Produce News - February 16, 2012

Fava beans and English Peas

Fava Beans and English Peas from Mexico have begun to arrive. The favas are young and tender; the peas are plump and sweet. Local crops begin in a couple of weeks.

Asparagus

Now stocking 28lb cases from Mexico. The California crop will start in Bakersfield by the end of next week and the local Delta crop beginning the week after next. All major growers did not plant in the Imperial Valley causing California delay.

Avocados

New crop California fruit is in stock and the oil content continues to improve.

Market is steady. 48ct, 60ct and 84ct sizes available.

Winter Citrus

Late-season Murcott Tangerines are the newest addition to our inventory of winter citrus. Murcotts are a cross between a tangerine and a sweet orange. Rather flat in shape, the Murcott is an easy to peel fruit, and very sweet. Next week we will start stocking local Murcotts from Wild River in Marysville. Last year, Wild River had an outstanding crop of Murcotts, one of their best crops ever. Meyer Lemons from Capay Organic are sweet and fragrant, packed in 10lb boxes. Beautiful Blood Oranges from Twin Peaks Orchard in Penryn have intense flavor and beautiful color. Available by the pound or 25lb case.

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