Notes from the Green Grocer -- Nov. 14, 2006

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LETTUCE MARKET: Boston, Romaine, Greenleaf, Redleaf: Shippers are transitioning from Salinas to the desert in the next week; pricing is unsettled. Iceberg: Huron is in full swing with Yuma and the California desert starting up; prices are unchanged.



BERRY NEWS: Strawberries and Long Stem Strawberries: Quality is deteriorating with rain in the central coast; prices are up; New Zealand stems and regular berries are here; prices are very high. Blackberries: Quality and availability is good. Blueberries: Argentina has excellent product; prices are low. Raspberries: California fruit still has excellent quality; prices are unchanged…

TOMATO UPDATE: Two Layer Repack Tomatoes and Loose Tomatoes: Supply is a little bit light; prices are edging up especially on large fruit: first arrivals of Florida fruit is set to arrive this week. Cluster Tomatoes: Prices are up. Cherry Tomatoes: Quality is very good; prices are unchanged. Grape Tomatoes: Prices are reasonable. Roma Tomatoes: Prices perking up, quality is very good. Heirloom Tomatoes: Still plenty of product available; prices are moving up.

FRESH FRUITS: Apples: California fruit is still available and Northern fruit supply is holding up; prices are down. Cantaloupes: Desert fruit is all but finished; new crop Mexican fruit is very high. Honeydews: Good supplies of large fruit; 8 count is in short supply; prices remain low. Green and Red Grapes: California quality is still good; premium green seedless is the only way to go, prices are firm. Oranges: Quality of choice Valencia oranges for juicing is mediocre at best; Navel oranges for slicing are here and quality is much improved. Grapefruit: Texas fruit is here; quality is excellent. Lemons: Supplies are good; prices are down. Limes: Mexican domestic pull is causing prices to rise. Mangoes: Brazilian Tommy Atkins are still very good; prices are unchanged. Stone Fruit: No nectarines; new crop Chilean peaches are here but they are hard, small, and green; California plums are still available but quality is weak; Chilean cherries are very nice. There are good supplies of Apples, Kiwi’s, Persimmons, Pomegranates, and Pears...

FRESH VEGETABLES: Artichokes: Supplies are still short; prices are very high. Asparagus: Prices are up as we transition into Mexican grass; grass is sizing smaller than usual. Bok Choy and Napa Cabbage: No changes to report. Blue Lake Beans: Prices are heading up as we head into Thanksgiving. Broccoli: Supply is good; prices are down. Cauliflower: Prices have leveled off. Cabbage: No change in prices. Carrots: Supplies are better; prices are down. Celery: Pricing is up in due to holiday demand. Cucumbers: Supply is light; prices are up. Eggplant: Quality is good; prices are low. Green Onions: Supplies are good; prices are off. Red Onions: Quality is excellent; prices are unchanged. Yellow Onions: The market is unchanged; quality is good. White Onions: No changes to report. Potatoes: New crop is here; prices are low and quality is excellent. Kale, Curly Parsley and Italian Parsley: Supplies are good; prices are up on curly parsley. Green, Red, and Gold Bell Peppers: Green bells are cheap; red, orange, and gold peppers are still very high. Green Zucchini: Prices are coming down as Mexican fields dry out. Yellow Squash: Crookneck quality is good; prices are low. Gold Zucchini: New crop Mexican gold bar is improving in numbers; prices are down; straightneck is still cheaper. Hard Squash: Winter varieties of hard squash are now available including turban, delicata and gold nugget. Baby Squashes: Supply is good and prices are low but with the holiday on the horizon prices will be moving up. French and Yellow Wax Beans: Supplies are adequate but as with the baby squashes holiday demand will push price higher. There are good supplies of Chard, Leeks, and Snap Peas...

As with all fresh fruits and vegetables, the market could change daily . . .

Further description of all the fruits and vegetables mentioned above can be found at Whole Health Foods and Wegman's Online Produce Encylopedia.


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