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Peas

Commodity Overview

Peas account for a small portion of produce department sales, but they are an important part of a well-rounded cooking vegetable category. Include both sugar snap and English peas to appeal to different shoppers.

Produce Availability

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PLUs

4673 black-eyed
4092 Chinese snow/pea pod
4674 green
4675 sugar snap

Varieties

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English Peas
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Snow Peas
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Sugar Snap Peas
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.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.

Facts

  • Peas may be small, but they pack a nutritious punch. They are high in vitamin C, which provides infection- and cancer-fighting capabilities. Peas are an excellent source of folate, which helps to prevent neural tube birth defects. They are also a good source of fiber, which aids in digestion, and a source of omega-3 fats, which provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the following nutrient content descriptors for green peas: low-fat, saturated fat-free, low sodium, cholesterol-free, an excellent source of fiber, and excellent source of folate and an excellent source of vitamin C.

Sales Strategies

  • Cross-merchandise peas with stir-fry vegetables and sauces, vegetable dip (for sugar snap peas), soup ingredients, butter, Italian seasoning and bagged salads.
  • Peas are available year-round. Give them some promotional attention as the calendar pages turn.
  • Fall: Add sugar snap peas to veggie trays for football game-day promotions. Promote sugar snap peas as a healthy addition to back-to-school lunches.
  • Winter: Promote peas during the holiday season as a tasty green vegetable alternative to green beans for the holiday table. Include snow peas and sugar snap peas in Chinese New Year promotions.
  • Spring: Promote peas as a great addition to green salads.
  • Summer: Include snow peas and sugar snap peas in summer grilling promotions. They can be grilled and served as a side dish for grilled meats.

Dynamic Displays

  • Offer both regular peas and sugar snap peas in your display. Sugar snap peas appeal to parents looking for a healthy snack for themselves and their kids.
  • Offer bagged product to avoid a messy display. If you offer bulk peas, keep a close eye on the display to remove damaged or decaying pods quickly.
  • Place peas near other salad and cooking vegetables. Peas create a striking color contrast with red or yellow peppers or yellow squash.
  • Offer serving and preparation suggestions to get consumers looking at peas in a new light.

Food Service

  • Consider purchasing prepared snap peas to save time on shelling and de-stringing peas before cooking.
  • Don’t overcook peas as they will become mushy and flavorless. Add peas at the end of a dish’s cooking time.
  • Include peas in stir-fry dishes.
  • Steam and season peas to serve as a side dish.
  • Add peas to soups and stews to add flavor and texture.
  • Peas make a visually interesting addition to salads and salad bars.

In the Backroom

Shipping
Green 30-lb. bushel baskets/crates/hampers and 11⁄9-bushel crates RPC - 6411, 6413, 6416, 6419, 6420 Snow and sugar snap 10-lb. cartons Value-added 8 8-oz. packages Southern 25-lb. bushel hampers

Grades
U.S. No. 1 U.S. fancy There are no federal grade standards for snow or snap peas.

Handling
Temperature: green 32 F (0 C); snap, 32 to 34 F (0 to 1 C), snow 33 to 35 F (0.6 to 1.7 C) Relative humidity: green, 85-90%; snap, 95%; snow, 50% Mist: snow and snap, no; green, lightly Typical shelf life: 7 to 10 days Ethylene-sensitive (Do not store or transport ethylene-sensitive items with commodities that produce ethylene.) Moderately sensitive to freezing injury. (Able to recover from one to two light freezings.) The best-quality snow peas are 3 to 3½ inches long and 3⁄4 inches wide. Snap peas should be 21⁄2 to 3 inches long.

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Southern Specialties Inc

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Guatemala City, 01002
Cooking Vegetables:
Radicchio, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter, Haricots Verts, Snow Peas, Sugar Snap Peas
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Develop 360 LLC

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Business Type:
Grower, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Davenport, 33837 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries
Citrus:
Melogold
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Panchos Food Service Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler, Foodservice
Location HQ:
Nashville, 37211 Tennessee
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries
Citrus:
Melogold
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Ray Kay Produce Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Brooklyn, 11205 New York
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries
Citrus:
Melogold
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Fresh Produce Source Inc

Overview (2)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Broker, Exporter, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Calexico, 92231 California
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Gold Raspberries, Red Raspberries, Strawberries, Red Currants, Kiwiberries, Cape Gooseberries/Goldenberries
Citrus:
Melogold
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Clemons Produce Inc

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Retailer, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Orlando, 32806 Florida
Berries:
Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries
Citrus:
Grapefruit, Lemons, Limes, Oranges, Clementines / Mandarins / Tangerines
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New World Farm Inc, The

Overview (2)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Fresno, 93725-1827 California
Deciduous Fruit:
Asian Pears
Salad Vegetables:
Broccoli
Specialties:
Bok Choy, Gai Lan
Cooking Vegetables:
Chinese Long Beans, Green Beans, Sugar Snap Peas
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Thomas Vaccaro Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Shipper, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Hammonton, 08037 New Jersey
Berries:
Blueberries
Stone Fruit:
Peaches
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Cabbage, Corn, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Leeks, Peas
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Laguna Produce

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Business Type:
Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
Santa Maria, 93456 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Cauliflower, Peas, Cilantro, Snow Peas
Salad Vegetables:
Spinach, Broccoli, Celery, Lettuce, Romaine
Specialties:
Bok Choy
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Mashhoon's Produce Inc

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Business Type:
Broker, Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Santa Barbara, 93101 California
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Watermelon
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Kale, Leeks
Salad Vegetables:
Spinach, Broccoli








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