Here is a quick summary of this week’s (September 6th) Market News highlights regarding the produce industry: SQUASH: Zucchini supplies are better, demand remains strong, and quality is good. Yellow squash is extremely limited, quality is fair to poor, and the market is very strong. All western supplies remain limited. GREEN ONIONS: We just hit a second trigger on cost. Market is extremely
In honor of the upcoming celebration of Labor Day, you should consider adding some seasonal favorites to your restaurant menu. How To Prepare Your Menu for Labor Day Adding some in-season holiday favorites to your menu is a great way to bring in customers, and keep prices down. Summer favorites like corn, watermelon, and BBQ are sure to please your guests. Pro Tip: If
This week’s Market News update features important information for all aspects of the produce industry. Here are some key points to consider for the future: BROCCOLI: Supplies are better this week as the fields are moving due to warm weather. Strong quality, with very good color. GREEN BEANS: Fair volume on green and there is more interest for French beans as the food
Here is a quick summary of this week’s (August 23rd) Market News highlights regarding the produce industry: MUSHROOMS: All specialty mushrooms are experiencing strong growth, according to the Mushroom Council. “In terms of the next Portabella, we’re seeing Oyster, Trumpet and Crimini carving out big roles on menus,”. “All are among the meatiest in taste; ideal for operators seeking more plant-forward dishes that
On average, Americans eat about 2 lbs of dried fruit each year. While raisins dominate the market, there are many varieties of dried fruit that can really elevate your dishes. Best Dried Fruits to Use Dried fruit can add delicious flavor to the dishes that you offer. Some of the more popular dried fruits include: Apple Dates Bananas Raisins Cantaloupe Mango Pineapple Citron Coconuts Kiwi Papaya
This week’s Market News Update features crucial information for all aspects of the produce industry. Here are some key points to consider: LEAF/ROMAINE: Demand is steady and pricing is firming up a bit. Romaine production supplies are beginning to trend below budget. We are experiencing some quality issues at the field level ultimately reducing yields. A cycle of heat spikes followed by humid,
From appetizers to garnish, carrots have more range than you might think! They work well as a raw vegetable grated on salads, roasted with brown sugar as a side, or cut into fries and paired with a dipping sauce as an appetizer. Chasin Foods sells carrots in sliced, diced, whole, and shredded to make any dish a possibility. Carrot Fries with Spicy Mayo
Here is a quick summary of this week’s (August 9th) Market News highlights regarding the produce industry: ONIONS: We’ll start harvest on Friday and start shipping next Monday 15- August-2021. We’ll start out with yellows and reds and then add whites toward the end of August. The crop looks good, and it’s starting to size up, too. The sizing is likely to start
Why you should use herbs in your restaurant dishes Using herbs in your restaurant dishes can be a great way to add flavor, nutrition, and easy presentation to your dishes. Customers often enjoy the boost of flavor and professional look of a plate being topped with fresh herbs. How to use herbs in your restaurant dishes There are a few different ways that your
This week’s Market News Update features vital information regarding the produce industry. Here are some key points to consider when preparing for the upcoming weeks: WATERMELON: As summer heat continues to have its way in the west and watermelon sales have accelerated tremendously as people look for some sweet relief. Supplies of Seedless and Mini Seedless are seeing very good to excellent quality
