Conventional Fruit Apples: New crop Galas from Pride Packing have been delayed and we wil now see these towards the end of next week. New crop bin and tray pack Ginger Gold apples are now in stock. Apricots: Pride Packing apricots are winding down for the season, look for smaller size 80/88 panta packs, 24lb VF and 26lb Farmer Pack while supplies last for the season. Bananas: Chiquita Bananas are in stock with a steady market for next week in supply and cost. Look for Ecuadorian grown fruit next week. Dole Baby & Plantain Bananas in stock with steady markets. Berries: Strawberries Market is steady. Blackberries market is steady on Northwest berries. Blueberries Market is stronger. 12/6oz, 12/11oz, & 8/18oz in stock. Raspberries Market is steady on raspberries this week. Cantaloupe: Market is stronger on 9 ct and 12 ct Cantaloupe. Market is steady on Dulcinea Tuscan Cantaloupe. Hermiston Bin cantaloupe in stock. Cherries: The season is winding down. There is outstanding quality from Hood River Cherry Co on Jumbo Dardk Cherries for next week. Citrus Variety: Tangerine Little Cuties are in stock in 15/2lb and 10/3lb bags. Australian Daisy Mandarines done for the year. Australian Minneolas are in stock. Dragonfruit: 11 count Dragonfruit out of Florida is in stock and available to order. Figs: Black Mission Fig and Brown Turkey Fig markets are stronger. Both are in stock. Grapes: Welches Red and Green seedles grapes bags and clamshells in stock, markets steady and promotable. Pretty Lady Red, Green, and Black seedless grapes in stock. Markets are steady and promotable for next week. Clamshell 1lb Champagne grapes in stock at a new lower price this week. California Red Globe Grapes now in stock. Grapefruit: California grapefruit market is hight and tight this week. 18, 23, 32, and 48 counts are in stock. 8/5# bags are available this week. Honeydew: Market is steady on Honeydew with 5 and 6 count in stock. 5 count Peacock label orange honeydew are in stock. Italian Prunes: First of the season early Italian prunes from Orchard View Farms are now in stock. 8/3/16 Page 1
Conventional Fruit Cont. Kiwi Fruit: Chilean Kiwi market is steady. Mighties Kiwis in a 16/1# clamshell is in stock and steady. Zespri SunGold Kiwi in 25ct trays are now available. Lemons: Lemon market steady right now. Deals are on Large sizes (75-115 counts). Limes: Lime market is high this week, pricing is the same on all sizes. Mangos: Jumbo Keitt Mangos 4/5/6 count arrive today. Large size mango market is weak and promotable and smaller size is gaining strength. Champagne and Ataulfo Mangoes are both done. Melons: Personal Market is stronger on personal melons. 9ct Dulcinea in stock. Dulcinea Sunny Gold 8ct Mini Melon are done. Watermelons Market is steady on bin seeded and seedless. Hermiston Melon bins in stock. Melons: Variety Variety melons market is steady. In stock now: Peacock label Galia, Santa Claus, Canari, Sharlyn, Hami, Casaba and Crenshaw. Nectarines: Pride Packing has yellow and white nectarines available to order and are very promotable now through September. Panta Packs, 24lb VF, 14lb Pouch Bags, and 24lb Farmer Pack all in stock. Promotional opportunity on 54/56 Panta pack Yellow and white nectarines. Oranges: California naves are done for the year. Australian Navels, 56 and 72 counts in stock. Chilean navels 56 & 72 are in stock this week and 9/3lb bag navels from Chile are available. California Valencias will arrive for Monday delivery at a promotional price. 