Conventional Fruit Apples: Imported apples that are available to order are New Zealand Royal Gala, Braeburn, and Koru apples. We have Chilean Pink Lade and Honey Crisp apples in stock. Apricots: Look for first of the season Pride Packing apricots to be in stock for the weekend. Large Panta Packs and 26lb value box available. Bananas: Chiquita Bananas are in stock with a steady market for next week in supply and cost. Dole Baby & Plantain Bananas in stock with steady markets. Berries: Strawberries Market is steady on Strawberries. Blackberries market is stronger on Mexico blackberries. Northwest berries have started in a small way. Blueberries Market is steady. 12/6oz, 12/11oz, & 8/18oz in stock. Raspberries Market is steady on raspberries. Cantaloupe: Market is stronger on 9ct Cantaloupe and steady on 9ct, 12ct, and 15ct. Dulcinea 11ct Tuscan Cantaloupe are in stock. Citrus Variety: Chilean 10/3# Clementines are in stock. From Rising C Farms, we have Murcotts and Ortaniques in stock. Minneola Choice and Fancy available. Satsuma 10/3# bags are available. Cherries: Northwest cherries from Pride Packing now in stock. Look for 9-9.5 row 18lb cartons and 16/1# clamshells. First of the season Rainier Cherries from Pride Packing will be in stock for the weekend. Figs: Black Mission Figs, 12/1 pt, are due in Thursday (6/2). Grapes: USA XL green, red, and black seedless grapes from Coachella in stock. Look for market declines. Welch s large green and red pouch bags and clamshells in stock for next week. Look for market delclines. Grapefruit: California Grapefruit are in stock. The grapefruit market is high, but steady. California Rio Stars available in 23ct, 32ct, and 48ct. Honeydew: Market is weaker on Honeydew. Orange Flesh, Galia, Hami, Golden Dews, Juan Canary, and Lemondrop melons are now in stock and steady. Kiwi Fruit: Chilean Kiwi are available to order this week; market is steady. Mighties Kiwis in a 16/1# clamshell is in stock and steady. Zespri SunGold Kiwi are now available in trays. Lemons: Lemon market is high but steady. Limes: Lime market is coming down, especially on smaller sizes. 6/1/16 Page 1
Conventional Fruit Cont. Mangos: Large and small size mango market is steady. Champagne Mangos have about 2 weeks left of the season. Ataulfo Mangos have a steady market with great value on small sizes. Melons: Personal we have good supplies on personal melons with 8 and 9 counts in stock with promotion pricing, and the market is steady. Ducinea Purehearts in stock. Watermelons Seedless watermelon cartons are steady. Bin 60 & 75 count seedless are on hand. Nectarines: California panta pack Yellow and White Nectarines (44/48/50 Series) in stock now, with markets lower. California VF Yellow Nectarines, 60 series, with aggressive, promotional pricing. Pouch bag 2lb Nectarines are in stock. Prima One Layer Euro Nectarines now in stock, markets are lower. Oranges: Navel Oranges are still in good supply in both Choice and Fancy, and quality is very good; this will continue for a month and a half. Rising C Heirloom Oranges are in stock but coming to an end. Cara Cara Oranges are still available with the season at an end. Papaya: The Hawaiian Papaya market is steady. Diamondhead and Calavo label 8 and 9 counts are in stock. 9 count Maradol papayas in stock. Peaches: California panta pack Yellow and White Peaches (44/48/50 Series) in stock now, with markets lower. California VF Yellow Peachess, 60 series, with aggressive, promotional pricing. Pouch bag 2lb Peaches are in stock. Prima One Layer Euro Peaches now in stock, markets are lower. 2 layer donut peaches in stock for the end of the week from Kingsburg Orchards. Pears: Anjous, Bosc (US#1 & Fancy) and Red Anjou (US#1) pears in stock for next week from the Northwest. Chilean Packham pears, Wrap and Pack 40lb, in stock. 14ct Shinko Asian Pears from Chile for next week. New Zealand Taylor s Gold in stock. Pineapple: The Del Monte Pineapple market is steady with 6, 7, & 8 count in stock. Plums/Pluots: California 40 series Red and Black plums in stock and markets declining. 15/2# Pouch bag plums in stock. Look for Summeripe Black, Red and Green pluots to be in stock next week. From Family Tree, 1# clamshell pluots now available. Pomegranates: Pomegranates from Chile are in stock and available in a 10 count Euro box, markets decline from previous costs. To Stay Connected with United Salad Click on a Link Below Join Our Email List To Receive Weekly Promotions Follow 6/1/16 Page 2
