#peaches – Strategic Dining Services

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.

Red Leaf Lettuce – Good supply and quality.
Artichokes – Good supply available this week. Quality is good.
Bok Choy – Supply and quality are good this week.
Peaches – Good supply and quality available out of California, Georgia and South Carolina.
Nappa Cabbage – Supply and quality are good this week.

Peaches – Good supply out of California, Georgia and South Carolina.
Red Leaf Lettuce – Good quality and good supply out of Salinas.
English Cucumbers – Good volume and good quality.
Cauliflower – Look for lighter supply heading into next week, as hot weather has slowed production.
Napa Cabbage – Due to extreme heat, Napa will show tip burn and weather related quality issues.

Romain – Supply and quality are good.
Green Onions – Supply continues to improve, market is steady.
Snow Peas – Good supply and quality.
Peaches, Plums and Nectarines – Good supply available out of Chili.
Potatoes – During the months of March/April, when russet growing regions finish shipping their crop, the market may become very short as customers look to Idaho to fill their supply gaps.

Peaches – Domestic peaches are available out of South Carolina and Central Georgia…this week’s good buy.
Avocados – EXTREME – Record high field prices in Mexico, California is in their seasonal decline. Flexibility on sizing as well as origins is requested from suppliers.
Strawberries – Experiencing severe shortages and higher prices due to the past rain, followed by extreme heat in the berry growing region. Check local farmers for supply and quality products.
Lettuce (all varieties) from West Coast Suppliers – ESCALATED – Short supply due to weather issues and the quality has been affected by the heat.
Corn – Good supply available on yellow, white and bi-color out of Florida and the desert.
Cauliflower – Supply is expected to be very good this week.