Newsletter
Greetings! Welcome to our newsletter, where we bring you the latest updates, promotions, and industry insights from your trusted food distributor. Here’s a recap of what’s happening at Galli Produce.
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Galli Produce Co. INC
Distributer to the Food Service Industry
A Primus Lab Certified Company
May 10th, 2025
May
Avocados
Prices have remained elevated on larger fruit. Volume in the 60 and 70 sizes has kept prices in the mid-range. The California Avocado has started along with Peru. This is bringing some needed relief.
Bananas.
Supply is steady with slightly elevated prices.
Oranges;
The California Navel Oranges have been outstanding.
Cara Caras and Blood Oranges have been great as well. We are in the final weeks of the Navel season.
Other Citrus;
Mandarins and Cuties,
California is in full swing. The Page variety (Poppies) have been outstanding but will soon give way to the Gold Nuggets variety.
Limes;
This item has tightened up due to recent rains.
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;
Cooler than normal days and nights seem to be improving.
Local Salinas and Watsonville berries are increasing in supply. We will see further price decreases after Mothers Day.
Blackberries;
California has started and supplies are improving.
Raspberries.
Same situation as Blackberries. Color has been an issue but with warmer weather that should improve.
Blueberries
Much improvement on this product, as Peru and Mexico wind down. The California season is underway providing needed volume.
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:
Mexico has started shipping. Prices have been falling and quality has been very good.
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.
We are starting our Stone Fruit season with Cherries, Apricots, Peaches and Nectarines. Prices are very high as they begin. Prices will fall quickly as more players come to market.
Figs.
We should see the first Figs next week with any luck!
Tomatoes Etc.
Melons;
Cantaloupes,
Del Monte has been sending their Taramazing variety and they have been outstanding.
Honeydews; Mexican product as of now with California to ramp up in the next few weeks.
Watermelons ;
Mixed quality issues seem to be behind us.
Tomatoes~
This market is tightening up as Mexican product has been falling off. Expect higher pricing on Cherries, Grape, Rounds and Roma’s.
Heirlooms and Mixed Cherry Tomatoes:
Pricey as we wait for California Spring crops to start in mid May.
Eggs;
Some relief but spotty supplies are still an issue.
Asparagus
We are seeing local product from Salinas and the California Delta regions. Pricing is in the mid-range.
Green Beans-
As Mexico finishes up their season California is ramping up out of the Coachella Valley. Quality and pricing are improving weekly.
Broccolini
~ Steady with good quality.
Brussels Sprouts :
Pricing is high. This product thrives in cooler coastal areas. Some relief will occur in the coming weeks.
Celery;
No issues from past rains anymore.
Green Onions Have recovered from past heavy rains and are decreasing in price.
Local Mushrooms supplies have increased.
Also, local Mushrooms include;
Maitake, Brown and White Shemjji, King Oyster, Cluster Oyster and Shitake. Lions Maine (call) are available.
Squashes~~Eggplants ~ Bell Peppers Cucumbers and Chiles.
The Bell Pepper markets will experience a transition from Mexico to the Imperial and Coachella valleys in the coming weeks. Prices are inching up.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash;
In transition like Bell peppers. Prices have risen weekly.
BROCCOLI~CAULIFLOWERS~CORN
Broccoli ~
Experiencing perfect conditions right now.
Cauliflowers~
Another item that is thriving as conditions are perfect.
CORN:
The first of the Coachella Corn has been spotted. A bit on the high side as the season ramps up.
LETTUCE ~ ROMAINE~SOFT LEAF
Iceberg, Romaine, Romaine Hearts, Butter Lettuce and soft leaf lettuces are transitioning from Yuma AZ through the Imperial, Coachella and will end up in Salinas. Volume is down
Sweet Potatoes and Yams are in the mid-range in regard to pricing.
Potatoes have come down significantly .
New Recipe Here: