Temperatures over the past week reached over 100 degrees in many growing regions including Salinas, Watsonville and Bakersfield and up to 115 in Yolo County and Chico. The heat affects our food production, putting not only the plants and fruit at risk but the people harvesting our food.

Nam Doc Mai (translates to sweet nectar of the blossom) is a Thai cultivar and Thailand’s best known “dessert” mango. One of the worlds most coveted mangoes and the mango best used in Thailand’s famous dish- Mango Sticky Rice.

Anna’s Organics, a small family farm in Chowchilla is now harvesting beautiful eggplant varietals. Which one is your favorite?

Earl’s Mango Mania Display Contest encourages retailers to try bigger, bolder, and more innovative displays in order to drive sales and lead consumers into a Mango Mania frenzy! Meet the winners of the 2023 Mango Display Contest, Heidi and Coral from Eureka Natural Foods McKinleyville and follow them on their trip to visit Crespo in Mexico.

Wild foraged Morels are plentiful from spring to summer. Morels are earthy and nutty, woodsy and toasted. Now being harvested in the Pacific Northwest. Ask your Earl’s Sales Rep for pricing.

Comanche Creek is located in Chico, California and grows a myriad of vegetables. Now harvesting a gorgeous variety of local summer squash.

Dwelley Family Farms is our favorite California Cherry grower. Read about our May 2024 visit with them to learn why!

Gold Kiwis are one of our favorite, unique offerings for the summer.

Many crops are sensitive to weather extremes — read on for some of the current challenges affecting California growers.