California fig shipments are predicted to have big volume and good quality this season.
In a press release, the California Fresh Fig Growers Association (CFFGA) explained that, thanks to an increase in planted acres, this year consumers can expect plenty of fruit to last well into the fall. But this year’s California figs not only come in large quantities, but also in high quality. Karla Stockli, CFFGA’s Chief Executive Officer, said this year’s crop benefited from the mild weather and the absence of extreme heat, resulting in fruit with good size and flavor.
About 10 million pounds of figs are expected to be shipped this season.
This season also comes with some novelties. The CFFGA invited Americans to look out for Emerald, a new fig variety hitting the shelves. The CCO said the green, creamy fruit has a crème brulee-like flavor and should be paired with foods that have “a more fruity or sweeter flavor profile.” Emerald is joining California’s proud list of fig varieties, which includes Mission, Brown Turkey, Sierra, and Tiger.
As for supply, “Mission and Brown Turkey will continue to provide the bulk of the fresh production; Sierra and Tiger should be steady, and Emerald volume will be much higher than last year,” Stockli said.
California fig supplies are said to last through November.
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