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: Pride Packing has yellow and white peaches available to order and are very promotable now through September. Panta Packs, 24lb VF, 14lb Pouch Bags, and 24lb Farmer Pack all in stock. VF Elberta Peaches from Hood River now in stock. Pears: NW grown Anjou Pears in stock. New Crop Hood River Bartlett Pears US#1 and Fancy in stock. Chilean Packham and Bosc Pears, Wrap and Pack 40lb in stock. California Stark Crimson pears in stock. Crunchy Gold Asian Pears from Kingsburg Orchards now in stock in a 16ct Euro one layer. Pineapple: The Del Monte Pineapple market is steady on all sizes. There will be a deal on 8ct for Sunday. Plums: California US No. 1 and Farmer Pack 30 series Red and Black plums in stock and markets are up a little. 15/2lb Pouch Bag plums in stock and Prima Black plums in stock. Pluots: Look for Summeripe Black Raspberry and Dapple pluots are in stock now and next week. From Family Tree One pound clamshell pluots in stock. Pomegranates: First of the season 30 count Pomegranates will be in stock for Monday deliveries. 8/3/16 Page 2
Conventional Vegetables Anise: Market is steady on Anise this week. Artichokes: Artichoke market is steady. 12ct and 24ct short stem artichokes are in stock. Asparagus: Market is stronger on Mexico 11lb large. Stronger on 11lb standard, 11lb jumbo, and 11lb small. Artisan Broccoli: Market is steady on Artisan Sweet Broccoli from Tanimura & Antle. 18 count is in stock. Avocados: Harvest from Mexico is peaking on 60/70ct, with very little 48ct and larger fruit. A small amount of Peru still coming into the US. California harvest is winding down. Market is tight on 48ct and larger. Small fruit 60ct and smaller are weaker. 20/2# bags are steady. Beans Green: Orange County label from California are in stock now and the market is steady. The local market is weaker from Washington and Oregon. 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 steady on Northwest Bok Choy, Nappa Cabbage, & California Baby Bok Choy. Broccoli/Cauliflower: Market is steady on Broccoli and Cauliflower this week. Brussles Sprouts: Market is steady on Brussels Sprouts. Cabbage: Market is steady on Northwest Red and Savoy Cabbage and Green Cabbage. Carrots: Market is steady on Cello, Peeled Carrots, 25# Jumbo, 25# Juice and 50# Clip Top carrots. Celery: Market is steady on celery this week. 8/3/16 Page 3
Conventional Vegetables Cont. Cilantro: Market is stronger on cilantro this week from Boskovich and stronger on Local Cilantro from Cal Farms & Carpinito. Corn: Market is steady. Brentwood 48ct Bi Color, and Yellow in stock. Washington Yellow, White, and Bi-color in stock both in cartons and bins. NW bi-color bins and carton are due in on Thursday. Cucumbers Regular: Market is stronger with 36 & 72ct selects. Washington crop in stock. Cucumbers Euro: 12 count on hand out of Canada. Market is weaker. Pickling Cucumbers: 25# Washington in stock now. Eggplant: Market is weaker on eggplant this week; all product coming from Washington now. Daikon/Green Onions/Radishes: Market is steady on 20# bulk Daikon. Green Onion market is steady on iceless from Boskovich and Iced from Carighino Farms. Oregon Radishes from Cal Farms is in stock and steady. Greens: Market is steady on NW Collards and Mustard greens. It is steady on NW Red and Green Chard. California Endive & Escarole market is stronger. NW Green and California Tuscan Kale is steady. Radicchio and Belgium Endive are steady. Leeks: Market is steady on Ralph s Greenhouse Washington Leeks. Lettuce: Iceburg The Iceburg market is stronger this week. Leaf Green and Red Leaf is steady on California product and on NW product. Romaine Lettuce market is weaker on California and steady on NW Romaine. Mushrooms: White and Brown mushrooms are in good supply this week and market is steady. Portabella mushrooms will be short this week. Onion: Regular NW JBO Yellow Onions market is weaker on local product. NW Red Jumbo market is weaker. White market is weaker. 