Asparagus: 

Markets are steady. Supplies remain strong on both coasts, with steady production out of Peru and Mexico. Sizing continues to trend toward smalls and standards. Quality is good. 

Broccoli: 

Markets are slowly coming off, but supplies remain tight across all regions. There is an AOG increase on Broccoli VA items. Quality is fair to good. 

Brussel Sprouts: Alert 

The sprout market is up and remain tight. Sprout supplies are expected to remain light with high prices, as demand exceeds availability. Oxnard production is slowing and nearing completion. Quality issues persist, including elongated cores and stems, light insect damage, and some internal discoloration. There is an AOG increase on Brussel VA items. Quality and sizing are fair. 

Cabbage: 

• Green Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Red Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Bagged Cabbage: Market is steady. Quality is good. 

Carrots: 

• Cello markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Loose Mexican product remains tight. Canadian product should be available in the next few weeks. Quality has been good. 
• Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Cauliflower: 

Markets are coming off. Fields are showing slightly softer texture, leading to minor bruising, but nothing significant. Quality is fair to good. 

Celery: 

Markets are steady. Supplies and Quality is good. 

Citrus: 

• Orange: Valencia’s are the main variety, currently peaking on 113ct and 138ct as the season begins, with sizes expected to increase over time. Gas treatments are running about 48 hours to enhance color. Brix levels are 12-13, and the fruit is eating very well. Quality is good. 
• Lemon: Markets remain strong. District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) is finished, with District 2 (Ventura/Oxnard) now the main growing area. Supplies of 165ct and smaller are limited. Choice grade dominates, with less Fancy due to growing conditions. Offshore fruit is limited and delayed until late July/early August, while Mexico is expected to ramp up. Quality is fair to good. 
• Limes: markets remain steady. Weather events are continuing to cause some minor quality issues to emerge. 

Cucumbers: 

• Cucumber market seems to have settled out for now. Quality has been good on inbound. 
• Euro Cucumbers markets are steady with tight supplies out of Canada. Quality is good. 

Eggplant: 

Market is relatively steady. quality has been good. 

Grapes: 

The grape market is steady. Mexican grapes are nearly finished, with remaining supplies heavily discounted as shippers close out their season. Domestic grapes are now being harvested from Bakersfield to Fresno, with both Red and Green Seedless in good supply. Quality is good. 

Herbs: 

• Basil: Quality is fair. 

Leaf Lettuce: 

• Romaine markets are coming off. Slight fringe and tip burn have been reported. There is an AOG increase on all Romaine VA items. Quality is good. 
• Romaine Heart markets are coming off. Slight fringe and tip burn have been reported. There is an AOG increase on all Romaine VA items. Quality is good. 
• Green Leaf markets are coming off. Slight fringe and tip burn have been reported. Quality is good. 
• Red Leaf markets are coming off. Slight fringe and tip burn have been reported. Quality is good. 

Lettuce Iceberg: 

Lettuce markets are coming off. Production in Mexico is moderate but improved from past weeks. Weights and quality have also improved among multiple suppliers in Northern and Southern California. There is an AOG increase on all Lettuce VA items. Quality is fair to good. 

Lettuce Tender Leaf: 

Arcadian, Spring Mix, Spinach, Cilantro, Arugula, and Italian Parsley. Markets are steady. Minor discoloration and minimal tip burn have been reported. Quality is good. 

Melons: 

• Cantaloupes: Market is steady. Heavy rains in key growing areas have pushed demand out west. Warm weather is yielding high-quality cantaloupes, peaking on size 9 with Brix levels between 13-16. Smaller 12/15 melons are in shorter supply due to the heat wave. Quality is good. 
• Honeydew: Market is steady. Warm weather is producing high-quality melons, peaking on size 5 with Brix levels between 13-16. Suppliers are primarily sourcing from Central California. Nogales melons are very limited and nearing the end of their season. Quality is good. 

Onions: 

The onion market is experiencing an upward trend, driven by supply gaps in California and recent rainfall in New Mexico. Quality has been fair to good. 

Peppers: ALERT 

• Green bell market remains extremely strong. Quality on inbound has been good. 
• Red Pepper markets continue to go up. Red bell peppers are particularly limited as California transitions to northern growing areas, while Mexican and Canadian crossings remain light. Quality is good. 

Pineapples: 

Market is steady. Quality has been good. 

Potatoes: 

Quality and sizing remain consistent with recent packs. Larger size cartons are tightening, and we are seeing upward pressure on pricing. 

Strawberries & Bush Berries: Alert 

• Strawberry markets are coming off. Salinas and Watsonville are past peak and entering a gradual decline in production. Meanwhile, Santa Maria and Oxnard are ramping up with new crop harvests from late spring plantings. Quality is good. 
• Raspberry markets are coming off. Strong volumes are coming out of Central Mexico, Baja, and California’s Central Coast. Quality is fair to good. 
• Blueberry markets are softening slightly. Quality is good. 
• Blackberry markets are steady, but supplies are limited. West Coast production is set to ramp up later this month. Mexican transfer fruit quality is declining due to weather, while California fruit is expected to show significantly better quality. Quality is fair to good. 

Squash: 

• Green markets are coming off. Georgia and Mexico seasons are ending, with limited supply from Baja. North Carolina volumes remain very low due to heat and rain damage. New Jersey and other Eastern states are increasing supply, easing market pressure. Quality is good. 
• Yellow markets are coming off. Georgia and Mexico seasons are ending, with limited supply from Baja. North Carolina volumes remain very low due to heat and rain damage. New Jersey and other Eastern states are increasing supply, easing market pressure. Quality is good. 

Tomatoes: 

Eastern production is ramping up, with harvests in TN and VA and more supply expected next week. CA supply is good but seeing some heat related quality issues. Mexico remains steady. 

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

Yams: Alert 

Markets are active. Jumbo yams are in short supply; this situation is unlikely to ease until we reach the new crop harvest this fall. 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. Artisan Romaine 
2. Blackberries 
3. Broccoli Rabe 
4. Brussel Sprouts 
5. Corn 
6. Green Peppers 
7. Idaho Potatoes (40cts through 80cts) 
8. Jumbo Yams 
9. Orange Peppers 
10. Red Peppers 
11. Snipped Beans 
12. White Chef Potatoes 
13. Yellow Peppers