Tag: #asparagus

This Week’s Highlights – February 22, 2021

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  • 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.

This Week’s Highlights – December 7, 2020

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  • 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.

This Week’s Highlights – September 14, 2020

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  • 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.

This Week’s Highlights – September 7, 2020

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  • 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.

This Week’s Highlights – August 17, 2020

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  • Romaine & Romaine Hearts – Expect reduced supply for at least the next few weeks.
  • Asparagus – Volume from Peru is steady, good quality.
  • Napa Cabbage – Supply is expected to be plentiful this week.
  • Apples – There is a tight supply on Granny Smith for food-service and will remain tight due to a shift in sizes.  Quality is very nice across all varieties.
  • Cherries – New crop our of California available.