By Paul Cassimus on May 13, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

Strawberries will be in excellent supply through mid-May from all growing regions. The overall quality and flavor is very good. Long-stem berries are still available. Green Pepper pricing remains higher through the end of May as Florida is finishing up their growing season and Georgia has not started harvesting yet. Red, Yellow and Orange Bell Peppers are also...

By Paul Cassimus on May 6, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

  Seedless Watermelon prices will continue to fall this week. We will begin to see better pricing on bins. Now that we are into May and the weather is warming up, demand will increase. Quality has been excellent from multiple growing regions.  Romaine Hearts are in excellent supply with very good quality. Green Leaf, Red Leaf and Romaine Lettuces are in good...

By Paul Cassimus on Apr 29, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

  Artichokes are absolutely beautiful! Quality will continue through the early summer. These will be great items to include on menus with lemons and garlic – especially grilled! Peaches will start to harvest around the first full week of May from Georgia and South Carolina. Fruit will initially be small. Growers are expecting a good yield this year....

By Paul Cassimus on Apr 23, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

The Vidalia Onion season is starting this week. Early product may be a little softer and have more skin flaking than later in the season. The market on storage crop of Yellow Onions has settled, but new crop is still a couple weeks out. Pricing will be lower when supplies increase. Local Asparagus is now available by the case and by the pound. Call your sales...

By Paul Cassimus on Apr 15, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

Raspberries and Blackberries are in excellent supply right now which should continue through May. Quality is excellent. California Strawberries are also in excellent supply with better volumes and pricing expected following the Easter holiday. Quality is solid on all new crop berries. Blueberry supplies are better this week. Volumes will increase after Easter with...

By Jennifer Palmer on Apr 8, 2019 in MARKET REPORT | 0 comments

Early crop Watermelons have outstanding quality right now with high sugar content and beautiful color. Full production should be in full swing by mid-April. Strawberries are in better supply this week. Pricing will come down to normal range by the middle of the month. Blueberries are still in tight supply however. Pricing will begin to slide as volumes improve over...