly. This decrease in volume is expected to persist for a few weeks, but by the end of September, we hope to see improved yields and pricing. Light rains and temperatures have been a key factor in getting the fruit to arrive with good quality and consistency. Tomatoes – Local Tomatoes are still available, though the cooler weather has slowed their production down a bit. Local heirlooms are available again. Dogs can bark up to 500 times per day. But that’s a ruff estimate.
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available again. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! The quality of the new crop fruit is reported to be very good, but the fruit size will run smaller than average this season which means less large tray apples this year. Blueberries – Got extremely tight last week as everyone domestically seemed to finish at the same time. We’ll be looking to Chilean and Peruvian shippers to suppy the market until January or so. Unfortunately, European buyers will pay more for the fruit, so our fruit is being diverted to Europe for the higher markets. Expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is winding down in the north and Georgia is getting cranked up. They’ll be the major source into fall. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Limes – Mexican farmers are struggling to fill orders. Pricing is very high suddenly. This decrease in volume is expected to persist for a few weeks, but by the end of September, we hope to see improved yields and pricing. Light rains and temperatures have been a key factor in getting the fruit to arrive with good quality and consistency. Tomatoes – Local Tomatoes are still available, though the cooler weather has slowed their production down a bit. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Q: Where do squirrels go during a tornado? A: Everywhere.
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available again. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! The quality of the new crop fruit is reported to be very good, but the fruit size will run smaller than average this season which means less large tray apples this year. Blueberries – Got extremely tight this week as everyone domestically seems to be done at the same time. We’ll be looking to Chilean and Peruvian shippers to suppy the market until January or so. Expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is still in good volume in the north and quality is excellent! There was a bit of a price jump with the increasing demand for the holiday weekend. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – Idaho shippers are packing and shipping new crop potatoes in good volumes and excellent quality. Prices are starting out very reasonable and it’s looking like a strong season. Tomatoes – Tomatoes are still going strong with many varieties available. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Q: What’s a forklift? A: Food mostly.
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers are starting again. The cool nights last week slowed production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. Tomatoes are still going strong with many varieties available. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Apples – We continue to have good supplies of apples for this time of year out of Washington and on imports from Chile as well. Some new crop pears are available now and we should begin seeing early maturing varieties like galas and golden delicious very soon. Blueberries – Are rapidly coming to an end domestically. The heat got too much for the bushes and suddenly the farms just didn’t have any product to ship. Chilean growers are getting started and we’ll begin seeing imports very soon and that should add some necessary volume to the markets. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is in still in good volume in the north and quality is excellent! There was a bit of a price jump with the increasing demand for the holiday weekend. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – We received our first shipment of new crop Idaho baking potatoes this week and just Wow! They are beautiful. We’re looking at a great season if they continue like this. My daughter asked if the mango was ready. I said no it’s yellowey?
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers are starting again. The cool nights this week are slowing production from the vines, but they’re producing. Tomatoes are still going strong and melons are still widely available. Apples – We continue to have good supplies of apples for this time of year out of Washington and on imports from Chile as well. Most varieties and packs have good availability, and quality is holding up very nicely this season. Supplies out of storage in Washington are still above average for this time of year on many varieties. There are a few varieties and packs that have tightened a little and are resulting in some higher pricing. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Crops were originally projected to have larger yields this season, but use caution as supply is going to get tighter as we move through August. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is in huge volumes in the north and quality and pricing are excellent! Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – Some growing areas are beginning harvest now for their fall crop of reds, whites, yukons and even russets. We have our first shipment of new crop Idaho baking potatoes on the road headed this way and we’re looking forward to fresh new potatoes and improved quality. Q: Why do fish swim in salt water? A: Because pepper water makes them sneeze.
Good Morning! Avocados – Have had a tough summer. It started out with USDA inspectors getting kidnapped in Michoacan, Mexico. So… the USDA refused to allow imports of Mexican avocados for about 2 weeks until they could sort out the security of the inspectors over there. This caused a gap in supply, raising prices for a few weeks. Now availability from orchards in Mexico has become very limited and we can expect a much lower amount of fruit coming into the U.S. California. Peru will soon be at the tail end of their respective seasons, so pricing volatility will be present for the rest of August. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Crops were originally projected to have larger yields this season, but use caution as supply is going to get tighter as we move through August. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only affecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Grapes – Temperatures in the Central Valley growing regions have finally cooled down to the mid-90s this week. The cooler weather will help increase inventory levels due to the return of full picking days. Melons – Local melons of all types are still making it to market, though quality has suffered due to the heavy rains last week. Melons of all types are growing seemingly everywhere now (it is summertime afterall) keeping pricing low and making it a great time to feature them. Potatoes – Some growing areas are beginning harvest now for their fall crop of reds, whites, yukons, and even russets. We’ll happily be into new crop baking potatoes soon and enjoying the better quality. I was riding by a dairy farm near my house and saw a cow playing the harmonica. Astonished, I drove up to the barn and asked the farmer about his cow. He replied, “Yeah, she’s a moosician.”
