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 – December 7, 2020

  • 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

  • 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 – June 1, 2020

  • Cucumbers – Good supply and good quality.
  • Cantaloupe – Quality has begun to improve. June is forecasted to be a fairly consistent month as far as availability.
  • Asparagus – Supply is increasing.
  • Brussels Sprouts – Tight supply and fair to poor quality.
  • Spring Mix – Supply and quality are great.