RECAP August 12, 2024 School starts back up in the Treasure Valley this week, which means families are back from vacation and dog days of summer are coming to an end. This is a perfect time to add some promotions that focus on the changing behavior of families. School night take out deals Lunch specials for busy moms Teacher Discounts So Much More... jodi.hoalst@sysco.com 208-296-0914
MARKET REPORT BEEF The beef market continues weighed down by middle meats, especially on Choice and Select cuts. Limited harvests are allowing thin meats to creep higher. The chuck and round complexes are balanced; Lean grind material bolsters demand. Grinds continues to be steady and looks to gain traction. CHICKEN Wings have excess supply, . Jumbo breasts are seeing increased demand, and dark meat remains steady DAIRY Shell egg markets are up. California and Northwest markets are up. Hickman’s Family Farms production facility in Arizona had one of their production barns destroyed and two damaged by fire. The Block is decreasing & Barrel are increasing. Butter is up. PRODUCE ALERTS CITRUS Lemons - California supplies remain tight, especially for small sizes (165 to 200- count fruit). The US market is receiving significant import volume from Argentina and Chile. Mexican lemon production is starting to increase Oranges - Extreme heat in the California growing regions has ended the Valencia orange season for some suppliers this week and more suppliers are anticipated to finish by the end of August Lime - The lime market is rapidly increasing due to decreased yields of U.S. #1-grade fruit, size shifting towards larger fruit supplies AVOCADO Mexico harvest is picking up, but overall pricing is expected to remain elevated. Bigger sizes are becoming tight & expected to remain in short supply through the summer months. SQUASH The west is still dealing with the aftermath of the heat wave causing a slight increase in the market. Volume will continue to decline, indicating higher markets into next week. jodi.hoalst@sysco.com 208-296-0914
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GENERAL SALES MEETING IN SLC Just a reminder, I will be in Salt Lake City from Wednesday to Friday this week. I will be available to call throughout the day so please text and I will return you call as soon as I can. I look forward to having new items to share with you upon my return. If you need immediate assistance, please call Sysco Customer Care at 887-678-6979 Credits No Credits Pending Special Requests None Upcoming Events School Starts - Aug 14 Boise Open - Aug 22-25 Spirit of Boise - Aug 28-Sept 1 jodi.hoalst@sysco.com SNEAK PEAK Food Show We have an amazing food show happening Wednesday, September 18 from 10am - 3pm at Galaxy Event Center at Wahooz in Meridian. We will be focusing on the Power of Partnerships. More to Come in the next couple of weeks. TAKING A FEW DAYS OFF TO MOVE When I return from SLC I will be taking the 19-21 off to move to a new home. I will be available by phone, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. If you need help right away, please call Sysco Customer Care. 887-678-6979 208-296-0914
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