Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Cucumbers

Commodity Overview

Cucumbers continued to be popular with consumers, with sales increasing nearly 20% over 2020. With a variety of cucumber options to choose from, shoppers are discovering the versatility of the cukes, from using them in salads to adding them to sandwiches or eating them out of hand as a snack.

PLUs

4593 English/hothouse/long seedless
4062 green
4594 Japanese/white
4596 pickling
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
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Facts

  • Cucumbers contain many important nutrient, but many are in the skin. Cucumbers contain some vitamin C, which boosts the immune system and helps to fight cancer. The cucumber’s skin contains fiber, which aids in digestion. Cucumbers also contain silica, which helps keep skin healthy.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for cucumbers: fat-free, saturated fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free and low in calories.

Dynamic Displays

  • Include seeded and seedless varieties in your display. Be sure to label them so consumers know what they are getting.
  • Add specialty cucumbers to your display to increase sales and encourage consumers to try something new.
  • Include cucumbers in salad vegetable displays. Display them next to carrots for a striking color contrast.
  • Remind consumers that they can keep cucumbers fresh after cutting by wrapping the end in plastic wrap before putting it in the refrigerator.
  • Keep cucumbers and zucchini separate as they can be difficult to tell apart.

Food Service

  • Use hollowed out cucumber skins as a bowl for condiments like bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
  • Serve fried cucumbers as an appetizer with spicy mustard or cocktail sauce.
  • Serve fresh cream of cucumber soup for a different and refreshing soup flavor.
  • Cucumbers can be made into a sauce that pairs well with cold or hot meat.
  • Include cucumbers as a topping for sandwiches and wraps.
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Valley Fruit and Produce/Continental Export

Overview (1)    (1)    (11)   
Business Type:
Exporter
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021-1616 California
Phone:
+1 213-627-8736 - Ext. 1330
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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RCF Distributors LLC HQ

Overview (4)    (0)    (3)   
Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Phone:
+1 520-348-7506
Fax:
+1 520-281-9670
Website:
Commodities:
Citrus (4), Melons (1), Tropical Fruit (2), Cooking Vegetables (2), Salad Vegetables (1)
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Grower Alliance LLC

Overview (9)    (0)    (1)   
Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Phone:
+1 520-761-1921
Fax:
+1 520-377-9189
Website:
Commodities:
Deciduous Fruit (1), Melons (3), Cooking Vegetables (5), Salad Vegetables (1)
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Nickey Gregory Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Trucking
Location HQ:
Forest Park, 30297 Georgia
Phone:
+1 404-366-7410
Fax:
+1 404-366-1865
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (1), Citrus (1), Deciduous Fruit (2), Stone Fruit (1), Cooking Vegetables (3), Salad Vegetables (2)
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Courchesne Larose Ltee

BCA Award
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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Montreal, H1J 0A6 Quebec
Phone:
+1 514-525-6381
Fax:
+1 514-525-1084
Website:
Commodities:
Citrus (1), Deciduous Fruit (3), Melons (2), Tropical Fruit (3), Cooking Vegetables (1)
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Nature Fresh Farms HQ

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Leamington, N8H 3W5 Ontario
Phone:
+1 519-326-1111
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (1), Salad Vegetables (9)
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Ruhlig Farms LLC

Overview (3)    (3)    (1)   
Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Carleton, 48117 Michigan
Phone:
+1 734-587-2884
Fax:
+1 734-587-2884
Website:
Commodities:
Melons (1), Cooking Vegetables (8), Salad Vegetables (1)
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A & Z Produce

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Business Type:
Broker
Location HQ:
North Salt Lake, 84054 Utah
Phone:
+1 801-359-2081
Fax:
+1 801-532-3859
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (6), Deciduous Fruit (4)
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UNFI Produce - Headquarters

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Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Providence, 02908-5637 Rhode Island
Phone:
+1 856-241-9090,+1 800-899-5944
Fax:
+1 866-386-2371
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (1), Deciduous Fruit (5), Stone Fruit (4)
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Sigma Sales Inc

Overview (10)    (0)    (7)   
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85621 Arizona
Phone:
+1 520-281-1900,+1 520-281-4212
Fax:
+1 520-281-4468
Website:
Commodities:
Deciduous Fruit (1), Melons (3), Cooking Vegetables (3), Salad Vegetables (3)
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JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (1)    (0)    (0)   
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Phone:
+1 831-288-0505
Fax:
+1 831-288-0575
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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S Strock & Co., Inc.