Conventional Vegetables Anise: Market is steady on Anise this week. Artichokes: Artichoke market is strong but stead. 12ct, 18ct, and 24ct short stem artichokes are in stock. Asparagus: Market is steady on Washington 28# Large and Standard, and 20# Consumer. Steady on 11# jumbo. Asparation: Market is steady on asparation. 18 count is in stock. Avocados: The general market has leveled off; is not steady out of California and Mexico. Peru has started and gain strength mid-june. Chile will start in August. Market steady for 48ct and larger. P/L 32ct from Peru in this week. 60, 70, & 80ct are steady out of California and Mexico. Beans Green: Orange County label from California are in stock now and the market is steady. Beets: Market is steady on 12ct bunches, 25lb bag Red beets, Chiogga and 25lb Gold beets. Love beets, 12/8.8oz in stock. Bok Choy and Nappa: Market is weaker on Bok Choy, Nappa Cabbage, & Baby Bok Choy. Broccoli/Cauliflower: Market is strong but steady on both Broccoli and Cauliflower this week. Brussles Sprouts: Market is steady on Brussels Sprouts. Cabbage: Market is steady on Red and Savoy Cabbage and Green Cabbage. Dickey Farms Green Cabbage is in stock. Carrots: Market is steady on Cello, Clip Top, Peeled Carrots, 25# Jumbo, and 25# Juice. Celery: Market is steady on Celery this week. 6/1/16 Page 3
Conventional Vegetables Cont. Cilantro: Market is steady on cilantro this week form Boskovich and Local Cilantro from Cal Farms. Corn: Market is steady on Corn. 48ct White, Bi-color, and Yellow are all in stock. Cucumbers Regular: Market is steady with Selects and 36ct on hand. Cucumbers Euro: 12 count on hand out of Canada. Market is lower. Persian Cucumbers: 20/1# Persian Cucumber in stock from Veg Fresh Farms Eggplant: Market is higher on eggplant this week. Daikon/Green Onions/Radishes: Market is steady on 20# bulk Daikon. Green Onion market is steady on both iced and iceless. Oregon Radishes from Cal Farms is in stock and steady. Greens: Market is steady on Collards and Mustard greens. It is steady on Red and Green Chard. Endive & Escarole market is steady. Green and Tuscan Kale is steady. Radicchio and Belgium Endive are steady. Leeks: Market is steady on leeks from Beachside. Lettuce: Iceburg The Iceburg market is stronger. Leaf Green and Red Leaf is stronger on both California and and steady on NW product. Romaine Lettuce market is steady on California and NW Romaine. Mushrooms: White, Brown, and portabella mushrooms are in good supply this week and market is steady. Onion: Regular JBO Yellow Onions from California in stock. Market steady. NW Red Jumbo onions marekt is steady. White market is steady. Sweet Vidalias 40lb and 10/5# are in stock. New crop Red Sweet Onion from California in stock. Walla Walla s available June 9 or 10. Parsley: Market is steady on Italian and Curly Parsley from Boskovich. Peppers, Bell: Green Large/XL markets are higher and choice is higher. All USA grown. Hot House Market is steady on Large and XXL sizes. Field Red and Yellow Choice market is steady. Peppers, Chili: The Chili Pepper market is gaining strength as USA product lacks heavy production. Jalapeno and Serrano peppers no change. Pasilla peppers are steady. Tomatillos are steady. 6/1/16 Page 4
Conventional Vegetables Cont. Peppers, Specialty: Mini Sweet Pepper market is steady on 1 & 2lb bags. Potatoes: Color Market is lower on Red and Yukon Golds. White Rose market is lower. Tasteful Selections in stock and supplies are steady. Russet Market is steady on cartons and bag russets. Idaho Burbank s/kennebec s are steady with good supply. Rapini: Market is steady on Rapini this week. Rhubarb: Market is stronger on 20lb Field Rhubarb. Root Vegetables: Market is steady on Rutabagas, Parsnips, and Turnips. Shallots/Garlic: 20/1lb shallots in stock. Market continues to grow higher. Garlic remains very tight and expensive. Snow and Snap Peas: The market is stronger on both Snap Peas and Snow Peas. Spinach: Market is steady on Northwest spinach from Dickey Farms. Squash: Soft Zucchini market is steady with NW on hand. Yellow Squash and Grey Squash markets are steady. Hard Market is lower. Butternut, Danish, and Spaghetti Squash in stock. Tomatoes: Large Rounds are steady this week, especially on 2 layer 4x5. TOV tomatoes are cheap now. Grape tomatoes are up slightly. Romas are still very cheap and promotable right now. Cherry tomatoes are steady. Tomatoes, Specialty: In stock from Village Farms are Red & Yellow Cherry, and Orange Grape with promotional pricing. Limited Edition Snack Tomatoes (Cherry, Red & Golden Grape, Mix Medley) in stock. Promotion on Pint Symphony Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes and 1lb Camparis from Windset Farms. 1Lb Yams: 5lb bag yams in stock from Quail Farms. All yams and sweet potatoes are very tight. 6/1/16 Page 5
