ORGANIC MARKET NEWS NOVEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 13, 2020 ORGANIC COOKING VEG HOLIDAY OUTLOOK Organic Brussels Sprouts from Mexico are in strong supply as Thanksgiving approaches. We expect nice quality and promotional pricing. There may also be some sporadic supplies of PA and NY local Organic Brussels Sprouts available during November. Organic Green Beans from Florida are in steady supply for Novem- ber. Yields are expected to stay consistent at promotional pricing through Thanksgiving. NOTE: There is the possibility Hurricane Eta could damage crops in Florida, changing the supply landscape for Thanksgiving. Organic Green Beans from California and Mexico are available, but at lighter quantities. Organic Asparagus prices began to rise unexpectedly during early November. Rainy weather, followed by a brutal cold front in growing areas, has slowed production way down in Mexico. The Argentina deal continues to be available but remains much more limited as harvests are finishing up. OG BROCCOLI & CAULIFLOWER OG APPLES OG BERRIES Organic Broccoli from California is experienc- Organic Honeycrisp, Gala, Granny Smith, and Organic Blackberries are in excellent supply with ing lighter yields and rising prices once again as Fuji Apples are leading the way in volume, but promotional opportunities available from growers transition from Salinas, CA to Yuma, AZ is under make sure you’ve got a few premium/managed in Mexico. way. Expect these market conditions to continue varieties promoted in your sets. through Thanksgiving. Organic Blackberries Organic Cosmic Crisp Apples are expected to Driscoll’s brand out of Cal- East Coast Organic Broccoli from GA and NC arrive to the east coast at the end of November! ifornia and Mexico are now in good supply with have started their harvests in early November pro- great flavor, but are commanding higher pricing. viding a potential relief for limited western sup- Available this week: plies. There are sporadic supplies of PA Organic • OG Ambrosia • OG Kanzi Organic Blueberries out of Argentina, Chile, and Stem Broccoli. • OG Autumn Glory • OG Lady Alice Peru are arriving more and more each day. Expect • OG Braeburn • OG McIntosh prices to come down and supplies will be excellent. Organic Cauliflower from California is beginning • OG Envy • OG Opal to experience decreased yields amidst transition • OG Fuji • OG Pinata Organic Blueberries from CA to AZ. Stronger demand as the holiday • OG Gala • OG Pink Lady Driscoll’s continue in season in approaches and weak supplies are pushing prices • OG Golden Delicious • OG Red Delicious 6oz and pints out of Mexico. Quality is outstanding, higher. Product will be available, but it’s not expect- • OG Granny Smith • OG Rosalynn but with more limited supply in the proprietary ge- ed to be ideal for price promotion for Thanksgiving. • OG Honeycrisp • OG Smitten netics that Driscoll’s product is priced higher. • OG Jazz • OG SugarBee Organic Romanesco is still available from NY. • OG Jonagold • OG SweeTango Organic Raspberries are in much better supply this week with prices coming down. Sweet Baby Broccoli and Purple Baby Broccoli con- Heirloom Orchards varieties this week: tinue to see good demand. Make sure you’ve got • OG Winesap these in your wet veg set. ALERT! Driscoll’s Organic Strawberry supplies con- Between the recent freeze and product being locked tinue to decline out of California and Mexico con- Organic Broccoli Rabe from Andy Boy is available, up in Control Atmosphere Storage for packing in tinues to be very limited causing strong and rising but demand is creating some occasional day to day 2021, we expect some tightening in supply and markets. Other brands of Organic Strawberries gaps in supply. modest price increases on some Organic Apples. are in very sporadic supply. NOVEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 13, 2020 | MARKET NEWS 45 20 | FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE OG LETTUCES OG FALL FRUIT OG CARROTS ALERT! Organic Romaine, Romaine Hearts, Leaf Organic Pomegranates and Pomegranate Arils ALERT! Grimmway, the grower that produces Cal-O and Iceberg Lettuces are in transition to the new continue in peak season from California. Pricing and Bunny-Luv brand Organic Carrots, has encoun- winter growing regions of Yuma, AZ. Many grow- on the Organic Pomegranates are expected to tered some quality issues in some of their Organic Carrot fields that were planned for this time of year. ers have finished their harvest of Salinas and will come down and supplies ramp up. The carrots are just not big enough yet. not resume harvests in Yuma and will not resume picking until sometime in mid-November. Expect Organic Hachiya and Fuyu Persimmons are in Because of this production gap at Grimmway, we occasional gaps in supply, inconsistent availability, full swing. Let the Hachiya get soft and squishy will be sourcing 25lb Organic Table and Jumbo and higher pricing