This Week’s Highlights – August 16, 2021

  • Cucumbers – Market and supply are good; quality is outstanding.
  • Roma Tomatoes – Good supply and quality available. Expect improvement in shelf life, quality and size distribution over the next several weeks. Reminder: Do Not store tomatoes in the refrigerator, this causes a loss of flavor and a mealy texture.
  • Red Leaf Lettuce – Good volume with good quality and the market is steady.
  • Cauliflower – Supplies are expected to be plentiful this week. Overall quality and appearance are very nice.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Supplies are better this week.
  • Napa Cabbage – Supplies are expected to be plentiful for the next three weeks.

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 – November 9, 2020

  • Avocados – Continued good volume, without traditional slowdown this time of year.
  • Green Leaf Lettuce – Supply is very tight. Quality overall is nice.
  • Green Beans – Markets have eased up. Quality is improving daily.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Expecting a moderate gap in supply over the next 1-2 weeks. Look for higher prices.
  • Cauliflower – Supply is expected to be plentiful and quality is good.

This Week’s Highlights – July 13, 2020

  • Cauliflower and Zucchini – Excellent volume this week.  Quality is good.
  • Romaine – Production is increasing and quality is good.
  • Artichokes – Good supply available this week. Quality is good. Prices are steady.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – Supply is good this week, but will be lighter in the upcoming weeks. Quality is good.
  • Rapini – Good supply this week. Quality remains strong.

This Week’s Highlights – September 30, 2019

  • Artichokes – Quality is excellent. Prices are steady to higher depending on size.
  • Pineapples – Good availability and good quality. Sizing will be trending large for the next 4-8 weeks.
  • Lemons – Steady supply and quality is good.
  • Broccoli/Broccoli Florets – EXTREME. Supple continues to be light due to poor yields and quality issues.
  • Spring Mix Lettuce – Supply is good. High heat will be affecting quality. Look for shippers to have fewer blends.