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.