BCA Award
Overview (15)    (4)    (12)   
Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Boston, 02150 Massachusetts
Phone:
+1 617-884-0263
Fax:
+1 617-884-7310
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (5), Citrus (5)
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Sunterra Distribution LLC

Overview (3)    (0)    (0)   
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Dallas, 75201 Texas
Phone:
+1 469-547-6161
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (10)
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M. Levin and Company, Inc.

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Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Philadelphia, 19153 Pennsylvania
Phone:
+1 215-336-2900
Fax:
+1 215-755-6757
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (6), Citrus (4)
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ARG Global Trade LLC

Overview (3)    (0)    (0)   
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Kerman, 93630-1364 California
Phone:
+1 559-581-8069
Website:
Commodities:
Citrus (1), Cooking Vegetables (2), Salad Vegetables (2), Specialties (1)
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Trufresh a dba of Sofia Produce LLC

Overview (7)    (0)    (2)   
Business Type:
Broker
Location HQ:
Nogales, 85621 Arizona
Phone:
+1 520-394-7370
Fax:
+1 520-761-0871
Website:
Commodities:
Melons (3), Cooking Vegetables (2), Salad Vegetables (4), Specialties (1)
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Schwartz, Ben B., & Sons, Inc.

BCA Award
Overview (12)    (0)    (5)   
Business Type:
Trucking
Location HQ:
Detroit, 48209-2977 Michigan
Phone:
+1 313-841-8300
Fax:
+1 313-841-1253
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (3), Deciduous Fruit (1), Melons (1), Stone Fruit (1), Tropical Fruit (2), Cooking Vegetables (2)
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Double Tree Castle Inc

Overview (2)    (0)    (0)   
Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Phone:
+1 520-761-1110
Fax:
+1 520-761-1122
Website:
Commodities:
Cooking Vegetables (4), Specialties (1), Salad Vegetables (1)
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Coosemans LA Inc

Overview (9)    (8)    (5)   
Business Type:
Shipper
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Phone:
+1 213-689-1551
Fax:
+1 213-689-1583
Website:
Commodities:
Berries (5), Citrus (3), Deciduous Fruit (2)
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Fresh Farms HQ

BCA Award
Overview (14)    (5)    (1)   
Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Phone:
+1 520-377-0878,+1 520-377-9400
Fax:
+1 520-377-0573
Website:
Commodities:
Deciduous Fruit (1), Melons (1), Salad Vegetables (4), Cooking Vegetables (4)
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ARG Global Trade LLC

Overview (3)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Kerman, 93630-1364 California
Citrus:
Limes
Cooking Vegetables:
Jalapeño Peppers, Sweet Potatoes
Salad Vegetables:
Cucumbers, Red Plum/Roma Tomatoes
Specialties:
Tomatillo
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All American Produce Co

Overview (4)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Broker, Grower
Location HQ:
Roseboro, 28382 North Carolina
Berries:
Blueberries
Salad Vegetables:
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Beefsteak Tomatoes, Round Tomatoes, Plum/Roma Tomatoes on the Vine, Grape Tomatoes
Organic Produce:
Organic Tomatoes
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JW Farms Organic Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-4838 California
Berries:
Strawberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Specialty Berries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries
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Progressive Produce LLC

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90040 California
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Herbs, Onions, Bulb, Onions, Sweet
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Nature Fresh Farms Sales Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Delta, 43515 Ohio
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers, Tomatoes
Organic Produce:
Organic Cucumbers, Organic Peppers, Bell, Organic Tomatoes
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Nature Fresh Farms HQ

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Leamington, N8H 3W5 Ontario
Berries:
Strawberries
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Mini Sweet, Red Cherry Tomatoes, Red Cherry Tomatoes on the Vine, Red Cocktail Tomatoes, Red Cocktail Tomatoes on the Vine, Plum/Roma Tomatoes on the Vine, Greenhouse/Hydroponic Tomatoes, Yellow Tomatoes on the Vine, Red Tomatoes on the Vine
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Coast Produce Company

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Business Type:
Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Los Angeles, 90021 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Apples, Asian Pears, Grapes, Pomegranates
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Stone Fruit:
Cherries, Nectarines, Peaches
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RCF Distributors LLC HQ

Overview (4)   (0)   (3)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Melons:
Watermelon
Tropical Fruit:
Mangoes, Papayas
Cooking Vegetables:
Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell
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RCF Distributors LLC

Overview (0)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
San Diego, 92154 California
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Melons:
Watermelon
Tropical Fruit:
Mangoes, Papayas
Cooking Vegetables:
Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell
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RCF Distributors LLC

Overview (0)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
McAllen, 78503 Texas
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges
Melons:
Watermelon
Tropical Fruit:
Mangoes, Papayas
Cooking Vegetables:
Onions, Bulb, Peppers, Chili
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell








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