MIAMI, FL - As if green beans were not in high enough demand, enter the winter holiday season—charging up the category with even more excitement as dish ideas begin to make their way to tables at a higher frequency and expectation. Thankfully, companies like Crystal Valley Foods are helping customers with consistency and quality throughout the year.
“As typical during the month of November, green beans are tight, especially because of increased demand due to the Thanksgiving pull,” Katiana Valdes, Marketing Director, shares with me. “Guatemala, specifically, has been having unseasonably heavy rains causing a tighter supply as well."
To provide a consistent program for partners, Crystal Valley green beans are grown in Guatemala year-round and in the United States seasonally. The company ships to retail, wholesale, and foodservice customers nationwide.
“Volume has been slightly lower this year mostly due to weather-related issues,” Katiana expresses. “And, as Crystal Valley green bean demand continues to grow year-over-year, we are continuing to evolve to meet the needs of our customers.”
As we get deeper into the holiday season, keep checking back with AndNowUKnow for more on the green bean category.
