Our weekly Market News highlight summary is here! Continue reading for an update on the produce industry: APPLES: The apple market remains firm with rising prices this week as demand remains strong as we approach February. Movement has been above expectations the last several months leaving growers with less inventory than expected; therefore, pushing prices higher. AVOCADOS: Mexico’s harvest is now producing more
Need some ideas for your next casual dining specials? We have some scrumptious entrees for your next big hit! Specialty Fruits and Vegetables We have a slew of fruits and vegetables to wet your customer’s appetites: Collard greens Green cabbage Corn cobs Daikon radish Grapefruit Related: Top Recipes for 2022 that Feature Fresh Foods Great Appetizer Items Give your customers tasty treats to
Your weekly Market News report is here! For an update on the produce industry, continue reading: LETTUCE: Supplies will be heavy the next two weeks. Now is a good time to increase your ten-week average. Quality has been very good, and the market is steady to slightly softer. Forecast is for prices to be steady at current levels for the next week or
Not only is fruit extremely healthy, but it’s also very versatile. While various melons and berries taste great plain, you can also use them in a variety of dishes. Here are a few ways to incorporate fruit into your menu: 1. Drinks Fruit infused water makes the perfect addition to beverages on your menu, whether they’re alcoholic or non-alcoholic. For something very simple, just
Our weekly Market News highlight summary is here! Continue reading for an update on the produce industry: LIMES: Market is quite active this week and prices are rising daily. Strong demand and extremely light volume continue to strain the supply chain. We are at risk of seeing some pro-rates if we cannot secure enough fruit at the border for contracts. It’s imperative we remain
New year, new menu! 2022 will be the year of fresh foods, plant-forward menus, and great eats—and we’re here to make it a reality. Related: Delicious Plant-Forward Meals Fresh vegetables make great plant-forward appetizers, like avocado fries, croquettes, tarts, and more! Get the best veggie appetizer recipes here. Or create robust salads for your menu that utilize the fresh produce
Your weekly Market News report is here! For an update on the produce industry, continue reading: CAULIFLOWER: The persistent extreme cold weather in the southern growing region has drastically reduced supply on more commodity items that now includes cauliflower. Overall good demand. Quality, sizing & texture look good. I am guessing about two weeks of tight supply on this item. ASPARAGUS: Steady on
With the beginning of new year consumers are focused on improving their eating habits. One of the best ways to start is consuming less animal-based foods and more plant-based food, this is called a plant-forward diet. This diet focuses on eating all natural foods, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. It has been proven that eating more plant-based foods decreases the risk for diseases and
Start the year off with a new Market News report update! Continue reading for recent highlights on the produce industry: AVOCADO: Market pricing is ticking up this week as high demand continues for the holidays. We are also seeing much higher field pricing in Mexico for many reasons including harvest crews being away for the holidays and a continued increase in global demand.
It’s Market News time! As the holidays pass, this week’s report holds fresh updates on the produce industry. Continue reading below: CELERY: Business is good in demand with sales for the Christmas holiday. Lighter supplies for us but plenty available in the industry. There are average supplies on the west coast. Quality is good and the market is better. MUSHROOM: Alert! The American
