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Fruit wholesalers in Phoenix

Posted by Ashlee on December 27, 2012 at 8:05am in Main Chat

I live in Casa Grande, Arizona and there's not any fruit wholesalers nearby. Dos anyone know of a friendly one in Phoenix or does all of the AZ fruit munchers just use Whole Foods? Also, if any of you know of a big farmers market nearby I'd like a recommendation for that too. I'm searching the web but not finding too much info.

Thanks guys!

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  • Ashlee December 29, 2012 at 10:36am

    Thank you :) I can't wait to get my hands on some of these. I'm hoping to find persimmons. I've been dying to try them....

    • Windlord > Ashlee December 29, 2012 at 10:40am

      Ooo, psimmons are a fave of mine!  As of a few weeks ago, Stella mentioned above had some great local ones.

      Also the asian stores should be stocking them, but not likely organic.

  • Windlord December 29, 2012 at 8:53am

    one more thing.  Our member Sunshine regularly creates lists and little displays of the best fruity deals he finds that week here.  Keep an eye on the Viva group comments and the homepage blog scroll. 

  • Windlord December 27, 2012 at 8:51am

    PM me and I fill you in on some fruity details :)

    • Ashlee > Windlord December 27, 2012 at 8:52am

      Will do!

      • Windlord > Ashlee December 28, 2012 at 4:34pm

        Ok, here I is.

         

        WF is a nice store with good quality, but there's a reason its nickname is Whole Paycheck ;)

        While they do offer a bulk discount, you better be loaded to load up on produce there.

         

        There are several true wholesale mkt here in town, but some won't sell to the public, and some are more challenging.  The one that actually welcomes our singular biz is Kodiak:

        http://www.30bananasaday.com/group/vivaarizona/forum/topics/kodiak

         

        Other options for scoring over-ripe or unique produce are ethnic stores such as the many Food City's (they regularly sell overripe nans for just $4.00 case) or Asian stores such as:

        Mekong

        http://www.yelp.com/biz/mekong-supermarket-mesa

        or Leelee's

        www.leeleesupermarket.com

         
        Another great deal is the Market on the Move, where you can nab about 60# of produce  for just $10.  It does exactly that, moving around multiple and various locations throughout the city.  You never know exactly what you're going to get till you show up. 
         
        now for local goodies:
        There are various mkt systems, but the flagship is
         
        The best is Roadrunner at cactus and hwy 51 every saturday morn. 
        The growers Windmill Farms and Twin (I think) Peaks run by Jason are good, but the prime stand is Horny Toad Farms.  Contact Stella 602-796-6157 and let her know you're another of those crazy fresh fruit and veg lovers who's interested in bulk purchasing.
         
        Hope this helps!
        • Ashlee > Windlord December 29, 2012 at 10:35am

          Thanks WL!  I'll definately check in to those. This has been a great help!

           

  • Brad Ramsay December 27, 2012 at 8:11am
    my internet is too slow to link you but there is a group called viva arizona! should have some answers
    • Ashlee > Brad Ramsay December 27, 2012 at 8:51am

      Yeah I'm a part of that group I guess I should've asked there too. Thank you!

  • Rawbert December 27, 2012 at 8:09am

    find a Costco nerby:

    se gilbert (28.76 miles)
    2887 S Market St
    Gilbert, AZ 85296-6303
    (480) 366-3950
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    2
    		 chandler (29.89 miles)
    595 S Galleria Way
    Chandler, AZ 85226-4932
    (480) 375-2051
    Store Details | Get Directions
    3
    		 tempe (34.56 miles)
    1445 West Elliot Road
    Tempe, AZ 85284-1103
    (480) 496-6651
    Store Details | Get Directions
    4
    		 gilbert (34.71 miles)
    1415 North Arizona Avenue
    Gilbert, AZ 85233-1616
    (480) 293-0053
    Store Details | Get Directions
    5
    		 mesa (35.51 miles)
    1444 S Sossaman Rd
    Mesa, AZ 85209-3400
    (480) 333-6550
    Store Details | Get Directions
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