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"Empowering leading brands to THRIVE" For over 30 years, the NPC team has developed fresh produce supply solutions for a diverse list of clients.

The specialists at NPC have extensive experience in every phase of the produce supply chain: experience augmented by an extensive investment in Information Technology. NPC prides itself on being small enough to provide personal attention to clients, but big enough to bring leverage to benefit clients of all sizes.

03/11/2026

Members of the NPC Powered by Foodbuy team recently attended Southern Exposure, the Southeast Produce Council’s flagship conference and trade show, held February 26–March 1 in Orlando, Florida. 🍎🥦🫜

The event brings together growers, suppliers, retailers, and foodservice leaders to share ideas, explore innovation, and strengthen relationships across the produce industry.

With hundreds of exhibitors and thousands of attendees from across the industry, the conference offers a valuable platform for education, networking, and collaboration that helps move the produce community forward.

🤝It was great to connect with partners, discuss category growth, and explore opportunities that continue to drive value for our Members and suppliers. Thank you to SEPC for hosting!

03/06/2026

Dez Forsythe, our VP of Supply Chain, attended the excellent Partner X-Change event last month, hosted by International Fresh Produce Association!🍅

The event encouraged direct conversation amongst school/university dining leaders -- including our partners at Chartwells K-12 — and produce growers/suppliers.

🌱Discussions like these create new ideas, better alignment, and more opportunities to get fruits and veggies in front of students. Our team was excited to participate!

03/03/2026

⚠️ Market Alert: Tomatoes⚠️

🍅 Supplies are tightening across all regions due to significant weather impacts in both Florida and Mexico.

❄️ Frost in Florida has reduced yields, size, and quality, limiting relief from upcoming transitions to Estero, which also sustained damage.

Mexico is producing below expectations with continued quality issues. Rounds are slightly better supplied than Romas but remain light with elevated grade-outs.

Grape tomatoes are the most stable option for now, though cold-related bloom drop is expected to limit future volume. 💮

Get the updates you need on fresh produce purchasing ⤵️

https://www.nproduce.com/services/market-reports/

02/19/2026

Looking to expand your local and regional procurement? Fresh produce is a great place to start.

NPC Powered by Foodbuy works with growers and shippers based in every region of the continental United States. We maintain close relationships with these partners, allowing us to provide exceptional programs for our Members.

Learn more about us at nproduce.com

02/12/2026

The NPC Powered by Foodbuy and Foodbuy Foodservice teams were ecstatic to attend the annual Landry's Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, NV this month!

The teams networked at a vendor cocktail hour, dined out at local eateries, and attended the annual awards ceremony, as Foodbuy Foodservice took home the award for Vendor of the Year, Regional Operations.

Thank you to Don Governale and Sasha Krnic for representing NPC alongside our Foodbuy Foodservice partner, Jerry Cerand.

02/10/2026

Florida’s recent freeze on last week caused substantial damage to green beans and other crops, including tomato varieties and dry-veg, leaving many fields inaccessible and overall supply uncertain as growers assess losses.

❄️The Florida freeze has added strain to already impacted Mexican market following recent rainfall and winds, further tightening supply.

Market conditions have escalated, with rising prices and limited availability. Mexico is currently the primary source until Florida’s crop outlook becomes clearer, and higher freight costs from western shipping points are adding even more pressure.

🔮Given these initial disruptions and the potential for ongoing weather impacts, longer‑term market pressure and additional supply challenges are possible in the coming months.

We will keep a daily pulse on short and longterm effects to keep you prepared and in the know. 🤝

02/05/2026

The key to sourcing local and regional fresh produce? Grower and shipper relationships.🤝

🍎NPC Powered by Foodbuy serves as a connector for hospitality, foodservice, education, and healthcare operations with trusted produce growers and shippers across regions. Our managed produce services allow our Members to leverage the benefits of high-quality, fresh produce, without having to maintain a complicated portfolio of relationships.

How do we make all this happen? It's simple: we're produce people, working with produce people.

