By Paul Cassimus on Jul 2, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

  Sweet Corn prices should be very promotable again this week. Quality looks great. We have Local 5×6 Tomatoes in stock in the warehouse. The color has been pretty good with nice firm flesh. Grape Tomatoes in stock are also Virginia grown. They are sweet and juicy and full of great color. Blueberries are in peak supply from Northern States for early July....

By Paul Cassimus on Jun 24, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

As Fourth of July gets closer, we are looking at Sweet Corn and Watermelons to take center plate in some interesting ways. Here’s what we can expect in the marketplace. In the overall market the Sweet Corn prices are beginning to increase ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Some of the Southern States are finishing up with harvests as we transition to the more...

By Paul Cassimus on Jun 17, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

ALERT! All lettuces will have tight supplies this week due to high temperatures in the CA growing region. Temps in the 100s affected all Green Leaf, Red Leaf, Romaine and Iceberg Lettuce. Expect higher pricing. ALERT! Strawberries have become limited for mid-June also due to the extreme heat in the CA growing regions. Pricing will begin to move higher as fewer...

By Paul Cassimus on Jun 10, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

  Strawberries are in decent supply for mid-June. Quality has been nice. Stem Berries are available by pre-order only. Blackberries are beginning to tighten, but pricing should remain steady. Raspberries will be in good supply. Quality and flavor have been very nice. Blueberries will be in better supply this upcoming week. Supplies are expected to ramp up...

By Paul Cassimus on Jun 3, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

  Domestic Cantaloupe season is just beginning in certain parts of the country while other parts have abruptly finished with much warmer weather withering the vines. We may see a slight gap in production of domestic fruit.  Honeydew Melons are also just starting. We are expecting some higher prices the first week of June.  Watermelons will be promotable this...

By Paul Cassimus on May 30, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

  Strawberries will be in steady supply this week. Rains have hampered harvests a little so we will see a slight increase in pricing. Quality has been very nice. Blueberries are in tighter supply this week with harvests moving Northward. Once the new crop is available, pricing will come back down. Raspberries and Blackberries will remain in good supply. They are...