2# local Yellow and White bags in stock. Sweet Walla Wallas are steady; 40# & 50# Jumbo, Jumbo Bins, 10/5# and 16/3# in stock. Bulk and 24/2# Red Italian sweets in stock and steady. Parsley: Market is steady on Italian and Curly Parsley from Boskovich and Cal Farms. Peppers, Bell: Green Market is weaker out of Washington on L/XL sizes. Choice market is weaker out of Washington. Hot House Market is steady on all sizes. Field Red market is steady and Yellow market is steady. Peppers, Chili: The Chili Pepper market is steady right now with Local Chilis from Washington and Oregon starting. Supplies are plentiful. Tomatillos still coming out of Mexico this week. 8/3/16 Page 4
Conventional Vegetables Cont. Peppers, Specialty: Mini Sweet Pepper market is stonger on 18/1# & 9/2# bags this week. Ginger market is steady this week. Potatoes: Color Market is steady on Red and Yukon Golds out of Washington. White Rose market is steady, new crop out of Stockton. Tasteful Selections in stock and supplies are steady. Russet Market is stronger on cartons and bag russets, all new crop. Idaho Burbank s/ Kennebec s are steady with good supply. Rapini: Market is steady on Rapini this week. Rhubarb: Market is strong but steady on 20lb Field Rhubarb. Root Vegetables: Market is steady on Rutabagas, Parsnips, and Turnips. Shallots/Garlic: 20/1lb shallots in stock. Garlic remains very tight and expensive. Snow and Snap Peas: The market is weaker on 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 market is stronger and Grey Squash market is a little stronger. Hard Market is steady on all hard squash. Tomatoes: Round and Roma tomatoes markets are coming down, and romas are very promotable. TOV tomatos and 1 Layer Hot House market is cheap and promotable right now. Grape tomato market is very cheap and promotable. Good quality heirlooms are available. Tomatoes, Specialty: From Village Farms are 1lb TOV Campari, Heavenly Marzano and Cabernet Tomatoes in stock with promotional volume and pricing. Limited Edition snack tomatoes in stock; look for Cherry, Red & Golden Grape, and Mixed Medley. Promotional opportunity continues on 1lb TOV Avalantino Tomatoes from Canada. Good volume on 2lb Pouch Bag Roma Tomatoes from Wilson Produce. From Sunset, promote Zima, Wild Wonder, Angel Sweet, and One Sweet tomatoes. Yams: 5lb bag yams in stock from Quail Farms. All yams and sweet potatoes are very tight. New crop has started in a small way. They will remain tight for the next 3-4 weeks. New crop #1 and Medium Beaurgard yams in stock. New Crop #1 sweet potatoes in stock. 8/3/16 Page 5
Organic Fruit Apples: New crop WA early Gold and Gala are in stock. Market is weaker on Cripps Pink and very strong on Braeburn and Fuji. Washington is 1-2 weeks away from Honey Crisps and Sweet tango harvest. We currently have 12/3# Organic Grannysmith, Cripps Pink and Fuji apples are in stock. Bananas: Market is steady on bananas this week on product of Mexico and Ecuador. Berries: Market is steady on California Well Pict and P/L Strawberries. Raspberry market is steady from Driscolls. Blueberry market is stronger on all packs from Washington, with full pints and 6oz available. Blackberry market is steady from Driscolls this week. Citrus: Organic Satsuma Tangerines out of Peru are in stock. Market is stronger on 95ct lemons. Lime market is steady; 175/200ct in stock. 48ct Rio Grapefruit are stronger out of California. Grapes: Market is steady on Anthony Organics Red, Green and Black seedless 19# grapes. Size, condition and flavor are very good. Kiwi: Market is steady on 33ct, volume fill and weaker on 20/1# cases. Mangos: Market is steady at very promotable levels. 10 count in stock. Melons: Organic Cantaloupe melons 9 & 12ct are steady, Del Bosque label. New crop Hermiston organic cantaloupe in stock. Organic honeydew are weaker 6 & 8 ct available. 