Bad Timing for Mixed Marble Potato Shortage

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produce market report February 4, 2014

Mixed pee wee potatoes or mixed marbles are very popular for Valentines Day but a lot of the crop got frozen out last week leading to untimely shortages.

Good Buys:
A wave of nice weather in asparagus growing regions like Mexico and Peru is driving a very advantageous market for buyers this week. There is an overabundance due to warm sunshine and weak demand because cold in the east limits restaurant traffic. Yellow squash and zucchini as well as cucumbers and green peppers are coming in very consistently with good prices. Blood and Cara Cara Oranges are beautiful and readily available. This is prime time for gorgeous blackberries out of Mexico. There are no issues with supply and the quality is excellent.

Broccoli and broccoli crown prices have improved greatly with warmer temperatures in the growing areas. Brussels Sprout prices are finally lower after months of high demand. Supplies are much more plentiful and prices should remain low for the time being. Mexico is shipping beautiful eggplant and the prices are way down right now. Romaine, iceberg, mesculin, baby spinach and arugula, boston and other leafy lettuces continue to flow into our facility with excellent pricing and good quality. Now is the time to feature Florida grapefruit and tangerines.

Good Buy
Asparagus Broccoli and broccoli crowns Brussels Sprouts Zucchini and yellow squash Eggplant Blood oranges and Cara Cara oranges Blackberries Grapefruit and tangerines Leafy greens

Keep in Mind:
Avocados have now settled into a normal pricing cycle after the big run-up before the Super Bowl. The avocado shippers always prioritize retail orders during the time around the big game which causes a spike in demand but that has passed. There are no problems with these buttery smooth fruits. Guatemala is sending us some beautiful melons right now. Order up on both cantaloupes and honeydews for good quality and steady pricing. Grapes are all from Chile now and the quality is very nice. Green grapes are a little more expensive this early in the Chilean season. Stone fruit like peaches, nectarines, red and black plums are here in quantity from Chile. Apricots just arrived from New Zealand.

Strawberries have stabilized a bit with good quality from Mexico and Florida. Heres a word of warning, however for stem strawberries: give us a little notice on your Valentines Day requirements as this is a very popular Valentines item. Call your rep or customer service as early as possible to avoid being disappointed. Honeybell Tangelos are newly arrived from Florida and you want to make sure to give these a try. They are not super sweet but oh, so juicy with a tartness you will love. Red and yellow peppers from Mexico are free from any shortages and the quality is very nice. Kale and mustard greens are uncharacteristically high this week with short supply and high demand. For mustard, we are limited to California as the only source of supply. Raspberries are beautiful but expensive.

Keep in Mind
Avocados Honeybell Tangelos Strawberries Cantaloupe and honeydews Stone Fruit Red & Yellow peppers

Watch
We are still experiencing a dire shortage in reasonably priced tomatoes. Floridas cold weather has slowed the growth and picking has come to a stand still. Cherries and grapes are particularly difficult to source. Mixed pee wee potatoes are popular for Feb. 14 and high!

us at;

Our Gateway to Gourmet Truck will be visiting the Georgetown area this Wednesday and in Arlington on 2/12. To make an appointment email