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Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available in good numbers. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! Avocados- Supplies from Mexico have normalized again and pricing is much improved. Blueberries – Remain extremely tight and prices are through the roof. Domestically everyone is done, but South America (Peru and Argentina) is late getting started and cold, wet weather has slowed berry maturity even more. Of what little is coming to market, most is going to Europe and even Israel because of higher import prices in those countries are willing pay. We expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Its a great time to look at other berries in the meanwhile. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is winding down in the north and Georgia is getting cranked up. They’ll be the major source into fall. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Limes – Mexican farmers are struggling to fill orders. Pricing is very high suddenly. This decrease in volume is expected to persist for a few weeks, but by the end of September, we hope to see improved yields and pricing. Light rains and temperatures have been a key factor in getting the fruit to arrive with good quality and consistency. Tomatoes – Local Tomatoes are still available, though the cooler weather has slowed their production down a bit. Local heirlooms are available again. Dogs can bark up to 500 times per day. But that’s a ruff estimate.
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available again. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! The quality of the new crop fruit is reported to be very good, but the fruit size will run smaller than average this season which means less large tray apples this year. Blueberries – Got extremely tight last week as everyone domestically seemed to finish at the same time. We’ll be looking to Chilean and Peruvian shippers to suppy the market until January or so. Unfortunately, European buyers will pay more for the fruit, so our fruit is being diverted to Europe for the higher markets. Expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is winding down in the north and Georgia is getting cranked up. They’ll be the major source into fall. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Limes – Mexican farmers are struggling to fill orders. Pricing is very high suddenly. This decrease in volume is expected to persist for a few weeks, but by the end of September, we hope to see improved yields and pricing. Light rains and temperatures have been a key factor in getting the fruit to arrive with good quality and consistency. Tomatoes – Local Tomatoes are still available, though the cooler weather has slowed their production down a bit. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Q: Where do squirrels go during a tornado? A: Everywhere.
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, Peppers and Cucumbers are available again. The cool nights are slowing production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. We’re also seeing some muscadine grapes coming to market. Apples – They are now harvesting new crop Gala apples and Honeycrisp apples out of Washington. The new crop looks to be another good one with estimates of around 125 million cases this year. Although this is smaller than last year’s crop of around 136 million, it’s still shaping up to be an excellent crop! The quality of the new crop fruit is reported to be very good, but the fruit size will run smaller than average this season which means less large tray apples this year. Blueberries – Got extremely tight this week as everyone domestically seems to be done at the same time. We’ll be looking to Chilean and Peruvian shippers to suppy the market until January or so. Expect them to stay very high until supplies increase at the end of October. Citrus – California citrus groves continue to struggle with lesser quality than we’d all like to see. We’ve moved to imported oranges to find nicer fruit until California’s season improves. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is still in good volume in the north and quality is excellent! There was a bit of a price jump with the increasing demand for the holiday weekend. Dry Goods – Keep us in mind for your go trays, bags, disposable cups and utensils. We offer a wide range of your kitchen essentials. Eggs – Markets remain high with summer heat and Avian flu taking a toll. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – Idaho shippers are packing and shipping new crop potatoes in good volumes and excellent quality. Prices are starting out very reasonable and it’s looking like a strong season. Tomatoes – Tomatoes are still going strong with many varieties available. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Q: What’s a forklift? A: Food mostly.
Happy Labor Day Weekend! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers are starting again. The cool nights last week slowed production from the vines, but they’re going strong now. Tomatoes are still going strong with many varieties available. Local heirlooms are in a bit of a gap right now though. Apples – We continue to have good supplies of apples for this time of year out of Washington and on imports from Chile as well. Some new crop pears are available now and we should begin seeing early maturing varieties like galas and golden delicious very soon. Blueberries – Are rapidly coming to an end domestically. The heat got too much for the bushes and suddenly the farms just didn’t have any product to ship. Chilean growers are getting started and we’ll begin seeing imports very soon and that should add some necessary volume to the markets. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is in still in good volume in the north and quality is excellent! There was a bit of a price jump with the increasing demand for the holiday weekend. Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – We received our first shipment of new crop Idaho baking potatoes this week and just Wow! They are beautiful. We’re looking at a great season if they continue like this. My daughter asked if the mango was ready. I said no it’s yellowey?
Good Morning! Local Produce – Squash, Zucchini, and Cucumbers are starting again. The cool nights this week are slowing production from the vines, but they’re producing. Tomatoes are still going strong and melons are still widely available. Apples – We continue to have good supplies of apples for this time of year out of Washington and on imports from Chile as well. Most varieties and packs have good availability, and quality is holding up very nicely this season. Supplies out of storage in Washington are still above average for this time of year on many varieties. There are a few varieties and packs that have tightened a little and are resulting in some higher pricing. Citrus – Valencia orange and lemon markets continue to be elevated due to limited availability and a reduction in crop size. Excessive heat in California has limited harvesting windows. Subsequently, there is a surcharge on labor wages. The heat has taken a toll on quality, so expect mostly choice grades available. Crops were originally projected to have larger yields this season, but use caution as supply is going to get tighter as we move through August. Corn – Fresh sweet corn is in huge volumes in the north and quality and pricing are excellent! Eggs – Markets always climb in the heat of summer, with many egg farms losing chickens in the hot weather. This year as well farmers are dealing with the avian flu causing the destruction of millions of laying hens. The shorter supplies are keeping pricing strong. Surprisingly, the higher prices are only effecting white eggs. Our cage free eggs are at a locked price, thus we get a better egg for our customers at a lower price than typical white eggs. Potatoes – Some growing areas are beginning harvest now for their fall crop of reds, whites, yukons and even russets. We have our first shipment of new crop Idaho baking potatoes on the road headed this way and we’re looking forward to fresh new potatoes and improved quality. Q: Why do fish swim in salt water? A: Because pepper water makes them sneeze.
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