5ct Mini seedless watermelon are steady and good value. Inaba Farms Black Watermelon available. Oranges: Market is weaker on 72ct Fancy Navel Oranges and steady on 10/4# bag Navel Oranges. 88ct Organic Navels in stock now. New crop 72ct and 113ct Valencia Oranges in stock now. Pears: New crop California 70/80ct Bartlett pears are in stock now. New crop Red Crimson Pears will start next week. Bosc new crop will start in about 2 weeks. Pineapple: We have 8ct Pineapples in stock this week and market is weaker. Soft Fruit: New crop Washington 40 series peaches in stock. New Crop Washington 40 series Nectarines in stock. 28# Volume Fill 30ct Red/Black Plums in stock. 8/3/16 Page 6
Organic Vegetables Avocados: Organic 48ct and 60ct are very strong. Organic 32ct avocados are also stronger this week. 12/2# bags in stock this week. Beets: Figure to remain steady on gold and red bunch. Broccoli: Broccoli will be steady this week with local available. Baby broccoli will remain steady. Cabbage: Green is steady and Red is steady. Bok Choy will be steady this week. Carrots: Peeled carrots and Cello carrots are steady from Northwest. Bunch carrots from Ralph s in Washington are now available, market is steady. Cauliflower: Organic Cauliflower market will be steady this week. Celery: Celery market will be steady this week. Cucumber: Cucumbers market is a little weaker this week. Greens: Green, Rainbow, and Red Chard markets are steady from the Northwest. Green and Red Kale remain steady from the Northwest. Leeks from Ralph s are now available. 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. Iceburg lettuce will be steady. Living Butter is steady from Hollandia. Mushrooms: Steady on package and bulk brown and white mushrooms. And a steady market on Portabella and Shiitake Mushrooms. Onions: Green Onions will be stronger 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. 8/3/16 Page 7
Organic Vegetables Cont. Peppers: Organic Orange and Yellow Bell Peppers will be steady this week from Canada/Holland. Organic Green Bell Peppers coming in from Washinton this week. Organic Red Peppers from Canada and Holland will be steady. Potatoes: Organic Yukon Gold A Potatoes and 16/3# bags will be steady from the NW. Red A potatoes and 16/3# bags will be steady from NW. Organic Russet Potatoes and 16/3# bags will be steady next week. All are in stock and available. Squash: Zucchini squash will be steady this week. Hard squash is strong this week. Yellow squash will be steady. Tomatoes: Roma tomatoes are higher market. Del Cabo Cherry will be short. Grapes from Del Cabo steady. Beefsteak tomatoes and TOV s will have good supplies. 10# Mixed Heirlooms from Durst are higher market; Terra Bella MX are coming. California open Pint cherry and grape tomatoes from Durst available and market steady; good supplies through October. Dry Farmed Early Girl Tomates in 8/16oz clamshell from Jacobs Farm in stock. Promote This Week: Conventional Fruit: First of the Season Pomegranates Pride Packing Peaches and Nectarines Tuscan Cantaloupe Driscoll s Strawberries Dragonfruit NW Bin Ginger Gold Apples Jumbo Kiett Mangos California Valencia Oranges 8ct Pineapple Large size Mangos Conventional Vegetables: Village Farms Heavenly Marzano and Cabernet Tomatoes Sunset snacking tomatoes 1lb TOV Avalantino Tomatoes Bin white & yellow NW corn TOV Tomatoes 70ct Avocados Grape Tomatoes Organics: New crop Gala apples Red Starkrimsom Pears 1# & 2# Strawberries Driscoll Blackberries Local Broccoli 5ct Mini Melons Organic Ginger Dry-farmed Early Girl Tomatoes Organic Tuscan Melons New Crop Satsuma Tangerines To Stay Connected with United Salad Click on a Link Below Join Our Email List To Receive Weekly Promotions Follow 8/3/16 Page 8