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 Produce Updates
ARTICHOKES:
While there is a good volume on JBO Artichokes, there is a very limited supply on small to mid size Artichokes. Long Stem Artichokes are done for the season.
BASIL: We are local!!!
BELLS:Green Bells from Coachella are just about done and we will be moving to Bakersfield. There will be a light volume to start.
BROCCOLI/ BROCCOLI CROWNS:There will be a light supply on both the Broccoli bunch and Crown next week. This is due to the cold weather.
CAULIFLOWER:There will be a lighter supply next week as a result of cool weather.
CELERY:Celery is now out of Salinas and the supply remains steady. The quality is good. The Celery Root sizing is improving and is about the size of a tennis ball.
CHERRIES:California is finishing up and we will be into Dark Red 18# Northwest Cherries next week. The market should be down and quality very nice. Rainier Cherries have started out of the Northwest and the quality is excellent.
CITRUS:We have 5# Clementine’s in stock from Chile and they are very nice. Offshore Navels will start in two weeks.
CORN:We are done with desert Corn and have moved into “Brentwood” label. The quality is very nice.
CUCUMBERS:There is a light supply coming from California and Mexico
EGGPLANT:The desert region is finishing up and we have a light supply coming out of the Fresno area.
FIGS:The quality on the first Black Fig crop is excellent. We will see a gap later on. The current pack size is 12/8oz. clamshells.
GREEN BEANS:We have a good supply coming in from all areas.
HD.LETTUCE/LEAF:We have a steady supply on Leaf Lettuce and Head lettuce.
ITALIAN SQUASH:With warmer weather, the volume on Italian Squash will be increasing. The quality is good. The availability on the Yellow Squash is day to day while the Banana Squash is still small in size.
MELONS:We have Canary, Crenshaw, Casaba, Golden Honeydews and Santa Claus Melons in stock now! The Cantaloupe quality is very nice and prices are low right now so let’s promote.
ONIONS:We will finish with the Vidalia’s by the end of the week or beginning of next. We will soon move to 40# JBO and 24/2# Walla Wallas. Torpedo Onions will be in for Tuesday deliveries.
PEARS:Bosc Pears are back in stock while the Red Pears are done for the season.
PINEAPPLE:There is good volume on this product and is excellent in quality.
RHUBARB:We have the Field Grown Rhubarb from Michigan. We will see product arriving from Washington next week.
TOMATO:There is a good supply on Vine Cluster tomatoes out of Canada. The Two Layer market will be getting active as will the Roma’s.
STONEFRUIT:
The quality is very nice and the markets have finally come down so we can promote. The season got off to a slow start; however the time is right to promote and really get the season started.
NEW ITEMS:
· YELLOW SEEDLESS WATERMELON
· PICKLING CROWN DILL 6ct.
· SAN MIGUEL (SPECIAL ORDER)à RED CHARD 6/12oz.
GREEN CHARD 6/12oz.
RAINBOW CHARD 6/12oz.
NEW HISPANIC SPECIAL ITEMS:
· RED CACTUS PEAR 35#
· GREEN CACTUS PEAR 35#
· MANZANO CHILE 10#
· FRESH EPAZOTE HERB 2dz.
· FRESH GARBANZO BEANS 15#
· GUAVA 16# (you need to try these Guavas-they’re delicious)
· DICED CACTUS 8/1# BAGS
· VERDOLAGA (PURSLANE)-great for salads
· BABY TOMATILLO (MILPERO) 20/1# BAGS
ORGANIC
ORG. APPLES
New crop Chilean Granny Smith Apples, Gala, Fuji, Braeburns and Pink Lady’s are in stock.
ORG. ASPARAGUS:
Look for California Asparagus to end the first week of July.
ORG. BERRIES:
The quality and supply are excellent!!!
ORG. BROCCOLI/BROCCOLI CROWNS:
Broccoli and Broccoli Crowns have moved up in price. We will be using Earthbound.
ORG. CARROTS
Look for the Bunny-Luv 24/4/3oz. snack packs.
ORG. CELERY
Celery is coming out of Oxnard. The quality is nice and the price is low.
