POTATOES: IDAHO: Demand is light and prices are steady. Idaho has seen some slippage on cartons but consumers and 2’s seem to be holding their own. COLORADO: Colorado is watching its supplies closely, thinking they may come up short. Demand is a bit slow but […]
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Fresh Produce Update For 02/12/18
Garnand Marketing can help you with fresh produce year-round by partnering with you to provide the highest quality produce at the best prices, whether it be load by load or on a contract basis. Potatoes Idaho: Potato demand in Idaho is light with Norkotah pricing down a bit […]
Read moreIn June of last year, we reported on Washington’s new apple bet, the Cosmic Crisp. This variety apple, a cross between the popular Honeycrisp and Enterprise varieties is said to grow faster, is higher in sugar, and provides better yields than other types. Although the state is […]
Read moreFresh Produce Market Update 2/05/18
Garnand Marketing can help you with fresh produce year-round by partnering with you to provide the highest quality produce at the best prices, whether it be load by load or on a contract basis. Potatoes Idaho: Potato prices are down and demand is fairly light on consumers […]
Read moreFresh Produce Market Update For 1/29/18
Potatoes Idaho: Potato demand in Idaho is moderate and prices are steady with some count cartons moving slightly higher. Burbank carton prices continue to be around $1.00 per case higher than Norkotahs. Truck and rail shortages continue to plague shipments. Colorado: Demand has slowed somewhat which is […]
Read moreCurrent Fresh Produce Market Report For 1/22/18
Potatoes Idaho: Potato demand is moderate on consumer packs and similar count cartons, while demand on 40 ct. – 70 ct. is fairly good. Prices remain steady, but truck and rail shortages continue to hinder movement. Colorado: Demand for potatoes has slowed in Colorado but pricing remains […]
Read moreHow Produce Brokers Benefit Your Business
“I understand why we get a bad rap,” says Gary Garnand of Garnand Marketing, L.L.C., a produce broker located in Twin Falls, Idaho, “there are too many brokers who’ve given us a bad name–they gouge their customers on prices and don’t help them build their business.” But […]
Read moreWeekly Market Update for 12/18/17
Potatoes Idaho: Potato demand is slowing down in Idaho. FOB prices have moderated on carton sizes. Quality remains good. Truck availability is still an issue with high rates making Idaho less competitive with other states who are closer to major markets. Colorado: Demand is good for the […]
Read morePotatoes Idaho Potato demand is starting to pick up following the Thanksgiving holiday and leading into the Christmas season. Pricing remains steady. Quality is good. Transportation is still an issue with both truck and rail car shortages. Washington Acreages and yield in Washington are down so we’ll see […]
Read moreWeekly Market Update for 11/27/17
Potatoes Idaho Potato demand is light to moderate after the holiday, but pricing remains steady. Quality is good. Transportation is still an issue with both truck and rail car shortages. Washington Acreages and yield in Washington are down so we will see fewer potatoes than last […]
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