I have wrapped up a great project that I have spent 3 years on with FRG. I have avg $900K savings in each of the three years even with...

Colder months are starting to move in Salinas Valley which means it’s that time of year for the big move, Transition! What is transition?...

A Peek at Peak Seasons Apples Lemons Green Grapes Red Grapes Pears Freight Trucks remain tight and expensive in the Northwest, Idaho, and...

It is vital to make sure everyone is on the same page with rolling out a LTO for multiple locations. Here is a sample of basic steps to...

I had the luxury to attend todays virtual summit on Animal Care for chickens. Hearing Dr. Bruce Stewart - Brown discussing the hatchery...

The Onion Commission invited ten food and beverage individuals to a VIP treatment of dinners, field tours and processing centers. We...

Market Alerts Tropical Storm Eta Update: – Eta is the first tropical cyclone to make landfall in the United Stated in the month of...

Welcome relief to the Salinas Valley has come in the form of a cold front moving into Northern California clearing some of the smoke and...

Glove Business Update Expect price increases up to 30% and product shortages. The glove market continues to be very volatile due to...

Make sure you are washing your lettuce and the rest of your produce. Ash residue from California fires are everywhere. Produce...

Between increased insect and disease pressure from warm and humid conditions in late July, the August heatwave, and fires that threatened...

Here are this weeks Market Opportunities Green & Red Grapes – Good availability and consistent quality. Cantalope & Honeydew – Good...

I was able to have a department head meeting with four restaurants. In talking about utilizing me and having two restaurants that buy...

We have a few items this week that are Fair or Caution. Pay attention to the Market Alerts and opportunities.

Today I got a sheet of paper with all the portions for a Charcuterie Board for one of my restaurants that I help out. The plating guide...