- Pineapples – Quality is extremely high. Expect good quality and supply for the remainder of 2020.
- Zucchini and Yellow Squash – Quality is outstanding; excellent supply.
- Brussels Sprouts – Supply and quality are good.
- Carrots – Expect supply issues with jumbo carrots due to the excessive temperatures this summer.
- Kale (green) – Bunched kale supple is expected to be plentiful for the next few weeks.
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This Week’s Highlights – October 12, 2020
- Pineapple – Volumes are improving. Quality is extremely high, should see good quality and supply for the remainder of 2020.
- Red Cabbage – Supply is plentiful with great quality.
- Tomatoes – Rounds – Escalated pricing, light supply and diminished quality for the next several weeks.
- Tomatoes – Romas – Markets are up slightly this week and expected to continue to rise the rest of the week. Expect escalated pricing through October.
- Carrots – Supply issues with jumbo carrots due to excessive temperatures this summer.
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This Week’s Highlights – September 28, 2020
- Red Bell Pepper – Market is steady and supply is good.
- Iceberg Lettuce – Supply is poor due to drastic crop losses caused by two heat waves in the last month. Quality is poor and shelf life is not at its best. The market is extremely high.
- Romaine & Romaine Hearts – Supply will remain tight. Reduced supply and elevated markets are expected.
- Spring Mix – Better supply and quality is improving.
- Arugula – Supply and quality are good.
This Week’s Highlights – September 21, 2020
- Pears – This is a good time to change up your grilling focus…Slice pears in half, core them and brush with melted butter. Place on the grill flesh side down. Cook till you see beautiful grill marks, then sprinkle with some salt and cinnamon for a sweet and salty bite!
- Pineapples – Quality is extremely high. Expect good quality and supply for the remainder of 2020.
- Iceberg Lettuce – Supply continues to decrease and quality has been fair. The forecast is for higher prices.
- Cabbage – Red – Supply is plentiful with great quality.
- Kale – Green – Supply is expected to be plentiful for the next few weeks.