Taro Root

Taro Root

Taro Root

Commodity Overview

Taro root is a brown, barrel-shaped, shaggy tuber that has a flesh color varying from white to beige to light gray. The flavor and texture are similar to a potato and chestnut combination. It must be cooked; it is toxic if eaten raw. Once cooked, the vegetable can be used in soups, cakes or smoothies. It is available year-round from Hawaii and China.

Produce Availability

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4794 taro root, small
4795 taro root, large
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.
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Minntica Exportaciones S A

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Business Type:
Exporter
Location HQ:
San Jose,
Specialties:
Taro Root
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Saguer Ltda

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Importer
Location HQ:
Palmares,
Specialties:
Ginger Root, Malanga, Taro Root
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Reuben Soto Corporacion S A

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Importer
Location HQ:
Escalante,
Tropical Fruit:
Bananas, Pineapple, Plantains
Specialties:
Ginger Root, Malanga, Taro Root
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XAGRO S.A.

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Exporter, Grower, Shipper
Location HQ:
La Ceiba,
Tropical Fruit:
Coconuts, Pineapple, Plantains
Salad Vegetables:
Carrots
Specialties:
Cassava, Malanga, Taro Root, Yuca
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DCA del Norte SA/Frutas Cala SA

Overview (1)   (0)   (0)  
Business Type:
Exporter
Location HQ:
San Carlos,
Tropical Fruit:
Bananas, Pineapple
Specialties:
Cassava, Chayote, Taro Root
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C. F. Produce Inc.

Overview (3)   (0)   (1)  
Business Type:
Wholesaler
Location HQ:
Plant City, 33565 Florida
Berries:
Blueberries, Strawberries, Blackberries, Cranberries
Deciduous Fruit:
Pomegranates
Melons:
Cantaloupe
Cooking Vegetables:
Leeks
Salad Vegetables:
Celery, Onions, Green, Iceberg Lettuce
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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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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:
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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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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