Wednesday, June 25, 2008

In full summer swing.

Well we are now in the full summer swing and there is a lot going on in produce. While everyone is thinking on whether they should travel for the 4th or save gas they are still all planningon buying potatoes, onions, etc for their backyard cookouts. Lets take a look at what is happeing around the country.

POTATOES
Russets- WOW! High prices wherever you look. ID, WA, CA are the biggest players with 4-5 other states shipping in small amounts and everyone is cashing on in the shortage while they can. As we see it it will stay strong till September and then we should be back to normal pricing.

Reds-Supply is good with product coming from CA, TX, NC, VA & FL. Quality is soso and prices aren't cheap but then again nothing in potatoes are cheap. Lots of small reds in every area for the taking. WA & MN are all planted but running about 10 days behind due to cool temperatures.

Yellows/whites - CA has the best quality hands down but are sporadic on supply. NC is shipping but quality for retail is questionable right now. Should get better within the next 7-10 days.

ONIONS
Yellows- small yellows have picked up recently with the demand for the 4th picking up. Jumbos have become the forgotten child and have become very cheap. CA, NM, TX, AZ are going and WA has started with new while they are still selling old crop. No need to stock up on these.

Reds/Whites- Market is soft on these as well. Shipping from NM,TX, CA mainly with plenty on hand.

SWEET POTATOES
Jumbos are becoming short and prices have moved north to try and slow it down. Plenty of 1's and combos.


We hope you enjoy four July 4th holiday. Let us know how we can assist you in any way.

Freedom Kongvold
freedomk@epix.net

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