July 13th, 2023 Market Report
Lettuce:
Lettuce markets are coming off. Internal burns, puffiness, and lightweights are common defects. Weights range from 37-42 pounds. There are no escalators for value-added lettuce items. Quality is fair to good.
Leaf:
– Romaine markets are steady. Tip and fringe burn are some common defects reported, but in a light way. Quality is fair to good.
– Romaine Heart markets are steady. Quality is fair to good.
– Green and Red Leaf markets are steady. Tip and fringe burn are some common defects reported, but in a light way. Quality is fair to good.
Lettuce Tender Leaf:
Parsley, Cilantro, Arugula, Spring Mix, and Spinach are in better supply. We are still seeing minor quality issues. Quality is fair.
Broccoli:
Markets are coming off. There are no escalators for Value-added florets. Quality is fair to good.
Cauliflower:
Markets are coming off. Quality is fair to good.
Carrots:
– Cello markets are steady out West. Quality is good.
– Loose markets have risen considerably, demand is far exceeding supply. Quality is good.
– Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good.
Celery:
Markets are coming off. On value-added products, third-tier triggers will continue. Seeder is being reported. Quality is fair to good.
Strawberries & Bush Berries:
– Strawberry markets have slightly come down. Quality is good.
– Raspberry markets are still active. Over the next few weeks, warmer weather should boost raspberry numbers slightly and slowly increase production. There are still limited supplies available at the moment. Quality is fair to good.
– Blueberries markets are coming off. Quality is good.
– Blackberries markets are steady. Quality is fair to good.
Potatoes:
The potato market is strong and very tight. 40-80CT are tight. #2 Idaho’s are getting very tight. Quality has been fair to good. New crop is expected to start shipping August 7th.
Onions:
The onion market is stable. Overall quality is fair to good.
Cucumbers:
– Cucumber market is steady. Quality is good.
– Euro cucumbers markets are steady. Quality is good.
Peppers:
– Green bells market is steady. Quality is good.
– Red Pepper markets are still slowly climbing up. Quality is good.
Herbs:
– Basil: We are still seeing minor quality issues. Overall, quality is fair to good.
Citrus
– Orange markets are steady with good supplies. Quality is good.
– Lemon markets are still up out West. We have started Import Lemons on 115, 140 and 165ct choice fruit. Quality is good.
– Lime Demand was lower last week but looks to be back up as retailers get past the post-holiday slow down. The markets have eased off some the last two days and seem to have leveled off. Temperatures remain in the upper 90’s with high humidity, which is causing additional shrink at the grower/packer level. There is more skin breakdown and stylar being reported that is making shippers run the product that is coming into the US before shipping. Sizing continues to be heavy on the 175/200/230cts with limited supplies on the 110/150 and 250ct sizes. The next new crop of limes is expected to start around the first week of August. If the lack of rain and heat continues, we may see a down shift in the sizing in August, with the 200/230/250ct sizes being the bulk of the supplies on the new crop. Old crop limes will continue to supply most of the larger 175/150/110ct sizes into August.
Grapes
Grape markets are steady.
Tomatoes:
A firm market as summer crops transition from North Carolina to Virginia and California. Prices remain firm in all regions due to good demand. Overall production is improving and 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 good.
Market Alerts:
The items listed below are being prorated by Shippers.
1.) Gold beets
2.) White potatoes
3.) Red potatoes
4.) Yellow potatoes
5.) Jumbo carrots
6.) Poblano peppers
