#asparagus – Strategic Dining Services

This Week’s Highlights – July 26, 2021

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.

Romain & Romaine Hearts – Both remain below normal budget volumes.
Cucumbers – FOB prices are up again this week, volumes are short.
Asparagus – Good volume and quality, market slight lower. Anticipate steady demand, with no substantial changes until December.
Red Cabbage – Supply is plentiful with great quality.
Peaches – Good supply and quality available out of California, New Jersey and Washington.

Celery – Good quality and good supply for the next 2 to 3 weeks.
Grapes – Red grape pricing is up slightly, with green pricing remaining steady.
Asparagus – Good volume and quality, market slightly higher. Expect steady demand until December.
Cauliflower – Currently there is good supply, but expect tight supply soon. Quality is good.
Napa Cabbage – Supply is expected to be plentiful this week.