Fresh Fruits & Vegs

For over sixty-five years, Fords Produce has provided the best quality fruits and vegetables throughout North Carolina. As a wholesaler, receiver & distributor.

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“California’s cherry trees bloomed much later than last season, and retailers need to know that so they adjust their retail promotion plans,” said Roger Pepperl, marketing director at Stemilt. “While Mother Nature... https://t.co/wHN5oMZ3yg

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Cucumber supply is plentiful in Mexico, and volume is ramping up quickly. Several areas are currently in production and quality has been outstanding and very consistent. Florida spring fields are also in... https://t.co/qA9O4fKA79

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Calavo Growers Inc.

04.01.19

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Subject: Extreme Avocado Market
Mexico: Avocado prices in Mexico have risen more than $25.00 per case in a 10-day period. The seasonal volume decline began earlier than... https://t.co/STaSeXhJ28

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Potato farmers have decided to stop planting potatoes underground in favor of a new cultivar. The problem with planting potatoes underground is that they get unnecessarily dirty and must be washed. Cornell... https://t.co/UdF6KLplJV

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The market on asparagus is expected to rise this week. With the late Easter holiday this year, both Peruvian and Mexican asparagus supply will be used to cover the increased demand. Volumes will be lower than... https://t.co/a3SVPKhLoQ

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Strawberry supplies suddenly dried up last week, as Florida farmers finished up unexpectedly. California growers were surprised by and unprepared for the additional demand. Going into the strong Easter pull, we expect tight supplies and higher pricing.

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Squash supplies are steady on both coasts. Spring crops in Mexico are coming along and volume is plentiful. Quality has been really good and it should remain like that at least for the next few weeks as we can... https://t.co/m3mTHStkww

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Strawberry supplies are limited this week in California due to damage from earlier rains and the start of the Valentine’s Day pull. Florida is also reporting light production numbers due to colder weather. Long stem berries are extremely limited right now.

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The cabbage market is finally starting to turn around after a year of the highest pricing in memory. Prices are falling as supplies are improving every day.

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The total apple crop is down significantly from last year and from early fall estimates. The most recent estimate is around 116 million boxes. This is down 11% from the August forecast of 131 million boxes and the... https://t.co/NxHL6v2RoQ

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Strawberry markets are starting to show the effects of Valentine’s Day promotions and increases in demand. Prices will jump as we get closer to the 14th. Valentine’s Day is the second heaviest demand of the year for strawberries, following Mother’s Day.

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The cabbage market is finally starting to turn around after a year of the highest pricing in memory. Prices are falling as supplies are improving every day. Florida, Texas, and Mexico are all pulling cabbage now... https://t.co/IyPUad3bww

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Ford’s Produce Company offers a wide variety of benefits, including but not limited to subsidized health care coverage and optional dental and vision coverage, life insurance, accident insurance, AAA membership,... https://t.co/QnQ8EHf8Ua

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We know many of you have been monitoring the E. coli O157:H7 outbreak associated with romaine lettuce. Over the Thanksgiving holiday, PMA and United Fresh along with our regional partners: Western Growers, CA... https://t.co/6CLTWgWKJW

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So glad to a small part in such wonderful journeys! https://t.co/982LX3YNrq

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Out first harvest!! November 6th

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So excited about the launch of our NEW Division of Ford's Produce! Check it out. Ready to serve local restaurants & grocery stores. Please help & share so we can get the word out. https://t.co/VoKfP9n3H2 https://t.co/VoKfP9n3H2