This Week’s Highlights – September 5th, 2022

  • Peaches – Good volume available on white and yellow flesh variety peaches.
  • Romaine, Romaine Hearts, Green Leaf and Red Leaf Lettuce – Supplies are challenged. The heatwave impact may affect quality and supply.
  • Arugula – Supply and quality are good.
  • French Beans – Production and quality remain good. A good alternative the green beans where quality is hit and miss as well as higher prices.
  • Broccoli and Cauliflower – Current supply is good; anticipating lighter supplies in the upcoming weeks. Look for price increases.

This Week’s Highlights – August 15, 2022

  • Broccoli – Quality is very good with good availability.
  • Lettuce (West Coast) – Yields are being affected by the INSV virus, causing some quality issues. Be on the watch for market volatility in the next few months.
  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Good supply available and quality is good from all production areas.
  • Cantaloupe –  A quick turn-a-round in supply…overall quality is outstanding with excellent shell color and cutting beautifully. Brix is optimal.
  • Garlic – Domestic supply is very tight. Expect a volatile market to continue through the summer.

This Week’s Highlights – May 2, 2022

  • Cauliflower – Supplies have improved with very good quality. Market is lower.
  • Romaine and Romaine Hearts – Quality is very good. Prices are steady.
  • Red, Yellow and Mini Sweet Pepper – Good supply and quality.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Quality is very good, with good supply.
  • Onions – Availability is hit and miss on white and red onions. Yellow continue to peak around Jumbo size, with mediums tightening up significantly.

This Week’s Highlights – Monday, March 21st

  • Cantaloupe – Strong volume and higher brix levels.
  • Romaine and Romaine Hearts – Demand is steady, due to quality issues you may notice lighter weights for a couple more weeks.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Supply is good with very good quality.
  • Brussels Sprouts – Quality is very good; volume continues to be strong.
  • Garlic – Domestic supply is very tight. Expect volatility to continue through next summer.

This Week’s Highlights – October 11, 2021

  • Red, Yellow & Green Bell Peppers – Excellent supply and good quality.
  • English Cucumbers – The market remains very tight, but quality is good.
  • French Beans – Volume remains stable and quality is strong.
  • Herbs – Very good supply on almost all fresh herbs and quality is outstanding.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Supply is light this week and the market is strong. Supply is not expected to return to normal until the end of November.