NEWS FROM THE FARM

BALDOR'S MARKET UPDATE

[Please note: Availability & sourcing are subject to change.]

Top Stories | July 2024

Asparagus Update

Asparagus Update

The last arrivals of imported white asparagus from France are due in this weekend, and Dutch whites have 2 more weeks left. And the last of the California Delta Queen green asparagus is in stock now, wrapping up an incredible season.

Rain Delays

Rain Delays

Georgia received heavy rains over the last 2 weeks, which has caused extremely short markets for green beans, yellow squash, and zucchini. Green bell peppers are likely to be affected next.

Porcini Feeling the Heat

Porcini Feeling the Heat

Fresh imported porcini are spending 6-8 hours in the air, then waiting 6-12 hours to be picked up after flight lands, with no guarantee from airlines on a climate-controlled environment. For now, we’re requesting the product to be cut in half to keep the mushroom cores cooler. 

Tomato Market

Tomato Market

There’s great availability on grape and cherry tomatoes out of central Florida and Mexico at the moment. But heirlooms and yellow beefsteaks are in a demand-exceeds-supply situation for the next 2 weeks.

Strawberries Strong

Strawberries Strong

It’s a great market for conventional and organic strawberries out of northern California, quality and volume are both high, it’s a good time to buy.

Spring Specialty Produce Planner

Spring Specialty Produce Planner

Just in time for our menu planning, we’ve put together a Spring Specialty Produce Planning Guide! Based on arrival dates from previous years and ETA’s from our farm partners, these are our best predictions for our arrivals.