united salad market updates week of
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United Salad Market Updates Week of: 06/14/2021
Apples: Most varieties are little stronger and tighter as we get towards the end of the season. Offshore apples are late this year and much tighter due to weather. Asparagus: Market remains strong.
Mexico 11lb jumbo, 28lb standard, Large, and small in stock.
Avocado: Market is steady on all sizes out of Mexico. Bananas: Good supplies on Ready and Firm Chiquita Bananas in stock for next week.
Dole/Del Monte Bananas currently unavailable. Beans, Green: Market is steady, for next week supply. Berries:
Blackberries: Steady Markets on Driscoll’s, steady on P/L.
Blueberries: Steady market on new crop, Steady market on Chilean Fruit.
Raspberries: Steady Markets on Driscoll’s, steady on P/L.
Strawberries: Market remains steady on Driscoll’s, steady on P/L Broccoli: Market is steady, Broccoli Crowns in stock. Brussels sprouts: Market is steady, NW grown in stock!
25lb bulk in stock. 12/2lb in stock.
Cabbage: California grown
Green: Market is steady, NW Grown.
Red: Market is steady. Quality is good.
Savoy: Market is strong. Quality is good. Carrots: Market is steady. Cauliflower: Market is trending lower, 12ct & 6ct in stock. Celery: Market is steady for next week. Cilantro: Market is steady, All grown in Mexico. Citrus:
Grapefruit: Market is strong. Volume is limited with hit market.
Lemon: Good quality and supply.
Lime: Market is extremely tight on large fruit.
Oranges: Oranges continue to be a challenge due to warmer weather. Corn: Market is steady, Prime Time white and yellow in stock. Cucumbers: Market is steady!
Persian: 8/2lb in stock! Eggplant: Market is steady, 24ct in stock. Fennel/Anise: Market is steady, supplies are good. Grapes: Market is trending higher on Green Grapes, Steady on Red Grapes.
Red: 19lb LG Welch’s Scarlet Royal, Pretty Lady Scarlet Royal, & 6/3lb Clamshell in Stock.
Green: 19lb LG Welch’s Autumn King, 19lb XL Pretty Lady Emerald, & 6/3lb Clamshell in stock.
Black: 19lb LG Autumn Royal, 6/3lb clamshell in stock. Lettuce, Iceberg: Market is steady, Quality is good. Lettuce, Leaf:
Romaine and Romaine Hearts: Market is steady, quality is good. Demand is projected to increase in the next coming weeks.
Green and Red Leaf: Market is steady on both red and Green.
Cantaloupes: Steady markets Import 12ct in stock, Del Monte MAG Melons in stock.
Honeydew: Market is strong, Mexico product in stock.
Watermelons: Market is stronger on cartons and Mini Melons. Mushrooms: Supplies are better and steady. Onions, Green: Market is steady. Onions: Market is steady, NW storage crops are winding down, white onions now coming out of MX.
Red: Quality is good. Market is weaker.
Yellow: Quality is good. Market is weaker.
Melons:
Pears: General Market is a little stronger as many local shippers start to finish. Pea, Snow/Snap: Market is steady, NW Grown. Peppers:
Green: Market remains active, especially large size.
Red: Market is trending down. Quality is good, Primetime Label.
Yellow: Market is trending down. Quality is good.
Mini Sweets: Market is weaker for next week. Volume is improving and quality is good. Chilies:
Jalapenos: Market is very active. Quality is good. With California & Mexico supplies.
Pasilla: Market is very active. Quality is good, California and Mexico supply.
Serrano: Market is active. Quality is good.
Tomatillo: Market is steady. Quality is good. Pineapples: Chiquita Fruit 6ct and 8ct market is steady, Honey Glow Market is steady. Potatoes, Baker: Market is steady on Russets. Yams/ Sweet Potatoes: Steady markets on yams and sweets. Potatoes, Colored:
Reds: Market is steady. Quality is good.
Yellows: Market is stronger. Quality is good. New in stock!!!
Anaya fingerling Potato 24/2lb. Fingerling Sunset Medley.
Rooster Baby Potatoes 24/2lb.
Sunrise one bite Medley Potato 12/4oz. Spinach: We have NW Grown, the Supply and Quality is good. Stone fruit:
Peaches: Yellow-Spring Princess-Market is slightly lower. White-Rich Snow- Market is steady
Nectarines: Yellow-Honey Spring-Market is lower. White-Nature’s Snow- Market Steady
Apricots: Volume Fill-Market is Steady, 48/50 Size PP: Market is Steady.
Plums: Black-Ebony Jewels 50s and Red Splendor 50s Squash:
Zucchini: Market is trending up.
Yellow: Market is trending up. Hard Squash:
Danish: Market is steady. Quality is good.
Butternut: Market is steady. Quality is good.
Spaghetti: Market is steady. Quality is good. Tomato:
Cherry: Market is really tight, for the next few weeks.
Grape: Market is very tight.
Roma: Market is very tight.
Rounds: Supply remains tight due to high demand.
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