RonnDa J. Peters – Strategic Dining Services

This Week’s Highlights – May 2, 2022

Posted on May 2, 2022 by RonnDa J. Peters

Cauliflower – Supplies have improved with very good quality. Market is lower.
Romaine and Romaine Hearts – Quality is very good. Prices are steady.
Red, Yellow and Mini Sweet Pepper – Good supply and quality.
Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Quality is very good, with good supply.
Onions – Availability is hit and miss on white and red onions. Yellow continue to peak around Jumbo size, with mediums tightening up significantly.

Cantaloupe – Strong volume and higher brix levels.
Romaine and Romaine Hearts – Demand is steady, due to quality issues you may notice lighter weights for a couple more weeks.
Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Supply is good with very good quality.
Brussels Sprouts – Quality is very good; volume continues to be strong.
Garlic – Domestic supply is very tight. Expect volatility to continue through next summer.

Brussels Sprouts – Volume continues to be strong; expect to see strong volume and soft market for the next few weeks.
Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Supply is very good this week.
Specialty Oranges – Blood oranges and Cara Cara are available in good supply. Clementines are winding down. Murcotts are available in good supply.
Romaine and Romaine Hearts – Production is lighter; watch for blistering and lighter weights.
English Cucumbers – Supple is stable this week; FOB prices are down.

Eggplant – Supply is lighter this week out of Florida due to cooler weather. Excellent supply crossing through Nogales and quality is very nice.
Avocados – Market pricing continues to rise. Overall quality is outstanding.
Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Tighter supply this week due to cooler weather. Quality is outstanding on zucchini and fair on yellow squash.
Cantaloupe – A significant shift in sizing has been realized over the past week as jumbo fruit has all but disappeared. Good availability on 9/12/15’s. Quality continues to be very good. Average brix levels are now ranging from 11-14%.
Cauliflower – Supply is expected to be lighter than normal for the next two weeks.
Napa Cabbage – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

Grape Tomatoes – Good volume and quality available.
Strawberries – Steady supply for the next 3-4 weeks. Large size fruit and great fruit quality.
Domestic Clementines, Tangerines, Blood Oranges and Cara Caras – all available in good supply.
Green & Red Leaf Lettuce – Good quality and good supply, market is steady.
Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Excellent supply. Quality is outstanding.