April 10th, 2025

  Market NotesApril 10th, 2025 SPRING THINGS    Okay, it is officially ramp on season.  Volume is up, we are shipping out daily, and there is now enough volume and demand to justify airport runs. This involves shipping two master boxes each containing...

February 27th, 2025

  Market NotesFebruary 27th, 2025 GREEN GAGE GOODNESS Can a plum of the same name actually taste the same?  Actually, no.  For a few lucky customers across the country late summer yields a green gage plum grown in Morgan Hill, California that makes its...

January 30th, 2025

  Market NotesJanuary 30th, 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRES CONTINUE As of January 30, 2025, California is experiencing significant wildfire activity, particularly in the Los Angeles area. The Palisades Fire, which began on January 7, has been a major concern. Recent...

  Market NotesNovember 21st, 2024    YUMA GLOOMA   Several weeks ago, just after the transition, the fields in Yuma, Arizona got a serious drenching. This set back production a bit and caused prices to increase.  It also limited quality which caused many rejections...

October 24th, 2024

  Market NotesOctober 24th, 2024 CERTIFLATION – PART ONE   Introducing a new word. Certiflation is what happens when food safety certification becomes so excessive that price increases are required for businesses to survive. Certification is everywhere, it’s a...