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September 2020 Fresh Produce Distribution Recap
The wildfires in California continued to be the main cause for concern in September’s fresh produce distribution. While the number of produce items on high alert in the first half of the month did not go past four, that number more than doubled by the end of the month. Reports by National Produce Consultants showed that nine different produce items were on high alert by the end of the month as a result of fires and heat-waves. These bad weather conditions created significant issues as growers continued to protect their staff with limited labor and harvesting hours.
Apart from heat and wildfires, the USDA Food Box Program affected several produce items in the open market with oranges and onions being primarily affected. Problems in the east arose after Hurricane Sally affected production in Georgia for both corn and cucumbers. Finally, romaine, pineapples, and strawberries were the produce items on alert throughout the month due to quality and weather issues.
Fresh Produce Watch
Affected By Weather
Pineapples – Strawberries – Broccoli – Eggplant – Iceberg
Affected By Hurricane Sally
Cucumber – Corn
Other Issues
Chinese Garlic (Import Issues) – Romaine (Quality) – Oranges (USDA Food Box) – Onions (USDA Food Box)
For the full reports, click here.
What to Expect at Your Local Fresh Produce in October
October might be a tricky month for fresh produce and food distribution considering how September ended. With the month ending with a high of nine produce items on alert, orders should be placed well in advance to give suppliers enough time. Loading times and hours in labor will continue to impact the food industry for the next couple of weeks.
Watch out for oranges as there might be a supply shortage for a couple of weeks in the middle of October. Domestic Navels are not arriving until late October and Valencia oranges are only lasting until the beginning of the month.
Quality issues with romaine are expected to continue, as well as with iceberg and broccoli. Production in Georgia will continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Sally, affecting the corn and cucumber market.
Pineapples supply will continue to be low as heat and rain impact the quality causing misshapen crowns. Finally, prices for both strawberries and tomatoes are expected to be on the rise due to quality and supply.
Peddler’s Son Is Here For You
As a family-owned fresh produce distributor since 1988, Peddler’s Son is here to help your business grow. We provide exceptional customer service through transparency and integrity and continue to build valuable relationships by supplying Arizona customers with the best quality products. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a customer.
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5 Apples Your Customers Will Enjoy During The Fall Season
If you are like us, you get excited every year for the Fall apple season. Between their flavor and availability, it’s a special treat to buy an apple during their peak season. At Peddler’s Son, we carry all apples to ensure we meet the high demand from our clients. To ensure everyone gets a great Fall apple, we’ve highlighted 5 that you should consider purchasing for your business.
Honeycrisp Apples
Honeycrisps are the quintessential apple every Fall. This variety of apple will have a yellow background with a red to pink blush with lenticels sprinkled around its body. They are famous for it’s juicy, crisp, aromatic flesh that is packed full of a sweet-tart flavor. Bake them, sauce them, have them raw, Honeycrisp apples make for a perfect choice no matter how you eat them.
SweeTango Apples
Introduced in 2009 by the University of Minnesota, their apple breeders used their horticultural techniques to combine the Honeycrisp apple with Zestar apples. As a result, the world now enjoys this crisp, sweet variety of apple whose tastes resemble a touch of honey, citrus, and spice. When you bite into it you will be pleased with the apple’s unmatched texture of crunchy and juicy.
Granny Smith Apples
When it comes to baking, you can’t go wrong with Granny Smith. While you can find these apples year-round, this variety will ripen by mid to late October. The skin is smooth, firm, chewy, and thick, with a bright green skin that is speckled with white lenticels. This variety of apples have a balance of sweet and acidic flavor with tangy, tart undertones.
Jonathan Apples
Jonathan apples have been around since the 1800s and have been an American staple since its discovery. The Jonathan apple has a thin red skin that is blushed with yellow and green undertones. Its yellow flesh will contain a crisp bite with lots of flavor from its juice. Its flavor had a mild sweetness with a hint of tart and spice. The Jonathan apple is perfect when added to sweet and savory dishes.
McIntosh Apples
Steve Jobs has nothing on this variety of apple. McIntosh’s are an early season apple that will become redder as they ripen on the tree. This will also affect the flavor of the apple. When you pick a McIntosh early in the season they tend to be more on the tart side, whereas if you pick them later, they will be sweeter. According to Specialty Produce, the apple is easy to break down, making it a great addition to sweet and savory preparations, such as pizza, tarts, stuffing, soups, and desserts.
Peddler’s Son Has Your Apple Needs
At Peddler’s Son, we work with a variety of vendors to ensure they receive products that their customers want. Whether you are a local restaurant, healthcare food service provider, grocery store, or school, our team is committed to your food needs. Contact us today to learn what products and services we can provide you.
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How do I become a customer?
To become a Peddler’s Son customer we require that all new customers fill out our contact us and provide a letter of guarantee. We will also need a certificate of insurance (COI) to be submitted. The application will be reviewed thoroughly and one of our sales representatives will contact you within 48 hours for further details and information.
Sign up on our Become a Customer page to become a customer or give us a call. We are happy to take on any requests to help you grow your business.
Where do you deliver to?
