Asparagus: 

Asparagus markets are up. Volumes are light and demand is high. Quality is fair to good. Quality should get better as the weather improves in the growing region. 

Broccoli: 

Markets are coming off. Quality is good. 

Brussel Sprouts: 

The sprout market is coming off. Quality and sizing have improved. 

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 has become very tight, quality remains good. Canadian market is steady w/ little supplies 
• Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Cauliflower: 

Market continues to come off. Quality is good. 

Celery: 

Markets are steady. Supplies and Quality is good. 

Citrus: 

• Orange: The Navel season is nearly complete, with Valencias expected to ramp up to full production within the next week. Valencias are currently peaking on 113ct and 138ct as the season begins, with sizing expected to improve as the season progresses. Gas times are currently running 24–48 hours to enhance color. Brix levels are ranging between 11–13, and the fruit is eating exceptionally well. Quality is good. 
• Lemon: Markets remain on the stronger side, with 165-count and smaller sizes continuing to be somewhat tight. District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) is nearing the end of its season, while District 2 (Ventura County/Oxnard) is emerging as the primary growing region. Quality is good. 

• Limes: Temperatures in Mexico will remain in the upper 90s for most of the week before dropping down to the upper 80s this weekend. Rain and thunderstorms are predicted at 40-80% from Wednesday on, which could slow down harvests if the storms materialize. The rain would really help the fruit be able to size up, but that would also require growers to let some of the smaller fruit stay on the trees to continue growing. Currently a lot of the growers are harvesting their trees clean to take advantage of the higher-than-normal pricing for this time of year. This is leading to the sizing remaining heavy to the 250/230/200ct sizes, with little 110 and 150cts available. This will also have a longer-term negative impact on fruit later this summer, as some of that smaller fruit being harvested is what should have been the 110/150ct sizes later this summer. While the markets remain higher than normal for this time of year, we are seeing the market ease off on the smaller sizes, but that could reverse in July. Overall quality continues to look good despite the high temps and recent rains. Supply availability next week will greatly depend on the amount of rain that Mexico receives this week and into the weekend. 

Cucumbers: 

• Cucumber market is steady as supplies are good out of the south. Quality has been good on inbound. 
• Euro Cucumbers markets out of Canada are at the bottom. Quality is good. 

Eggplant: 

Market is steady. quality has been good. 

Grapes: Alert 

The grape market remains mostly steady at higher prices. Quality has been fair to good. 

Herbs: 

• Basil: Quality is fair. 

Leaf Lettuce: 

• Romaine markets are up. There have been minimal reports of slight fringe and tip burn. Quality is good. 
• Romaine Heart markets are up. There have been minimal reports of slight fringe and tip burn. Quality is good. 
• Green Leaf markets are slightly up. There have been minimal reports of slight fringe and tip burn. Quality is good. 
• Red Leaf markets are slightly up. There have been minimal reports of slight fringe and tip burn. Quality is good. 

Lettuce Iceberg: 

Lettuce markets are coming off. Weights averaging from 39 – 44 pounds. Quality is good. 

Lettuce Tender Leaf: 

Arcadian, Spring Mix, Spinach, Cilantro, Arugula, and Italian Parsley. Markets are steady. All tender leaf lettuce varieties are in good supply with overall excellent quality. Fields are producing more consistent sizing, along with strong texture and vibrant color. Expect supplies and quality to remain steady through the weekend. Quality is good. 

Melons: 

• Cantaloupes: market is steady. Inbound quality is good. 
• Honeydew: market is steady. Inbound quality is good. 

Onions: 

The Onion market is steady. Quality has been fair to good. 

Peppers: 

• Green bell markets are steady. Availability on smaller sizes is scarce. Quality on inbound has been good. 
• Red Pepper markets are up. Quality is good. 

Pineapples: 

Market is steady. Quality has been good. 

Potatoes: 

Quality and sizing remain consistent with recent packs. The market is steady but soft. Larger size cartons are tightening, and we may see some upward pressure on pricing that segment. 

Strawberries & Bush Berries: 

• Strawberry markets are up. Production in Salinas and Watsonville continues to be limited due to the cooler temperatures experienced over the past several weeks. Growers are reporting only modest yield increases compared to last week. In Santa Maria, overall production is naturally declining as the region moves well beyond its peak season. Some older plantings are being diverted to processing instead of the fresh market, shifting more demand to northern regions and helping to keep markets firm. 
• Raspberry markets are coming off. Product currently coming out of Mexico and California’s Central Coast. Supplies are expected to improve heading into late June as warmer weather supports increased production. Quality is good. 
• Blueberry markets are up. Jersey Blues are available. Quality has been good. 

• Blackberry markets are coming off. Supplies currently coming out of California, Mexico, and Georgia. As temperatures rise in the coming weeks, California production is expected to improve. Quality is good. 

Squash: 

• Green markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Yellow markets are steady. Quality is good. 

Tomatoes: 

Rounds are coming out of South Carolina. Roma, Grapes, and Cherries are coming out of Florida. California will be starting soon on Round and Roma tomatoes. 

• Round tomato markets are coming off. 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; 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. Grapes 
2. Jumbo Yams 
3. White Chef Potatoes 
4. Yellow chef potatoes