Produce News

The price of strawberries has took quite a jump this past week. The heavy rains we recently experienced coupled with the colder weather make it a difficult time for this summertime fruit. The increased cold weather pricing of strawberries is due to hold until the springtime. We

After an EXTREMELY rough few weeks for avocados, they are finally starting to trend down in price. The Mexican harvest is getting going, and we are finally seeing prices fall below that $100 mark. While still expensive to use right now, supply is picking back up. We anticipate

Fall harvest season is in full swing! Cranberries from Massachusetts have been rolling in, as well as persimmons (hachiya and fuyu varieties ). These fall favorites let us know that the holidays are right around the corner!  We are also a few weeks into pomegranate season, which

The price for blueberries is on the rise. Volume harvested on the West Coast is expected to drop dramatically with the transition of growing areas. Berries will be smaller in size and sold at a higher price.

With Autumn officially here, we are seeing beautiful pumpkins and winter squash all over the market. We have a wonderful variety of decor pumpkins including cheese, French, white, peanut, fairy tale, jarradale, and turban to name but a few! We also have tiger, white stripe and orange

Sweet peppers hit their stride in late summer, and this year is no different. There are many interesting varieties to choose from, but we especially love the Jimmy Nardello pepper (pictured here). This pepper has an incredibly thin skin and long shape. It’s thin skin is perfect

Because the harvest season for California asparagus has closed, growing areas have shifted to Mexico. However, there is a limited supply currently coming out of Mexico, and farmers are having a hard time keeping up with the demand. Short supply and high demand always equals a higher price.

Squash blossoms have entered the market in full swing and are looking fantastic. These tender, tasty summer flowers bloom directly out of the top of the squash. They are a real statement piece on any plate, sure to get your guests talking! Try them stuffed with cheese

We are in full swing of summer, which means strawberries, raspberries, and black berries are all coming out of Watsonville, California. Being harvested just a mere eighty miles south of us, these local sweet treats are able to stay on the vine longer, allowing them to develop

Beautiful organic mixed medley tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes are coming through our warehouse daily. Their striking colors paired with that familiar summer flavor make these California tomatoes a must try. We have the mix medley tomatoes as either a mixed pack or can be sold as a