ORG. CHARD
We are using “Riverdog” for Red Chard and Rainbow Chard, and “Cal-O” for Green Chard.
ORG. CHERRIES:
We will be moving into Northwest Cherries by Monday.
ORG. CITRUS:
Navels are finished for the season. New crop California Valencia’s are in stock.
ORG. GRAPES:
Both green and red grapes are in. They’re grown in California and the quality is excellent. Black Grapes to start next week.
ORG. LEAF LETTUCE:
All leaf is back to Cal-Organic.
ORG. MANGOS:
Altaulfo Mangos are back!!!! They are 18ct. and from Mexico.
ORG. MELONS:
Tuscans, Sweet Cantaloupe and Honeydews are in. They all have great flavor!!!
ORG. ONIONS:
All onion cartons and bags are now Californian.
ORG. POTATOES:
New cop Russets are here!!!!! The 10/5# and 80ct. potatoes are available.
ORG. SPINACH:
The price has come down!!! It’s is not the smooth leaf variety but the quality is nice.
ORG. TOMATOES:
Look for 10# Mixed Heirlooms to start moving to California.
ORG. VEG BAGS & VEG TRAYS:
Check out the new organic price sheet for five varieties of 6/10oz. cello veg. bags and 2 sizes of organic veg. trays with ranch.
ORG. WINTER SQUASH:
Acorn, Delicata, Butternut and Kabocha squash are all new crop California.
ORG. STONEFUIT:
White Peaches, Yellow Peaches, Yellow Nectarines and Apricots are in. All varieties look really nice.
 D'Anjou Pears are
from the Northwest! The D'Anjou Pear is a large pear. The flesh is white with abundant juice and a sweet brisk flavor. It is a naturally sweet pear, light green in color with a yellow tinge when ripe. Anjou pears have exceptional keeping qualities. Green d'Anjou pears have a light sweetness and a slight tanginess. Great for pies, or snacking. We have many pear recipes available on our website (click recipes above) or at the Evergreen IGA on our recipe kiosk.
Here is a link to some great Pear Bear children's stories and games
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Steve Taddei shows off some of our beautiful & tasty Pink Lady Apples
Steve Taddei, drawn by Russ Flint
STEPS TO SAFER FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
Look & Examine
...Look to be sure that your fresh fruits and vegetables are not bruised or damaged.
...Check that fresh cut fruits and vegetables like packaged salads and precut melons are refrigerated before buying.
CLEAN
...Wash your hands with warm water and soap before and after handling fresh fruits and vegetables.
...Clean surfaces and utensils with hot water and soap, including cutting boards,counter tops, peelers and knives that will touch fresh fruits or vegetables before and after food preparation.
...Rinse fresh fruits and vegetables under running tap water. Packaged fruits and vegetables labeled "read-to-eat", "washed" or "triple washed" need not be washed.
...Rub firm-skin fruits and vegetables under running tap water or scrub with a clean vegetable brush while rinsing with running tap water.
...Dry fruits and vegetables with a clean towel or paper towel.
...Never use soaps or bleach to wash fresh fruits or vegetables. These products are not intended for consumption.
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SEPARATE
...When shopping be sure fresh fruits and vegetables are separated from chemicals and raw foods such as meat, poultry and seafood in your cart and in bags at checkout.
...Keep fresh fruits and vegetables separate from raw meat, poultry or seafood in your refrigerator.
...Separate fresh fruits and vegetables from raw meat, poultry and seafood. Do not use the same cutting board without cleaning with hot water and soap before and after preparing fresh fruits and vegetables.
COOK
...Cook or throw out fruits or vegetables that have touched raw meat, poultry, seafood or their juices.
REFRIGERATE
...Refrigerate cut, peeled or cooked fresh fruits and vegetables within 1 hour.
TOSS IT OUT!
...Throw away fresh fruits and vegetables that have not been refrigerated within two hours of cutting, peeling or cooking.
...Remove and throw away bruised or damaged portions of fruits and vegetables when preparing to cook them or before eating them raw.
...Throw away any fruit or vegetable that will not be cooked if it has touched raw meat, poultry or seafood.
...If in doubt, toss it out!.
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