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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

Varieties

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Armenian Cucumbers
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Japanese Cucumbers
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Lemon Cucumbers
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Pickling Cucumbers
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Persian Cucumbers
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English Cucumbers

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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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:
samuelstrock.com
Commodities:
Berries (5), Citrus (5)
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All American Produce Co

Overview (4)    (0)    (1)   
Business Type:
Broker
Location HQ:
Roseboro, 28382 North Carolina
Phone:
+1 910-874-3605,+1 910-525-0209
Website:
www.allamericanproduceco.com/about-us-fresh-produce-grower/
Commodities:
Berries (1), Salad Vegetables (6), Organic Produce (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:
naturefreshfarms.com
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:
ruhligfarms.weebly.com
Commodities:
Melons (1), Cooking Vegetables (8), Salad Vegetables (1)
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Fresh Farms HQ

BCA Award
Overview (14)   (5)   (1)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Deciduous Fruit:
Grapes
Melons:
Watermelon
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell, Cucumbers, Red Bell Peppers, Green Bell Peppers
Cooking Vegetables:
Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Poblano Peppers, Zucchini Squash
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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
modern_veg

Modern Veg

Overview (2)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Rio Rico, 85648 Arizona
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon, Mini Watermelon
Tropical Fruit:
Mangoes
Cooking Vegetables:
Eggplant, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
Salad Vegetables:
Tomatoes
Organic Produce:
Organic Tomatoes
JWFarms

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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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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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 HQ

Overview (23)   (0)   (10)  
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
coastproduce

Coast Produce Company

Overview (5)   (0)   (9)  
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
rcf

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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