November 12, 2015

November 12, 2015

  Market Notes   November 12, 2015   PRECISION TRANSITION??? The transition from the Salinas Valley to Yuma could not have been more perfectly timed. Well, okay, maybe by one week. The rains came to Central California early this week and while they may have been brief...
November 12, 2015

November 5, 2015

  Market Notes   November 5, 2015   WINTER CITRUS The winter citrus season has begun. We are working with some new growers this season so the menu has changed a bit. The area we select from is one that has been hit hard by the drought and we have to use numerous...
November 12, 2015

October 29, 2015

  Market Notes   October 29, 2015   M&MM The buzz continues to grow. We are now convinced that we have some wonderful new products to offer. The Masquerade is continuing to gain interest and we are seeing the results in restaurants and retail as well. This...
November 12, 2015

October 22, 2015

  Market Notes   October 22, 2015   MORE DECOR There are bales of hay, painted pumpkins, bunches of wheat, glazed gourds, fall leaves, grape leaves that are all pretty much required décor during the fall harvest season. The cornucopia is in its prime. Hard squash...
November 12, 2015

October 15, 2015

  Market Notes   October 15, 2015   BABY VEG SHORTAGE NO MORE Things are finally easing up and we even have some dates on availability. But first let’s talk about the tough stuff. Stone fruit is gapping as California has finished and South America has not yet begun....
November 12, 2015

October 8, 2015

  Market Notes   October 8, 2015   BABY VEG SHORTAGE The heavy rains combined with all around crappy weather have greatly affected the availability of French Beans, Peeled Carrots, Rainbow Carrots, Baby Squash, Snow Peas and Snap Peas. These items are expected to be...