Produce News

Valencia oranges have just about finished up for the year, but the transition to the fall/ winter navel variety has not been so smooth. The navel oranges are not quite ready to harvest, and Valencia supply is little to nothing. With demand unchanged, what supply is available

We currently have a great selection of beautiful organic green tomatoes here at C&L Produce! Not only are they perfect for frying up to a golden crisp, but this item can also be used in many other creative ways. Perhaps used in a chutney combined with onions, garlic, salt,

The market for avocados is experiencing a wide gap in supply currently. The prices of avocados are rising substantially, to well over seventy dollars per case! The insane price is due to hold for a few weeks- the California crops have finished earlier than expected, and the

Check out these gorgeous Jimmy Nardello peppers (pictured here)! Their thin skin is perfect for frying or charring, and their bright red color is sure to delight any patron. We also have a mixed variety pepper box with many of the summertime varieties available including Jimmy Nardello,

Asparagus is an item to watch this week. This product has a hard time growing in hot weather. When the temperatures rise substantially, the asparagus grows too fast and becomes oversized, making it quite unappetizing. Because of this, there is a limited supply of the Mexican product

These German butterball potatoes are melt in your mouth delicious! This potato variety is a beautiful golden color with an extra smooth, buttery taste. Their round shape and varying sizes make them perfect for any main dish accompaniment. Try these special potatoes today while they are freshest!

We have been receiving the most beautiful mixed variety boxes of organic summer squash! Colors are deep and vibrant, shapes interesting and unique. Fresh from a variety of local farms, these organic squashes are a must try!

English cucumbers are creeping up in price due to issues at the field level. The English cucumbers coming from Mexico have finished, and the California harvest areas are behind schedule. With a low supply and high demand, prices are being driven up.

Move over edamame, fresh garbanzo beans are here! These bright green, fuzzy little pods are delicious in any application you can imagine. Check out just some of the ways to use these cute little pods:  Pop them raw out of their shells (they have one or two

Local corn from Brentwood has returned! The area is known for growing this crop for a reason- the sweetness of this California grown corn is unparalleled. They are coming to us looking beautiful, and only going to improve as the season gets rolling. We have a great