Newsletter
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Galli Produce Co. INC
Distributer to the Food Service Industry
A Primus Lab Certified Company
February 11th, 2025
February
Many products are being delayed due to enhanced Border security at this time.
Avocados
Prices have leveled off. Volume in the 60 and 70 sizes has kept prices steady. The California Avocado is starting slowly which will put more product in the market.
Bananas;
Supply is very tight as tropical storms have hampered harvest. Offloading at ports has become an issue as well.
We are trying to keep up with demand.
Oranges;
The California Navel Orange are in full swing. Color has greatly improved. Larger sizes at this time have been limited. Each week moving forward will show further improvement.
Other Citrus;
Mandarins and Cuties
California is in full swing with much improved color and flavor.
Limes;
This item has steadied, and prices have fallen
Lemons:
The California Desert and Arizona are ramping up. We should see much better appearance in the next few weeks.
Grapefruit;
Riverside Rio Reds are in from the San Joaquin Valley.
BERRIES
Strawberries;
Cool days and cold nights and shorter days have been lowering yields.
Oxnard and Santa Maria are winding down. Central Mexico and Baja are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks. Just in time for Valentines Day
Blackberries;
Shorter supplies on Local (West Coast) growing regions due to cooler weather. Central Mexico and Baja have been filling the gap somewhat, but prices have increased.
Raspberries.
Same situation as Blackberries.
Blueberries
Much improvement on this product, as Peru and Mexico have ramped up for some much-needed relief.
APPLES & PEARS
All varieties have been excellent.
Softer Apples like the Golds and Honey Crisp are the first to show signs of storage age.
New items in are the Opal Apple and the Envy Apple.
Organic Honeycrisp, Fuji’s and Pears are in stock.
Mangoes:
Ecuador has started shipping. Prices are still on the high side.
Pineapples;
Offshore troubles seem to be behind us.
Seasonal;
Grapes.
Red and Green Grapes;
Product all out of Peru. Both Red and Green are high with Green Grapes the higher of the two.
Pomegranates;
This product is winding down for the season. Some Israeli fruit is in stock but is pricey.
Fuyu Persimmons are winding down for the season.
Chilean Peaches are available which are a Clingstone variety.
Tomatoes Etc.
Melons;
Cantaloupes are still short in supply for much of the same reasons. Port shipping issues and high seas weather.
Honeydews; Mexican product is joining South American product for a little relief in pricing.
Watermelons ;
Mixed quality issues from region to region.
Tomatoes~
Good supplies and quality at this time Florida and Mexico recovers from past weather events.
Heirlooms and Mixed Cherry Tomatoes:
Local growers are wrapping up as their season ends.
Mexican product will take over
Eggs;
Back up again.
Asparagus
Improved volume, more and more real Jumbo sizes are becoming available.
Green Beans-
We are seeing decent quality and mid range pricing out of Mexico.
Broccolini
~ Steady with good quality.
Brussels Sprouts :
Southern California coastal regions are ramping up along with steady Mexican product.
Celery;
No issues from past rains anymore.
Green Onions Have recovered from past heavy rains and are decreasing in price.
There has been a substantial Mushroom shortage in our region as a major grower has quit.. Canadian mushrooms have come online but cannot totally fill the gap.
Prices are inching up.
Squashes~~Eggplants ~ Bell Peppers Cucumbers and Chiles.
The Bell Pepper markets are on fire on all colors as the East Coast pulls from our markets.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash;
Local supplies are dwindling and Mexican product has started. Good pricing as well.
BROCCOLI~CAULIFLOWERS~CORN
Broccoli ~
This is a tight market as our local Salinas areas finish this week. Arizona is off to a slower than usual start.
Cauliflowers~
Same as Broccoli, local product is finishing.
CORN:
A mix of Washington and Mexican product, pricing is high.
LETTUCE ~ ROMAINE~SOFT LEAF
Very low supplies on all Lettuce products as the last cuttings in Huron CA have occurred. The Yuma Az. region that carries the West Coast has very low volumes at this time.
We expect this to be the case for several weeks
We expect this to be the case for several weeks
next coming weeks as well.
Sweet Potatoes and Yams are in the mid-range in regard to pricing.
Potatoes have come down significantly .
New Recipe Here: