February 23, 2023-March 2, 2023

 Lettuce: 

Lettuce markets are steady. With the cool weather coming in the growing regions, expect to see discoloration on the outer leaves as well as some pink ribbing. Multiple shippers are reporting this. The weight should be between thirty-nine and forty-three pounds on average. Expect harvesting delays throughout the week, due to the rain and cold that is coming. Quality is fair. 

Leaf: 

– Romaine markets are steady. Blisters, peels, and pink ribbing are some common defects being caused by the cold temperatures. Quality is fair 

– Romaine Heart markets are steady. Blisters, peels, and pink ribbing are some common defects being caused by the cold temperatures. Quality is fair 

– Green and Red Leaf markets are steady. Blisters, peels, and pink ribbing are some common defects being caused by the cold temperatures. Quality is fair 

Lettuce Tender Leaf: 

Spring mix, spinach and arugula supplies have tightened up due to the recent cold weather. Overall, the quality is fair. 

Broccoli: 

Broccoli markets are steady. Quality is fair to good. 

Cauliflower: 

Cauliflower markets are going back up. Supplies are now slowing down due to the recent cold weather in Santa Maria and Yuma. Look for this market to slowly adjust higher with less supplies heading into the weekend. 

Carrots: 

– Cello and Loose markets are steady. Quality is good. 

– Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Celery: 

Markets have increased. Cool weather and rain are forecast in the growing regions for the rest of the week. Production is expected to be moderate to light in Yuma as well as southern California. Florida is expected to have moderate availability if needed. Quality is good. 

Strawberries & Bush Berries: 

– Strawberries markets are steady. Product is becoming more available out of California, Baja, Central Mexico, and Florida. Quality is good. 

– Raspberries markets are coming down. Quality is fair to good. 

– Blueberries markets are steady. Quality is good. 

– Blackberries markets are steady. Quality is fair to good. 

Potatoes: 

The potato market is steady. Quality is good. 

Onions: 

The onion market slightly came off, availability is good. Quality is good. 

Cucumbers: 

– Cucumber market is still strong, availability seems better than last week. Quality is good. 

– Euro cucumbers market is strengthening. Quality is good 

Peppers: 

– Green bells markets are steady. Quality is good. 

– Red Pepper markets are up and becoming tighter. Quality has been good. 

Citrus 

– Orange markets are steady. Quality is good. 

– Lemon markets are steady. Quality is good. 

– Limes Despite inbounds finishing higher than expected last week, additional demand in the market has kept the market getting stronger as overall supplies continue to be lower than typical years during this time. Large sizes 110ct/150ct continue to remain in low supply. We are expecting to see another increase in price this week, but hopefully the good weather for the next 10+ days will also help stabilize the market. 

Tomatoes: 

Round market is active due to lower yields caused by the bloom drop in December. Roma, grapes, and cherries are steady from last week. 

Herbs: 

– Basil – We are still seeing minor quality issues. Overall, quality is good. 

Cabbage: 

– Green Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality has been good. 

– Red Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality has been good. 

– Bagged Cabbage: Markets are steady. Quality is fair to good. 

Market Alerts: 

The items listed below are being prorated by Shippers. 

1.) Broccolini 18ct & 3/2lb 

2.) Asparagus 

3.) Cantaloupe/Honeydew 

4.) Scallions 4/2lb 

5.) Cauliflower Florets 2/3lb