This Week’s Highlights – July 30, 2018

  • Corn – Good volume; quality is excellent. Good time to  promote!  Use local farmer resources for the freshest product.
  • Berries –  Blueberries, Blackberries, Raspberries and Strawberries –Quality is improving and prices are coming down.
  • Melon – Quality on both CA cantaloupe and honey dew is good to excellent with high sugars and firm pressures.
  • Red Onions – Supplies are very light and markets are active.
  • Cilantro – The market is active due to lighter supplies.
  • Tomatoes – Markets are stable and quality is good.  Use local farmer resources for the freshest, most flavorful product.  Reminder: DO NOT store tomatoes in the refrigerator, it causes tomatoes to loose flavor and develop a mealy texture.

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