Asparagus: 

Markets are steady. 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. The holidays have softened demand and supplies are adequate. 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. 
• Raspberries markets are steady. Production out of Central Mexico is down due to inclement weather and markets are firming across all distribution points. Quality is good 
• Strawberry markets are slightly up. Production has slowed due to colder weather in the southeast which is driving the pricing up. 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 coming off, but supplies remain somewhat tight. 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 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 up. Quality is good. 

Celery: Alert 

The market is up and sold out. Heavy rains in the Oxnard and Santa Maria regions have pushed this market higher, with demand exceeding supply throughout the week. Yuma production remains light, keeping all value-added items on the rise. Pith and seeder defects are being reported, though only lightly. 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 fruit becomes tight. Prices are expected to rise through January and possibly February due to declining yields and steady demand. Sizing will fluctuate, with larger fruit now and smaller fruit increasing, and there is some risk of transit-related defects from weather impacts. Some lots may show occasional styler 
• Orange: Navel oranges are peaking on 88/72/56ct, while 113/138ct fruit has tightened due to recent weather, keeping small fruit scarce and markets strong. Persistent fog in the Central Valley is causing moisture-related harvest and post-harvest challenges, and upcoming heavy rain is expected to further impact picking. Quality is good. 

Cucumbers: 

• Cucumber markets are steady, but supplies are tight. Florida production is minimal due to cool weather. 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: 

Pricing is steady and supplies are getting better. Quality is good. 

Green Onions: Alert 

Markets are up and sold out. Demand has been very strong with extremely light supplies. The green onion market has climbed to extremely high levels; due to a combination of labor issues and quality issues from the rain we experienced before the holiday. These factors have put production behind. Issues at the border may also cause some delays in loading. We will continue to see mechanical damage for the next two weeks and smaller sizing. Quality is fair. 

Herbs: 

• Basil: Quality is fair. 

Lettuce Iceberg: 

Lettuce markets are coming off. Minimal brown butts, discoloration, and misshapen heads are being reported on inbound. Weights are ranging from 39 to 43 pounds. Quality is good. 

Lettuce Leaf: 

• Romaine markets are coming off. Minimal reports of discoloration and tip or fringe burn. Quality is good. 
• Romaine Heart markets are steady. Minimal reports of discoloration and tip or fringe burn. Quality is good. 
• Green Leaf markets are steady. Minimal reports of discoloration and tip or fringe burn. Quality is good. 
• Red Leaf markets are steady. 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: ALERT 

• Cantaloupes: markets are steady. Quality is fair to good. 
• Honeydews: markets are steady for now but shipping delays are going to push the price higher. Demand is outweighing the supply and some shippers are cutting orders. 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 softening. 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. Quality has been good 

Tomatoes: 

• Round tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Roma tomato markets are up. Quality is good. 
• Grape tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Cherry tomato markets are up. 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. Brussel Sprouts 
2. Celery 
3. Corn 
4. Escarole 
5. Green Onions 
6. Honeydew 
7. Jumbo Yams 
8. Oranges 
9. Snow peas 
10. Sugar snap peas