Asparagus: 

Markets are tightening. Peru is filling the Mexico gap with rising volumes, mostly smaller sizes shipped by ocean, while Mexican supply is tight with sharply higher prices and minimal large sizes as production winds down before a delayed Sonora ramp-up. Quality is good. 

Berries: 

• Blackberry markets are steady. Fruit supply remains good out of Baja and Central Mexico. Occasional red cells are being reported on arrival. Quality is good. 
• Blueberries Market is steady. We are currently in a brief gap on offshore fruit, with Peruvian supplies nearing the end and Chilean volumes beginning to ramp up. At the same time, rising production out of Central Mexico is helping keep the market stable. Quality is good. 
• Strawberry markets are steady. Strawberries remain plentiful across all growing regions, with holiday demand keeping markets flat. Quality is good. Green Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Red Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Bagged Cabbage: Markets are steady. Quality is good. 

Broccoli: 

Broccoli markets are up. The recent rain in Yuma caused some quality issues, such as mildew and pin rot. There is an AOG trigger on all value-added Broccoli items. Quality is fair to good. 

Brussel Sprouts: Alert 

Markets are up and sold out. Salinas Valley and Oxnard regions are dealing with insect pressure, some decay, and smaller-sized produce. There is an AOG trigger on all value-added Brussel Sprout items. Quality is fair. 

Shippers are prorating to 50% of a 10-week average on all Commodity and Value-added Brussel Sprouts. 

Cabbage: 

Carrots: 

• Cello markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Loose Markets are steady. Quality has been good. 
• Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Cauliflower: 

Markets are coming off. Quality is good. 

Celery: Alert 

The market is up and sold out. Black heart and pith remain the main defects, affecting Southern California production. There is an AOG trigger on all value-added Celery items. Quality is fair to good. 

Citrus: Alert 

• Lemon: Markets are improving as increased harvests from District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) boost overall supply. District 3 (CA Desert/AZ) remains the main growing region, with peak sizes at 140ct, 115ct, and 165ct. Mexico is also running with good volumes, but markets continue to climb. Quality is good. 
• Limes: Lime markets are firm as the current crop winds down and No. 1 availability tightens. Prices are expected to rise through January and possibly February due to declining yields and steady demand. Some lots may show occasional styler 
• Orange: Navel oranges are peaking on 88/72/56ct, while 113/138ct fruit is tight due to recent weather speeding up sizing. Small fruit will remain limited with strong markets. Persistent Central Valley fog is causing damp fruit, harvest delays, and potential quality issues, with heavy rain expected next week further impacting harvesting. Quality is good. 

Cucumbers: 

• Cucumber markets are steady, but supplies are tight. Florida production is minimal due to cool weather impacts. Honduran imports are light. Quality is good. 
• Cello Cucumber markets are steady. Quality is good. 

Eggplant: 

East Coast supplies are tightening due to cooler weather in South Florida. Quality is good. 

Grapes: 

Imported reds and greens are priced well above final domestic levels, a trend expected through the holidays. Larger volumes arriving in mid-January should bring prices back toward normal seasonal levels. Quality is good. 

Green Onions: Alert 

Markets are up and sold out. Green onion supplies are tightening due to recent rains reducing yields. Expect the market to stay strong into next week. Quality is fair. 

Herbs: 

• Basil: Quality is fair. 

Lettuce Iceberg: 

Lettuce markets are coming off. Common defects on arrival include brown butts, discoloration, and misshapen heads. Weights are ranging from 39 to 44 pounds. There is an AOG trigger on all value-added Lettuce items. Quality is fair to good. 

Lettuce Leaf: 

• Romaine markets are steady. Minimal reports of discoloration and tip or fringe burn. There is an AOG trigger on all value-added Romaine items. Quality is good. 
• Romaine Heart markets are coming off. Minimal reports of discoloration and tip or fringe burn. Quality is good. 
• Green Leaf markets are coming off. Minimal reports of discoloration and tip or fringe burn. There is an AOG trigger on all value-added Green Leaf items. Quality is good. 
• Red Leaf markets are coming off. Minimal reports of discoloration and tip or fringe burn. Quality is good. 

Lettuce Tender Leaf: 

Arcadian, Spring Mix, Spinach, Cilantro, Arugula, and Italian Parsley. Supplies and quality of tender leaf items are improving, and this trend is expected to continue while favorable weather persists. Quality is fair to good. 

Melons: 

• Cantaloupes: markets are steady. Quality is fair to good. 
• Honeydews: markets are steady. Quality is good. 

Onions: 

Overall demand is down, with steady supplies of all three colors shipping from ID, OR, and WA. Prices are holding firm on yellows and reds, while the market for whites is trending upward. Quality is good. 

Peppers: 

• Green Pepper market is steady. Quality on inbound has been good. 
• Red Pepper markets are up. Quality is good. 

Pineapples: 

Markets are steady. Quality has been good. 

Potatoes: 

As the holidays approach, a slight uptick in demand is anticipated this week, with quality remaining strong. 

Squash: 

Market is steady on both green and yellow squash 

Tomatoes: Florida Roma tomatoes have good supply and quality. Central Mexico is light due to a late start in Culiacán. Round tomatoes are steady on both coasts with good supply. Mexican grapes from Culiacán are transitioning, with peak volumes expected in 2–3 weeks. 

• Round tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Roma tomato markets are coming off. Quality is good. 
• Grape tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Cherry tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 

Yams: Alert 

Markets are active. Jumbo yams are in short supply. Orders moving forward will have a high probability of being prorated. Quality is good. 

Market Alerts: 

The items listed below are either being prorated or are in short supply. 

1. Arugula 
2. Brussel Sprouts 
3. Celery 
4. Corn 
5. Escarole 
6. Green Onions 
7. Jumbo Yams 
8. Oranges 
9. Snow peas 
10. Sugar snap peas