WATCH
Tomatoes Mixed pee wee potatoes Kale and mustard greens Raspberries

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2/4/2013

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Gourmet Vegetables

White Asparagus 11# 01153 33.20 Edible Orchids 50 ct 15154 Baby Corn case 03210 45.80 Edible Mixed Flowers Tray 13022 Baby Fennel 24 ct 01024 28.00 Edible Confetti Flowers Tray 13008 Belgian Endive Red 8# 02117 52.80 Bay Leaves 1# 02054 Kohlrabi 12 ct 11017 29.80 Lavender 1# 12004 114.35 Rosemary Skewers 50 ct 17052 Chinese Long Beans BU 02060 Garbanzo Beans 15# 02067 60.30 Vanilla Beans 1# 02080 Colorful Cauliflower 6 ct 03104 25.15 Exotic Mushrooms Cardone 40# 16176 67.45 Yellow Foot Chanterelle 5# 13160 Red Watercress B&W 1.5# 20015 16.00 Porcini Frozen 10# 13087 Brussel Sprouts 25# 02145 29.60 Black Trumpet Mushrooms 5# 13041 Baby Beet Greens 2# 02103 18.10 Beeche Mushrooms 3# 13082 Baby Gold Beets 24 bn 02105 35.90 Hen of the Woods 3# 13066 Castlefranco Raddichio Case 17008 25.65 Other Items Romanescu 24 ct 03096 45.00 Israel Chives Kilo 17059 Tuscan (Lacinato) Cabbage 12 ct 03016 31.85 18045 Local BBQ Peanuts 5# Mini Mixed Peppers Sweet 12# 16146 48.70 Saffron 1 oz Spain 06017 Red Holland Finger Peppers 10# 16127 45.70 16180 Deli Style Pickles 5 gallons Cippolini Onions 10# 15018 26.80 Feta Cheese 20# Mtn View Farm 30065 Fava Beans BU 02065 49.65 AA Grade Unsalted Butter 36/1# 60031 Hearts of Palm 1# 08000 23.45 Micro Greens, Tendrils & Shoots Celery Root 20# 03110 32.15 Micro Mizuna 8 oz 12189 Japanese Eggplant 10# 05025 41.95 Corn Shoots 4 oz 03224 Indian Eggplant (Baby) 10# 05013 36.05 Pea Tendrels, Local 4 oz 18104 Watermelon Radish 10# 04006 30.45 Micro Asian Mix 8 oz 03300 Baby Iceberg Lettuce 11# 12197 39.50 Micro Tatsoi 8 oz 18143 Fingerling Yellow Russian 10# 16242 24.10 Micro Sakura Cress 2# 91622 Fingerling Potato Mixed 10# 16258 25.45 Fancy Fruit Fingerling Potato Purple 10# 16244 24.10 Honeybell Tangelos 64ct. 19003 Pee Wee Mixed Potatoes 10# 16233 30.80 Apricots New Zealand 1 layer 01105 White Sweet Potatoes 20# 16386 24.25 Lady Gala Apples 10# 01056 Baby Red Sorrel 2# 13140 16.10 Green Dragon Apples 2 Layer 03060 Okinawan Sweet Potatoes 30# 16387 73.15 Red Globe Grapes 18# 07131 Kabocha (Buttercup) Squash 40# 02165 39.40 Kumquats 10# 11020 Chayote Squash Flat 03155 19.95 Cranberries 24 ct 03225 Calabasa Squash 50# 03027 23.80 Key Limes 10# 12211 Puntarella 6 ct 12174 37.05 Passion Fruit Case 16030 Shishitou Peppers 10# 16106 43.60 Persimmon 10-12 ct 16175 French Breakfast Radish 24 ct 17014 32.05 Rome Apples 100 ct 01095 Icicle Radish case 17019 32.40 Forelle Pears 2/5 BU 16088 Lollipop, Kale Sprouts 1/3 BU 03017 34.70 Seckle Pears 2/5 BU 16095 Baby Heirloom Tomatoes 12/8 oz 19164 36.20 Red Pears 35/40 ct 16090 Wheat Grass 5# 20050 14.05 Cara Cara Oranges case 10013 Blood Oranges 10# 15090 Organic Organic Baby Spinach 4# 18142 16.35 Satsuma Mandarins 1/2 BU 15131 Organic Red Pear Tomatoes 19155 39.65 Seville Oranges Case 15114 Organic Mesclun 3# 12176 12.75 Baby Pineapples Case 16185 Organic Carrots 25# 03078 26.55 Pomegranates 2 Layer 16210 Organic Mint 1# 02044 10.05 Goosberries (in Cape) Case 07036 Organic Basil 1# 02043 10.05 Bing Cherries 11# Chile 03130 Please call sales rep for details, price, availability and pack size may change without notice.

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February Fruits of the Month: Honeybell Tangelo & Minneola Tangelo

Origin: Florida Item No. 19003, 64 ct

Origin: California Item No. 19004, 64 ct

Keany Produce is pleased to feature two February Fruits of the Month: the Honeybell Tangelo and the Minneola Tangelo. These citrus fruits are coming to Keany Produce from two different locations: the Honeybell Tangelo is from Florida, while the Minneola Tangelo, a Sunkist item, is from sunny California. Tangelos are a citrus fruit hybrid of tangerine and grapefruit. One difference between these two tangelos is the size of the rind the rind of the Minneola tends to be thin, while the rind of the Honeybell is a bit thicker. Both tangelos generally have loose skin though and are considered more easily peeled than oranges. Perhaps tangelos most distinguishing characteristic are their elongated stem. While the Minneola appears to be bell-shaped due to its stem-end neck, the Honeybell tends to be a bit larger, as well as sweeter in taste. Although they may not be visually appealing, the outer characteristics of these tangelos are often overlooked by their juicy flesh and flavorful, sweet taste. Tangelos can add a distinctive flavor to marmalades and mimosas, and also serve as the main focus in a variety of dishes and desserts including pork stir-fry, buttermilk scones, sorbet and even crme brle.
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