#IcebergLettuce – Strategic Dining Services

This Week’s Highlights – November 15, 2021

Grape Tomatoes – Good volume and outstanding quality.
Iceberg Lettuce – The market continues to be active due to lighter weights and lower yields.
Eggplant – Supplies in the west are ramping up. Quality is outstanding.
Asparagus – Supply and quality are very good, and pricing continues to trend steady.
Bok Choy – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

Red Leaf Lettuce – Good volume with good quality and the market is steady.
Iceberg Lettuce – Supply continues to be slightly lower than normal. Quality is very good.
French Beans – Good volume. Prices are pushing higher this week and quality is excellent.
Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Strong production out of south Georgia and quality is excellent. Supply from the west is on target, quality is outstanding.
Bok Choy – Supplies are expected to be plentiful for the next three weeks.

Red Bell Pepper – Market is steady and supply is good.
Iceberg Lettuce – Supply is poor due to drastic crop losses caused by two heat waves in the last month. Quality is poor and shelf life is not at its best. The market is extremely high.
Romaine & Romaine Hearts – Supply will remain tight. Reduced supply and elevated markets are expected.
Spring Mix – Better supply and quality is improving.
Arugula – Supply and quality are good.

Pears – This is a good time to change up your grilling focus…Slice pears in half, core them and brush with melted butter. Place on the grill flesh side down. Cook till you see beautiful grill marks, then sprinkle with some salt and cinnamon for a sweet and salty bite!
Pineapples – Quality is extremely high. Expect good quality and supply for the remainder of 2020.
Iceberg Lettuce – Supply continues to decrease and quality has been fair. The forecast is for higher prices.
Cabbage – Red – Supply is plentiful with great quality.
Kale – Green – Supply is expected to be plentiful for the next few weeks.

Iceberg Lettuce – The market is very active, mainly due to light supply.
Green Leaf – Volumes are currently on budget. Market pricing is steadily advancing.
Red Bell Pepper – Prices continue to drop this week. Quality is good.
Eggplant – Good supply this week.
Cantaloupe – Production has dropped significantly over the past week.
Pears – Bartlett’s are in good supply. Bosc are limited. Fair supply of red pears. Asian pears have started.