Asparagus: 

Asparagus markets are elevated but steady. Quality has been good. 

Broccoli: Alert 

Markets are up and active. Broccoli supplies have tightened this week as the Diamondback moth population thrives in the Salinas Valley. Numerous hot spots are being reported, with green larvae damaging the broccoli crowns. Some fields have been completely lost to this pest, reducing overall supply. Quality is fair to good. 

Brussel Sprouts: Alert 

The sprout market is up and active. Brussels sprout supplies are tightening due to erratic weather and Hurricane Erick in Mexico, causing quality and yield issues. Demand is shifting to already limited Oxnard supplies. Salinas production won’t start until late July. 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 very tight, quality remains good. 
• Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Cauliflower: Alert 

Market is up and active. Cauliflower supplies are tightening this week as thunderstorms in Mexico increase demand on Salinas and Santa Maria. Quality is good. 

Celery: 

Markets are steady. Supplies and Quality is good. 

Citrus: 

• Orange: The Navel season is nearly complete, with Valencias now taking over as the primary variety. A few Navel stragglers remain, but this is likely the final week for shipping them. Valencias are currently peaking on 113ct/138ct as the season begins and are expected to size up as it progresses. Gas times are running 24–48 hours to enhance 

• color, and brix levels are ranging from 11 to 13, with the fruit eating exceptionally well. Quality is good. 
• Lemon: Markets remain strong, with 165ct and smaller sizes slightly tighter. District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) has finished, and District 2 (Ventura County/Oxnard) is now the primary growing region. Offshore arrivals are delayed by about three weeks, while Mexico is projected to start mid-July. As a result, domestic supplies have tightened rapidly, putting significant pressure on California’s District 2 crop, which typically yields more choice-grade fruit. Quality is good. 
• Limes: pricing on small sizes are tightening. Quality has been good with some sporadic yellowing. 

Cucumbers: 

• Cucumber market is steady as supplies are good. Quality has been good on inbound. 
• Euro Cucumbers markets out of Canada are slightly up. Quality is good. 

Eggplant: 

Market is steady. quality has been good. 

Grapes: 

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

Herbs: 

• Basil: Quality is fair. 

Leaf Lettuce: Alert 

• Romaine markets are up and active. Supplies are light to moderate due to erratic weather in Mexico, the Midwest, and the East Coast. Fringe and tip burn have been observed on arrivals. Quality is fair to good. 
• Romaine Heart markets are up and active. Supplies are light to moderate due to erratic weather in Mexico, the Midwest, and the East Coast. Fringe and tip burn have been observed on arrivals. Quality is fair to good. 
• Green Leaf markets are up. Supplies are light to moderate due to erratic weather in Mexico, the Midwest, and the East Coast. Fringe and tip burn have been observed on arrivals. Quality is fair to good. 
• Red Leaf markets are slightly up. Fringe and tip burn have been observed on arrivals. Quality is good. 

Lettuce Iceberg: Alert 

Lettuce markets are up and sold out. This market has surged across the industry. Adverse weather in the Midwest and East Coast, along with heavy rains in Mexico, have created a significant shortage. Salinas and Southern California cannot keep up with demand. Value-

added items are on AOG triggers. Carton weights will average 35–40 pounds from multiple shippers. Quality is fair to good. 

Lettuce Tender Leaf: Alert 

Arcadian, Spring Mix, Spinach, Cilantro, Arugula, and Italian Parsley. Markets are steady. Cilantro, spinach, and arugula have tightened this week due to yellowing caused by erratic weather. Expect limited supplies to continue into next week. Quality is fair to 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. 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. Larger size cartons are tightening, and we are seeing upward pressure on pricing. 

Strawberries & Bush Berries: 

• Strawberry markets are up. Heavy cloud cover and cooler temperatures are slowing production in both Santa Maria and the Salinas/Watsonville areas. Many shippers report being sold out for the week, with some pushing late orders into Monday loading. Additionally, smaller berry sizing in both regions is further reducing overall yields. 
• Raspberry markets are coming off. Baja production remains steady as we await the California season to begin in mid-July. Quality is good. 
• Blueberry markets are up. Jersey Blues are available and the extreme heat has slowed production coming into the 4th. Quality has been good. 
• Blackberry markets are coming off. Quality issues continue to impact transferred fruit out of Central Mexico, affecting arrivals. The California season is running late due to cold weather and persistent cloud cover, with production expected to begin next week. Initial volumes will be limited, gradually increasing as we move into early July. Georgia product remains a reliable loading option for the East Coast. Quality is fair to good. 

Squash: 

• Green markets are tight. Quality is good. 
• Yellow market has gone up drastically with demand heavily outweighing supply. Quality is fair to good. 

Tomatoes: 

Crops are transitioning on both coasts, but markets remain steady on Round and Roma tomatoes. The East is focused in South Carolina, with Tennessee starting around July 4th. California production has begun, with seasonal volumes expected by early July. Fruit is coming from Baja and Nogales, though western Mexico is winding down with some quality concerns. The industry is on alert as the Tomato Suspension Agreement ends July 14th. 

• Round tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Roma tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Grape tomato markets are up. Quality is good. 
• Cherry tomato markets are up. 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. Jumbo Yams 
2. Lettuce 
3. White Chef Potatoes 
4. Yellow chef potatoes 
5. Idaho Potatoes (40cts through 80cts