With our optimized and robust routs deliver services, we deliver to most of Arizona:
Apache Junction
Avondale
Benson
Buckeye
Carefree
Casa Grande
Cave Creek
Chandler
Chino Valley
Coolidge
Cottonwood
Dewey
Flagstaff
Florence
Gilbert
Glendale
Goodyear
Green Valley
Heber - Overgaard
Kingman
Litchfield Park
Lake Havasu
Marana
Maricopa
Mayer
Mesa
Oro Valley
Parker
Payson
Peoria
Phoenix
Pine Top - Lakeside
Prescott
Prescott Valley
Queen Creek
Scottsdale
Sedona
Sierra Vista
Show Low
Surprise
Taylor
Tempe
Tucson
Vail
Yuma
Is there an order minimum?
Yes. Our minimum order is $125. This is to ensure that we have the right resources and capacity to deliver your order.
Is there an order cut-off time?
Same-Day 11 AM
Next-Day (Phx Metro) - 6 PM
Next-Day (Out of Town) - 6 PM
Can I get my order today?
Yes. However, purchases do have a minimum order amount of $125. As long as it meets the order minimum and it is placed before 11 AM, our team will process your request and get it on the truck for delivery.
What is the delivery schedule?
DELIVERIES PER DAY OF THE WEEK
Peddler's Son Innovations. Delivery Schedule
MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY |
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All local routes | All local routes | All local routes | All local routes | All local routes | All local routes | Closed |
Tucson | Tucson | Payson | Tucson | Payson | Tucson | |
Payson | Flagstaff | Fountain Hills | Flagstaff | Fountain Hills | Flagstaff | |
Fountain Hills | Show Low | Prescott | Show Low | Prescott | Show Low | |
Prescott | Pine Top | Sedona | Pine Top | Flagstaff | Pine Top | |
Flagstaff | Yuma | Kingman | Yuma | Sedona | Yuma | |
Sedona | Havasu | Globe | Havasu | Maricopa | ||
Parker | Stafford | Parker | Kingman | |||
Maricopa | Sierra Vista | Sierra Vista | ||||
Sierra Vista | Maricopa |
Can I track my order?
Absolutely! All Peddler’s Son’s refrigerated delivery trucks and vans are equipped with the complete delivery logistics software Dispatch Track. This offers real-time GPS enabled tracking of your order. These logistic solutions help us to optimize our routes, making driver schedules, and unforeseen traffic situations a breeze to keep you informed from start to finish. Check out more on our Technology page.
What is the Will Call schedule?
We are currently reviewing this.
Is there a lead time for my order?
Most produce items are available to be ordered the same day. While organic items require 48 hours lead time. Some provision items are special order. Have more questions? Call our customer service team for more details. - Learn More
How can I find out about the latest recalls?
Peddler’s Son Food Service’s Quality Assurance team has a recall system in place with product traceability to inform customers by phone, recall letters, and in-store postings.
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How can Peddler’s Son help me be HACCP (Hazard Analysis at Critical Control Points) compliant?
I run a K-12 school program. How can I maximize my USDA reimbursement?
You can maximize your USDA reimbursement by serving the highest number of meals possible that meet federal requirements. The main focus needs to be increasing student participation.
Learn more on about our Education meal delivery services.
How can I better service the dietary needs of my residents/patients?
Peddler’s Son offers ordering solutions to help you service the needs of residents and patients through compliance information, Cycle Menu Management, and a variety of reference solutions.
Learn more about our dietary solutions on the Healthcare page.
What are the latest trends; what are people coming into my operation looking for the most?
Peddler’s Son monitors the foodservice industry for the latest news and trends to keep your business current.
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August 2020 Fresh Produce Distribution Recap
According to weekly reports by National Produce Consultants, August fresh produce distribution was good overall, at least during the first half of the month. Fresh produce item alerts never went past six in a single week and good quality was reported among the rest. Things changed for the second half of August though, with California suffering from extreme heatwaves and the East Coast dealing with the repercussions of Hurricane Isaias.
Potatoes began their transition to northern states, which heavily impacted quality and supply all month. Low yields on mixed berries continued throughout the month due to California being the primary producer and Mexico’s supply did not start until the last week of August. The biggest issue was of course the California wildfires, adding to the heatwaves the state was experiencing, the wildfires negatively influenced half a dozen fresh produce items.
Fresh Produce Watch
Affected By CA Wildfires
Broccoli – Brussel Sprouts – Cauliflower – Celery – Iceberg
Affected By Hurricane Isaias
Cucumber – Tomatoes – Summer Squash
Other Issues
Romaine Lettuce (Quality) – Potatoes (Transition) – Limes (Weather) – Chinese Garlic (Import Issues) – Strawberries (Low Yields) – Corn (Weather) – Mixed Berries (Low Yields)
For the full reports, click here.
What to Expect at Your Local Fresh Produce in September
Containing the wildfires in California will be crucial in trying to minimize the impact on not only the food distribution chain but also on the overall environment of the state and preserving its nature. COVID-19 continues to be a major issue in the fresh produce industry as food distribution will have to continue to adjust and adapt now that schools, universities, and restaurants are continuing to reopen across the country.
Mexico’s helping hand will come a long way in the production of mixed berries as California handles heatwaves and wildfires affecting its production on their end. Finally, new crops for potatoes will be in full swing in the coming weeks helping the low quality of the limited crop available at the moment.
Peddler’s Son Wholesale Food Delivery
As a family-owned wholesale produce distributor since 1988, Peddler’s Son is here to help your business grow. We provide exceptional customer service through transparency and integrity and continue to build valuable relationships by supplying Arizona customers with the best quality products. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a customer.
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