#asparagus – Strategic Dining Services

This Week’s Highlights – November 15, 2021

Grape Tomatoes – Good volume and outstanding quality.
Iceberg Lettuce – The market continues to be active due to lighter weights and lower yields.
Eggplant – Supplies in the west are ramping up. Quality is outstanding.
Asparagus – Supply and quality are very good, and pricing continues to trend steady.
Bok Choy – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

Asparagus – Supply is increasing, quality is good, and the market is lower.
Red Leaf Lettuce – Good volume with good quality and the market is steady.
Romaine & Romaine Hearts – Production supply is beginning to trend lower. Plants that are healthy are exhibiting good color, texture, and quality overall.
Brussels Sprouts – Quality is good with minor defects, good shape and color. Start to plan for Thanksgiving needs.
Kale (Green) – Bunched kale supple is expected to be plentiful for the next few weeks.

Zucchini & Yellow Squash – Strong production and excellent quality.
Asparagus – Market is steady, good quality.
Rapini – Good supply, quality is strong overall.
Baby Spinach – Supply and quality are good.
Potatoes – Expect a gap between the old product and the new harvest through August; watch for increased pricing through this time and into the fall.

Brussels Sprouts – Good supply and very good quality.
Asparagus – Good supply and very good quality.
Strawberries – Supplies are lighter; watch the pricing and consider switching to an alternative.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash – Good volume. Quality is outstanding.
Bok Choy – Supply is expected to be plentiful for the next three weeks. Quality is good.

Asparagus – Good supply and quality available.
Cucumbers – Florida continues to ramp up production and Mexico continues to see good numbers and quality.
Italian Squash – Supply and quality continues to improve out of South Florida; quality and supply is good in the west.
Raspberries – Uptick in volume this week; good quality and flavor overall. Expect volume to gradually decrease each week as we approach year-end.
Romaine & Romaine Hearts – supply in the desert is better this week than expected. Demand has tapered off a bit post-holiday. Weights are improving and quality is excellent.