for much of November. before you eat it. Enjoy the Fuyu Persimmon right Carrots from other growers. Additionally, we’ll be away while you wait for the Hachiya to be ready! mixing in some other brands of retail cello bags OUTLOOK: Lady Moon Farms is expected to be- (1lb, 2lb, 5lb) until Grimmway is back in full pro- duction around Week 47, close to Thanksgiving. gin harvesting at their Florida fields during the Organic Cranberries out of British Columbia will continue in excellent supply through the holiday final week of November on Organic Red Leaf, Organic Baby Peeled, Chips, Shreds, etc. are all Green Leaf, and Romaine Lettuces. season in both 6oz and bulk 22lb bulk. expected to remain fully available in other labels. OG SQUASH & CUCUMBERS OG CELERY OG GRAPES Organic Zucchini, Yellow Squash, and Cucum- Organic Celery continues to see steady supplies in California Organic Red Seedless Grapes continue bers from Mexico all continue to yield strong November. As Thanksgiving approaches, demand is in excellent supply with great quality. Promotional quality and big volumes at excellent price points. expected to cause pricing to rise. However, with ex- opportunities are expected through mid-December cellent quality and strong production, Organic Cel- with no gap and a smooth transition to Peruvian fruit. Back east, Organic Zucchini and Cucumbers from ery is expected to be promotable for holiday pulls. Organic Black Green Seedless Lady Moon Farms in FL have decreased in volume California and Grape supplies are dwindling fast and prices are Organic Celery Hearts for early November, but new fields are set to begin are expected to take a going up as the season ends. We expect to have a in mid-November providing better availability in the tick up in pricing as the 2nd week of November small gap in early December, followed by imports coming week. begins, but availability will remain strong. out of Peru. OG CITRUS OG CHESTNUTS OG HARD SQUASH Fresh crop California Organic Navel Orange Oregon grown Organic Chestnuts are now in sea- We’ll be well stocked on Organic Hard Squashes supplies are improving by the day and prices are son. This is a limited volume opportunity, so be sure and Pie Pumpkins from our growers out of PA, coming down. to grabe some while you can. WI, and MI. Quality we have seen has been very nice and pricing will remain steady through the First of the season California Organic Satsuma For a longer shelf-life, consumer-convenient option, month of November. Mandarins will arrive to the east coast around add the Peeled & Ready to Eat Organic Chestnuts 11/12. to your roasting veg and hard squash displays. NOVEMBER 6 - NOVEMBER 13, 2020 | MARKET NEWS 45 20 | FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE OG GREENS OG POTATOES OG SPECIALTY ONIONS East coast Organic Green, Red, and Lacinato Quality right now is outstanding on all packs and We will see two new items this week from Peri & Kale, Collards, and Dandelion are all being har- sizes of Organic Potatoes – including the Cana- Sons out of Nevada – 5lb Organic Shallots and 5lb vested out of Lady Moon Farms in Florida. Look dian Organic Red and Gold Potatoes, as well as Organic Cippolini Onions. The quality and pack on for more items to become available as November the Colorado grown Organic Russet Potatoes! both items are very attractive and will complement continues. Now is the time for big displays! any onion set as we usher in cooking season. OG PEPPERS OG TOMATOES OG NEW PRODUCTS Organic Green Peppers from Lady Moon Farms in Organic Grape Tomatoes out of South Carolina Organic Microgreens grower, New Day Farms, FL continue with strong yields in early November. will be promotable this week. Lady Moon Farms based out of Bealeton, VA, is introducing a new Organic Green Peppers also have strong supplies has started as well out of Florida and will be avail- product this week: Organic Broccoli Microgreens. from NC & GA. able. Additionally, Lady Moon Organic Rainbow Cherry Tomatoes are coming back into season. Ask your sales rep for samples of the new Organ- Organic Red, Yellow, and Orange Bell Peppers ic Chopped Salad Kits from Josie’s Organics. from Holland have come to a close for the season Organic Cluster Tomatoes are flushing out of and the Canadian season will finish in mid-No- Canada this week and will be promotable. Qual- vember. No gap in production is expected as new ity has been excellent. growing regions in Mexico and Israel are already harvesting crops. Look for excellent quality, but NOTE: Organic Beefsteak Tomatoes remain pricing is expected to rise. available this week out of Mexico and Canada. Product is limited, and crops in Canada continue ALERT! Organic Mini Sweet Peppers continue in to struggle from very cold weather. Mexico contin- Olivia’s Organics new line of Organic Salad Bowl limited availability, while many shippers are com- ues to see rejections at the border from Brown Ru- Kits are selling well.