#Broccoli Florets – Strategic Dining Services

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.