May 23, 2018

Weather this week will be similar to our other California growing regions –with temperatures consistently in the 60s range, with nighttime’s in the 40s-50s. Mornings have been overcast and damp. Quality looks great with counts of 10-12 for conventional, and 14-16 for organic. Volume here is getting close to our peak and we expect to see big numbers from now through the next 6-8 weeks. Raspberry and blackberry production will be ramping up slowly but surely, with volume on the horizon over the next few weeks. 

Santa Maria: 

This week weather has been in the upper 60s, and low-mid 40s at night with favorable weather on our side. Quality continues to be very impressive, with fields loaded and counts averaging 18-20 among all varieties. Labor is in good shape for now, as it typically is this time of year.

Mexico: 

In Mexico, thunderstorms are expected all week, with temperatures still topping out in the low-80s and falling to the high-50s. We haven't had rain for the last week and half or so, which has helped reduce quality issues from previous rains. Blackberry quality is good, and rain damage is cleaned up. Raspberries look great in size and color, most of our crop is fruit from the daughter plants.

 

Blueberries:

Pacific North West

Oregon, Washington Organics and British Columbia will be starting to harvest the 3rd week of June with heavy volume and good quality fruit on the way.

Georgia

We are finishing our last picks of highbush this week. With the rain in the forecast again this week, production out of this region is scarce. In about 2 weeks our late season varieties will be ready for harvest.

Central Valley

Steady production is increasing into our peak by the end of this week, for the next 2-3 weeks production will be steady. Warm, sunny days in the forecast. We are seeing great quality with great fruit size and firmness.

It’s launch day for our Skinny Dips Sweepstakes and we’re kicking off summer season with Good Foods, Envy Apples, and Duda Farm Fresh Foods. We’re teaming up with some powerhouse produce partners on a variety of fresh, delicious and guilt-free dips to make this summer sweet, savory, satisfying and skinny-approved.

 

Between now and July 31st we are excited to continue to increase awareness of healthier snack pairings with our fresh brand partners with summertime snacking inspiration and an ultimate pool party prize pack. Consumers can enter the sweepstakes, download free snack hacks, and engage with each of the four participating brands during social promotions. Happy summer snacking!

 

 

We wrapped up our chef submissions last Friday and we have been reviewing our entire collection of recipes that we have received! We want to thank our generous partners and their chefs for their involvement and participation – we are overwhelmed with the responses and impressive recipes we have received, and are glad you all made the decision process challenging for us! If your chef(s) recipe is selected, please anticipate an official RSVP and invitation on Friday, June 1. We can’t wait for this showdown to unfold, and to enjoy this culinary experience with our partners and their fellow chefs in just a few short weeks. 

 

What a thoughtful message we received last week from an appreciative consumer. It takes a village to get these fresh, delicious berries from our farms to our consumers tables!

 

 

 

 

 Stumbled upon our organic strawberries in this local Costco, just in time for Memorial weekend festivities!