#potatoes – Strategic Dining Services

This Week’s Highlights – August 23, 2021

Fennel – Increased supply; sizing and quality are excellent.
Blackberries – Expecting peak supplies to continue through the end of August. Quality is good with large fruit size.
Bok Choy – Supply is expected to be plentiful for the next three weeks.
Onions & Potatoes – Trucking issues and rates seem to continue to create higher pricing and limiting the availability. Plan accordingly.

Zucchini & Yellow Squash – Strong production and excellent quality.
Asparagus – Market is steady, good quality.
Rapini – Good supply, quality is strong overall.
Baby Spinach – Supply and quality are good.
Potatoes – Expect a gap between the old product and the new harvest through August; watch for increased pricing through this time and into the fall.

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.

Cranberries – After the classic cranberry sauce is made to serve with your turkey, expand your use of the seasonal berry…puree 1/4 cup classic cranberries, then add 1/2 cup softened butter and a pinch of sea salt. Spread on bagels, bread or scones. Enjoy!
Navels/Valencias – These oranges are an excellent size, peaking on 72/56s. High solids-to-acid ratio.
Asparagus – Volume is steady, quality is good.
Cabbage (green) – There is heavy supply this week. Quality is good.
Items on the Extreme List to be aware of: all berries, garlic, green beans, melons and potatoes. Keep an on your costs and quality of shipments.