Ford's Produce Supply Update

March 1,2010

Tomato markets tightened up further last week as stronger demand met the weak supplies we’ve been seeing for the past few weeks.

East coast vegetables, items that we would normally receive from Florida during these winter months, remain extremely tight.

Washington State Pear growers continue to have a great year, with plentiful supplies and excellent quality on all varieties.

Potatoes of all varieties are still plentiful and beautiful.  Supplies are expected to lighten up over the coming months on Idaho potatoes, but for the time being, prices...

Honeydews and cantaloupes are trickling in from Central America now in very small amounts.

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Chef of the Month Executive Chef Anthony Wilkins

Picture of Anthony WilkinsYears in a Kitchen:  15

Training:  Wake Technical Community College

Current Position:  Executive Chef, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC


Fare:  Large receptions and banquets up to 6,000 people.

Signature Dish:  Mini Sweet Potato Bundles with toasted pecans, vanilla beans, and brown sugar.

Proudest Accomplishment:  “Helping to feed the Hurricane Katrina evacuees.  This took four months and totaled 150,000 meals.”

Biggest Challenge as a Chef:  “Creating a new atmosphere in the Convention Center to make our customers feel that they are in a restaurant instead of a convention center.”

Best Advice to Others in Foodservice:  “Never be afraid of change and be open to suggestions because these things can take you to the next level.”

Family:  Wife Ericka and daughter on the way (Deja)

Interests:  His aquarium with African Cichlids