Asparagus:
Product
is tight out of Peru and Mexico and Jumbo and XL sizes are very limited.
Transportation has been a issue with flight delays. Prices are remaining high.
White Asparagus has been consistently high as well.
Berries: California blueberries are finished and product is limited
and more expensive. Until the growing regions up north really kick in we will
not see relief. The blackberry market is on the increase, we are still taking
some from Stehly Farms Organics while they are able to ship. Strawberries and
raspberries are steady.
Fruit: The apple
market is moving as storage fruit is limited, varieties are limited to the major
movers. Prices are up especially on gala & fuji while reds and grannys hold
steady. Pineapples are steady but usually increase in mid to late summer, plan
for market increases. Grapes will start soon in Central CA causing supply side
market easing for better pricing.
Melons: Cantaloupe and
Honeydews are steady as the production is moving north. Seedless watermelon
quality is good, demand should exceed supply as the 4th of July
holiday approaches, prices may increase a bit as well. Mixed melons are in
season with lower pricing.
Vegetables:
Most production is moving into Central Cal, driving down some markets like
zucchini, yellow squash and green bell peppers. Red and yellow bells are still
on the higher side as we are still pulling from Baja waiting for the northern
product to mature. Broccoli has spiked and is on the way back down. Leaf
lettuce is in good supply and prices are great. Roma tomatoes are a little
tight right now as we wait for the CA crop to get moving, we should see some
relief as soon as this coming week.
SPECIALTIES REPORT
Specialty Items- Baby zucchini
is the value deal on baby squash right now, baby sunburst and green summer is more volatile and higher priced. Baby peeled carrots with tops are
steady. Yellow Beefsteak Tomatoes are
come down in price. Heirloom tomatoes
and mixed cherry heirlooms are
pretty expensive right now, it’s the calm before the storm of tomatoes getting
ready to mature on the vine. They should be coming off pricewise soon. Snap and snow peas have quickly shot up
on the market, if you have flexibility French
beans or yellow wax are a great
value right now. Seasonal Items- Stonefruit and variety melons are presenting very well as the season moves forward. Warm weather and healthy soil is the driver for quality on these summer gems. White and yellow nectarines, peaches, plums, apricots and cherries are looking and tasting very nice. On the melon category we are seeing Tuscan cantaloupe, santa claus, orange honeydew, crenshaw, galia, canary and casaba. Fresh brown figs are the deal on the figs, black missions are available too, just a bit pricier. If you are in need of a specialty citrus option we are seeing Peruvian satsumas on the market, meyer lemons are imported and pricy, blood oranges are gapping til Oct.
Local- Connelly Gardens has beautiful zucchini and goldbar squash, ‘Passport’ galia melons and heirloom mixed cherry tomatoes are just getting started, preorder yours. Don’t forget their micro rainbow mix, a garnish with universal appeal. Suzie’s Farm has varieties of summer squashes, cucumbers and eggplant. Blue Heron Farms is strong in their organic baby greens mix, They are still offering organic strawberries and raspberries, let us know if you are interested in these local berries.
