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.
Previous slide
Next slide
Galli Produce Co. INC
Distributer to the Food Service Industry
A Primus Lab Certified Company
March 27, 2025
March
Avocados
Prices have been elevated on larger fruit .Volume in the 60 and 70 sizes has kept prices in the mid range. The California Avocado is starting slowly as recent rains hampered harvests.
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 have been outstanding.
Cara Caras and Blood Oranges have been great as well.
Other Citrus;
Mandarins and Cuties,
California is in full swing. The Page variety 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;
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.
Chilean Peaches are available which are a Clingstone variety.
Tomatoes Etc.
Melons;
Cantaloupes,
Guatemala has increased production. Del Monte has been sending their Taramazing variety and they have been outstanding.
Honeydews; Mexican product is joining South American product for much needed relief.
Watermelons ;
Mixed quality issues from region to region.
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 have enjoyed lower pricing for several weeks as volume was high. That is changing now, prices are moving up.
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 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 ~
This product is in transition from Yuma to CA. Prices are firm to midrange.
Cauliflowers~
Recent rains have caused some discoloration and pitting, supplies are down. Prices are inching up.
CORN:
A mix of Washington and Mexican product, pricing is high.
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: