MARKET REPORT 3/08/10
Desert veggies: It looks like we will be leaving Yuma and heading back up north to Salinas in the 2nd week of April which is about 1 to 2 weeks later than normal. Some of the crops have been delayed by all the cool wet weather, which will keep us in the [...]

MARKET REPORT 2/8/10
Berries:
Not a whole lot of change in the bush berry markets this week. Strawberry packers are still recovering from last weeks rains and assessing losses. This weeks’ high demand due to Valentines Day should push this market higher, especially on stemberries. Cold nights and heavy rains have slowed down maturity on stems and [...]

The Specialties Report
Specialty Veggies- Red cluster tomatoes have gone up in price radically as the Florida freeze drives up the tomato markets. Mixed heirloom tomatoes seem to be a decent buy as some serious producers out of Baja and mainland Mexico are shipping product. Yellow wax beans are very tight and all specialty beans are [...]

The Produce Report
The freezing temps in Florida are having tremendous affects on produce markets. Tomatoes, citrus and other vegetables are in danger of crop failures. Much of our vegetables crossing through Nogales are now being diverted to the east coast to cover these markets. The result is very sharp price increases on certain items with [...]

The Produce Report
Berries: We have new crops starting up on strawberries with excellent sizing and quality. Look for prices to ease up over the next few weeks. Raspberries remain very short. Blackberries and blueberries hold steady with decent pricing and good quality.
Desert veggies: Iceberg and all leaf continue to improve and get cheaper. Romaine hearts [...]

The Specialties Report Produce News You Can Use – Dec. 14 to Dec. 19
Specialty Veggies- French beans and yellow wax are still fairly expensive. Red Grape and Yellow Grape tomatoes are a good choice in for flavor and color on the plate right now, abundant supplies are making for steady pricing. Baby red beets and [...]

The Specialties Report
Specialty Veggies- Cold and wet are not mixing well with the warm weather specialty veggies slowing down production. French beans and baby squashes are feeling the pinch and prices are up. Red cluster tomatoes are short and more expensive. Frisee is limited and the product available is pricier with little blanched heart. Chives [...]

The Produce Report
Leafy veggies: It appears the rain has left for the time being and has been replaced with bitter cold nights. Iceberg, romaine, green leaf, red leaf, and boston lettuce all continue to slowly ease up. Romaine hearts remain stubborn as retail demand grows stronger. Broccoli and cauliflower are still moderately priced. Fennel, leeks, [...]