Ciruli Bros. LLC, Rio Rico, Ariz., has increased its plantings of cucumbers, green bell peppers and eggplant, said partner Chris Ciruli.
The company saw increased retail demand at the end of the 2020 season and was optimistic that retail sales will continue to be strong as the new season begins, and that foodservice business will pick up as more restaurants reopen and people begin traveling once again.
“We definitely feel optimistic on sales for the front end of the season,” Ciruli said.
Some commodities in Culiacan started earlier than usual because of extremely warm and dry weather, he said.
“It’s pushed a lot of product along faster.”
Ciruli said he expected that trend to continue with tomatoes, romas and red and green bell peppers.
The company was able to fill supply gaps that resulted from weather challenges on the East Coast of the U.S., he said.
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