💻Learn more at nproduce.com

02/02/2026

🚨Market Alert: Apples 🚨

Prolonged heat in September required heavy irrigation to protect tree health and maintain fruit quality, but this also drove fruit sizes larger across the industry.

🍎Washington’s Gala crop is more than 4 million boxes below last year, and current sizing is peaking on medium to large with very limited availability of 125/138 counts. Markets are expected to become firmer, and shifting to other red varieties, such as Fuji or Pink Lady, is strongly recommended where possible.

🍏Granny Smith sizes are also running large, with 125/138 counts virtually unavailable and no comparable green variety to substitute. The variety is projected to remain at premium market costs, and customers are encouraged to plan for alternative fruits where small-size requirements cannot be met.

💻Have you read this week's NPC Powered by Foodbuy Market Alert? Read it on nproduce.com

01/27/2026

After a tough finish in Salinas, Yuma kicked off early—but warm temps, recent rain, and unusual humidity have pushed crops nearly two weeks ahead, causing supply gaps and higher markets.

What We’re Seeing:
• Arugula & Spinach: Soft, inconsistent texture
• Spring Mix: Better overall, still uneven at times
• Romaine: Outer‑leaf damage; hearts remain strong
• Iceberg: Pale color, variable texture
• Broccoli: Brown bead, pin rot, slow growth
• Cauliflower: Yellowing + mildew showing as black spots post‑harvest

Expect tight supplies and elevated markets over the next 3–4 weeks. We’ll keep you updated as conditions evolve.

🌄 Spring transition to Salinas begins late March through early April.

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01/22/2026

Big news at NPC Powered by Foodbuy!📰

Our produce team is honored to have been recognized by Hash House A Go Go as their Vendor of the Year 2025!🎉

This is a proud moment for both our produce experts and our partners throughout the supply chain, as we work together to provide exceptional support to partners like Hash House A Go Go.

While this is a celebratory moment, we're operating full steam ahead into 2026, as we aim to continue to exceed expectations and offer added support. 🍎🌶️🥕🍊🥑🥦

01/17/2026

🚨Extreme Market Alert: Oranges 🚨

🍊Small sizes for navel oranges are on alert as the crop is sizing up. The entire California navel crop is running large this season, as trees are not producing small sizes in meaningful volume. The situation grows worse daily.

California Navel oranges continue to face a severe industry‑wide shortage of small fruit. Extended fog, intermittent rains, and uneven sunlight earlier in the season have pushed size profiles heavily toward larger counts while drastically reducing availability of small sizes such as 88s, 113s, and 138s, which remain extremely limited and are not expected to improve throughout the remainder of the Navel season or the transition into Valencia’s (June).

Weather impacts from previous growing cycles, including excessive rain and sun extremes in previous years, directly reduced the formation of small oranges in the current cycle. Oranges are alternate baring; last season had abundant small fruit so it was anticipated this year would produce larger, but the situation is more extreme than anticipated due to the rains and weather conditions aiding the growth.

Recommendation to open size spec where possible, the crop is peaking in a 72/56/88.

If you're searching for a solution for small orange needs, cara cara, bloods and Mandarins are great domestic options. 🍊

01/16/2026

❗️URGENT MARKET ALERT ❗️

The U.S. carrot market remains industry-wide tight due to unprecedented rain and cold conditions in California, particularly in the Bakersfield growing region, which have significantly impacted harvest conditions and yields.

Recent storms have further delayed harvesting, resulting in elevated crop loss and continued prorations across the category. California is currently extremely limited in larger-size carrots (Tables and Jumbos), with an anticipated four-week gap that could extend longer, reflecting broader industry-wide shortages.

Supply pressure is expected to persist through the remainder of the Bakersfield season as the industry transitions into Imperial Valley winter production in mid-February, where early growing conditions have been favorable but risks remain.

Recommendation:
Customers should plan for continued size constraints, consider substituting cello carrots, large baby carrots, or multi-pack options where feasible, and engage early on forward needs as availability gradually improves.

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