This Week’s Highlights – June 7, 2021

  • Red Bell Pepper – Excellent supply and quality is outstanding.
  • Avocados –  Volume is now surging, making for outstanding eating quality, but greatly reduces shelf life.
  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Strong production is now underway. Quality is outstanding.
  • Artichokes – Quality is excellent; expect good volume to continue on large sizes. Prices are low and steady.
  • Bok Choy – Supplies are expected to be plentiful for the next three weeks.
  • Roma Tomatoes – Quality and supply are expected to be marginal until July.

This Week’s Highlights – May 24. 2021

  • Pineapple – Volumes have finally started to increase. Quality is good and supply will be good for the foreseeable future.
  • Green Leaf Lettuce – Salinas green leaf volumes are above expectation, overall quality is great.
  • French Beans – Good volume; prices are pushing higher this week and quality is excellent.
  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Quality is outstanding.
  • Artichokes – Quality is excellent; prices are low and steady.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Good supply and excellent quality.

This Week’s Highlights – April 26, 2021

  • Rhubarb – New crop rhubarb now available out of the Pacific Northwest.
  • Blueberries – Florida blueberries are expected to see good volume and quality in late April.
  • Limes – Availability continues to struggle as we approach May. Consider shifting to the 200-230ct during this shortage and scaling back portions and garnishments. Substitute lemon when possible.
  • French Beans – Good volume and light demand has increased downward pressure on pricing…quality is excellent.
  • Artichokes – Quality is excellent. Expect good volume to continue on large sizes through the end of April.

This Week’s Highlights – March 22, 2021

  • Red Bell Pepper – Good volume. Quality is outstanding.
  • Jicama – Good supply and pricing.
  • Cherry & Grape Tomatoes – Florida supply is tight this week and will remain tight over the next several weeks.
  • Red Leaf Lettuce – Good volume and excellent quality.
  • Artichokes – Expect fair volume to continue through March. Prices are steady. Quality is excellent.

This Week’s Highlights – August 10, 2020

  • Cantaloupe – Quality remains at optimum levels, consistent brix levels in the 12-15% range with excellent flavor profiles.
  • Red Leaf Lettuce – Good supply and quality.
  • Artichokes – Expect lighter volume in the month of August. Prices are higher. Quality is good.
  • Cauliflower – Excellent volume and quality.
  • Rapini – Good supply again this week and for the next few weeks. Quality is strong overall.