Organic Fruit Apples: Markets are very strong on all varieties of Organic Apples and will continue to be all the way through the summer. We currently have Granny Smith, Gala, and Goldens. Braeburns and fuji due Sunday (6/5). Bag Apples: we currently have 12/3# Organic Gala Apples in stock. Avocados: Calavo label organic 48ct and 60ct are stronger. Organic 32ct avocados are in stock and very short. Bananas: Market is steady on bananas this week on product of Mexico and Ecuador. Berries: Market is weaker on California Strawberries. Raspberry market is steady from Driscoll s. Blueberries from Washington pints and 18oz will be in stock for Thursday. Blackberries are in stock from Driscoll s. Citrus: Market is very strong on 95ct lemons. Lime market is very strong; 175/200ct in stock. 48ct Rio Star Texas Grapefruit are done. 48ct Rio Grapefruit is stronger and steady on 10/4# bags out of California. Gold Nugget Tangerines are in stock and steady. Grapes: Anthony Vineyards 18lb green, red and black seedless graps from California in stock. Quality and flavor are good. Master s Touch and Llano Red and Green seedless from Mexico in stock. Market is lower as volume grows. N. California districts 3-4 weeks away. Kiwi: Steady market out of Italy on 33 count and Volume Fill cases. 20/1# bags are available and steady. New Crop New Zealand will be available next week. Mangos: Market is steady on Jumbo Mexican Tommy Atkins. We have 6ct. in stock. Melons: New Crop Organic Cantaloupe melons 9 & 12ct are in stock; market is weaker. Organic Honeydew 6 ct are on deal. Orange Flesh Melons are in stock. 5ct Organic Seedless Watermelons and bins in stock. Mini melons are weaker on 11 & 6ct. Oranges: Market is a little stronger on 72ct Fancy Navel Oranges & steady on 10/4# bag Navel Oranges. Organic Cara Cara oranges are steady. Pears: Argentinian Anjou available in 90ct and larger. 70/80ct Bartletts in stock. Abate Fetal Pears from Argentina are steady. Organic Bosc Pears are in stock and steady. Pineapple: We have 8ct Pineapples in stock this week and market is steady. Soft Fruit: Peaches are a little weaker on 50 series. Nectarines are a little weaker on 50 series. 16#/2 layer Flavorosa Pluots are in stock and steady. 6/1/16 Page 6
Organic Vegetables Asparagus: Figure market to remain steady on Northwest product. Beets: Figure to remain steady on gold and up a little on red bunch. Broccoli: Broccoli price is up a little. Baby broccoli will remain steady. Cabbage: Green and Red Cabbage will come down a little this week. Bok Choy will be up a little. Carrots: Peeled carrots, Cello carrots, and Bunch carrots are steady from California. Cauliflower: Organic Cauliflower market will be steady this week. Celery: Celery market will come off a little. Cucumber: Cucumbers will start going up. English Cucumbers will be up a little out of Canada. Eggplant: Eggplant market will come down a little this week. Greens: Green, Rainbow, and Red Chard markets are up a little and Green and Red Kale remain steady. Leeks are in stock from Cal Organic and market is steady. Herbs: Cilantro is steady with Nortwest product in stock. Curly and Italian Parsley will remain steady. Lettuce: Green and Red Leaf lettuce will be steady from Cal-Organic. Romain lettuce from Cal-Organic will be up a little. Iceburg lettuce will be up a little. Living Butter is steady from Hollandia. Mushrooms: Steady on pkg and bulk brown and white mushrooms. And a steady market on Portabella and Shiitake Mushrooms. 6/1/16 Page 7
Organic Vegetables Cont. Onions: Green Onions will be steady and out of the Northwest. Yellow Onions are steady on 40lb jumbo and 16/3# bags. Red Onions will be steady on both 40lb jumbo and 16/3# bags. Vidalia Onions are in stock. Peppers: Organic Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers will be steady this week from Canada/Holland. Organic Green Bell Peppers will remain steady. Organic Red Peppers from Canada and Holland will be steady. Potatoes: Organic Yukon Gold A Potatoes and 16/3# bags will be off a little next week. Red A potatoes are steady and 16/3# bags are down a little. Organic Russet Potatoes and 16/3# bags are up next week. All are in stock and available. Squash: Zucchini squash will remail weak this week. Hard squash is steady with plenty in stock. Yellow squash will start heading up. Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes will remain steady from Baja. Del Cabo Cherry and Grape tomatoes will be steady with good supply. Beefsteak tomatoes and TOV s will be steady this week. 10# Heirlooms from Terra Bella have volume increasing slowly and market is steady. Tasti-Lee High-Lycopene 15# tomatoes are in stock. New next week: OG 2ct Beefsteak Clamshells. Promote This Week: Conventional Fruit: Chelan Cherries from Pride Packing Koru Apples from New Zealand Chilean Pink Lady apples Pride Packing Apricots Donut Peaches from Kingsburg Orchard Prima Peaches and Nectarines Personal Seedless Melons Zespri Kiwi from New Zealand Black Mission Figs Conventional Vegetables: California Red Sweet Onions Symphony Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes Large White Mushrooms from Yamhill County Baby Kumatos from Sunset Mastronardi Washington Green Cabbage Yellow Imperial Onions Hot house Red, Yellow, Orange peppers. 70ct Grow Tray Pack, Eco Farms Avocado 20/2# Avocado Bags. Organics: New crop Washington Blueberries Anthony Vineyard Seedless grapes Mini Seedless Watermelon 20/1# Bag Kiwi GROW label bananas 10# Mixed Heirlooms from Terra Bella 6/1/16 Page 8