In a first for the Oppy citrus category — Israeli Suntina's (also known as Novas) have made an appearance in Ontario and across the Canadian prairie provinces to Calgary.
The program kicked off early in the new year with 2 lb bags and regular 10 kg bulk boxes.
The feedback to the flavor and appearance has been very positive and augurs well for an expanded program in 2015.
With brix ratios of 15+ these particular Clementines are exceedingly sweet!
After a 3 year gap, the Oppy citrus category is excited to have Moroccan Nours back in the stable of products we can offer this late winter period.
Packed in the ever popular 5-lb gift box as well as 2-lb and 3-lb bags we have the option to suit all store format needs.
In this climate-affected easy peeler season–these excellent eating late Clementines will be hot property!
We will see first containers arrive onto the eastern seaboard around February 17 and continued arrivals continue until late March.
Now harvesting organic strawberries from Coachella. Quality is great. Berries are juicy, sweet and red. Packed in the Oppy label (see photo of 1-lb. clamshells).
High graphic, high impact bags are sure to drive apple sales.
10 bags per master box.
65 boxes per pallet.
Packing now.
We are now packing and shipping gorgeous plums in 2 lb. bags. Product of Chile.
All apples in Washington state are experiencing poor packouts due to the heat last August. Many Gala packers are reporting 15 boxes of apples per bin, so we are actually faring better at 15-18 packs per bin at Crane and McDougall.
Jazz: 18% down; 147,000 decrease for Oppy.
Pac Rose: 8% down; 43,000 decrease for Oppy.
Envy: 16% down; 32,000 decrease for Oppy.
While we have experienced no disruptions yet, pressure continues. The president of the Port Workers Front Julio Castillo was arrested on 1/21 for disorderly conduct. Fruit officials and port officials met with him prior to the arrest. Containers are difficult, putting pressure on all exporters. The other open ports where our break bulk ships are loading are getting more pressure to strike as well as pressure to receive other container lines.
The image shows four of seven ships anchored outside of San Antonio waiting to be loaded.
We're anticipating the arrival of these sweet, petite pears from New Zealand week 10. We'll offer both a 10-kg volume fill and 10 x 1-kg flow wrap punnets. Honey Belles arrive crunchy and deliciously ready to eat.
Vancouver, B.C.— The latest apple from Enza has a following any new fruit would Envy.
The aptly named apple will surpass the 100,000 carton mark out of Washington this season for the first time ever, as growers endeavor to feed the demand that continues to outpace supply.
Specs:
Bag: Gussetted with a handle
UPC: 0 66022003689
10 x 2-lb bags
70 cases per pallet
Cases type- RDT/60 x 40
Parting is such sweet sorrow….but it's not quite over yet. Our Chilean cherry program is wrapping up on the West, but we'll have fruit on the East for a few more short weeks. Don't miss out!
Week two of the Oppy California strawberry program is underway. These irresistibly sweet berries are available in 8 x 1-lb., 4 x 2-lb., 2 x 4-lb., and 4 x 3-lb. configurations.
We are hearing that water shortages are affecting 75% of the mango growing areas in Peru. This will lead to lower overall volumes out of Peru and the small sizes (12/14s), will be especially short. We anticipate pricing to be $6 and higher for the season. Weekly promotional opportunities are unlikely.
Cling stone peaches
Trial Volumes into Miami
High brix, low acid
Large fruit
2 weeks from harvest
Vancouver, B.C. ―Momentum continues to build in the Oppenheimer Group’s berry category, with fruit grown in the Golden State making its debut in the Oppy label this week.
The full-service produce marketer is currently shipping conventional strawberries from Coachella and Oxnard, with organic strawberries starting in February.
We have an apple for everyone at Oppy, including these effervescent, sweet Honeycrisp. Grown in Nova Scotia, available through mid-February.
Today we start shipping Oppy's first ever conventional strawberries from Coachella and Oxnard. In a few weeks, we'll add organic strawberries to the mix!
Here's a sweet idea for satisfying snacking! Two-pound Pacific Rose apple bags are available now.
Picking starts at La Higuera on Monday. We expect our first arrivals of these gorgeous grapes toward the end of the month. The grower is reporting outstanding quality and size (80% large and extra-large).
First arrivals of Saturn white fleshed peaches into Miami show excellent color. 2 layer 5 kg boxes, PLU 3113. Saturn peaches feature a thin skin and a freestone pit, and are a sweeter-eating, less fuzzy variety than most. No need to peel, just dig in! Expect more arrivals over the next few weeks.
Be a part of the sweet apple wave! Join the conversation about this crisp, sweet winter favorite on Facebook today. Look for yummy recipes, grower stories, great photos and more!
Following the discovery of the European grapevine moth, the USDA/PPQ created a federal order that ultimately put a halt to all vessel fruit out of three of the largest berry growing regions in Chile (about 80% total volumes to the U.S.). The federal order mandates that all blueberries grown in regions 6, 7, and 8 be fumigated before export to the U.S. Any fruit from other growing regions is subject to strenuous inspections both upon shipping and arrival, so delays are expected.
It's this season's must-have…two irresistible pounds of Envy apples, attractively packaged and ready to go.
The first Sapphire plums from Geofruit are being packed in Chile this week. First arrivals to US are anticipated the second week of January.
Sapphire plum volumes are estimated to be down 55% industrywide this season.
Delicately sweet and crisp, these beautiful pears add elegance to holiday celebrations. Their remarkable story and some intriguing recipes can be found at www.tottoripears.com.
Two pounds of tangy sweetness, ready to drive sales. JAZZ apples have never been better!