Asparagus:
Markets have eased with increased volumes from Canada, Washington, Michigan, and Peru.
Domestic production will peal in early June and start declining by late June, which may shift
demand back to imports. Overall, tighter conditions are expected to return late June into July.
Quality is fair to good.
Berries:
• Blackberry markets are steady. CEMEX supplies remain steady, with good volume
crossing from Mexico. California production is underway, though crop development has
been slightly delayed by cooler weather. Quality is fair to good.
• Blueberry markets are coming off. CMEX, California, Georgia, and Florida are all in
production, helping ease pricing across all pack styles. The PNW is expected to begin
production in June, followed by Michigan in July. We have made the switch into full
pints.
• Raspberry markets are up. CEMEX supplies remain steady, with good volume crossing
from Mexico. California production is underway, though crop development has been
slightly delayed by cooler weather. Quality is fair to good.
• Strawberry markets are slightly down. Following last week’s rain, supplies in Salinas and
Watsonville are expected to remain steady as fields recover, with yields projected to
improve heading into the weekend. Santa Maria production continues to trend lower
due to normal seasonal planting declines. Across California, growing regions are still
contending with unusually cool temperatures, and while a brief warming trend is
expected, forecasts indicate cooler than-normal conditions will persist into next week.
Quality is fair to good.
Broccoli:
Broccoli markets are steady. Quality is good.
Brussel Sprouts:
Markets are steady. Quality is fair to good.
Cabbage:
• Green Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality is good.
• Red Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality is good.
• Bagged Cabbage: Markets are steady. Quality is good.Carrots:
• Cello markets have strengthened with more demand on the southern crop from out
west. Quality is good.
• Loose Markets are seeing some price relief. Quality is good.
• Value-add Carrots the Bakersfield region is currently the primary source of supply,
offering improved availability of baby carrots. Jumbo carrots remain somewhat tight
due to smaller sizing, though conditions are expected to improve as the season
progresses. Quality is good.
Cauliflower:
Markets are steady. Quality is good.
Celery:
The market is coming off. There is an AOG trigger on all Celery value-added products. Quality is
fair to good.
Citrus: Alert
• Lemon: Markets are up and sold out. The lemon market remains elevated due to limited
availability and sustained strong demand, with supplies expected to stay extremely tight
through June, keeping prices firm. Relief is anticipated in July as increased offshore
imports help supplement domestic supply. District Two (Ventura County/Oxnard region)
is currently in full production and supplying the majority of fruit. Quality is fair to good.
• Limes: The market continues to soften, primarily on smaller sizes. Quality is good with
only minor oil spots and stylar.
• Orange: Markets are up and sold out. California Valencia oranges are heavily skewed to
larger sizes, with peak volume on 56ct and 72ct fruit. Small sizes (113ct and 138ct) are
very limited and expected to remain tight through the season. Flexibility on sizing will be
needed, with substitutions into larger fruit likely. Suppliers are managing to contract
averages, so encouraging 72ct or 88ct acceptance will help ensure coverage. Quality is
fair to good.
Cucumbers: Alert
• Cucumber Markets are down. Eastern supply remains constrained following the conclusion of
South Florida production, while Georgia volumes are limited due to recent weather conditions.
Off grade product is readily available. North Carolina is expected to begin production in early
June on a limited basis. Overall product quality remains good.
• Cello Cucumber markets are steady. Quality is good.
Eggplant:
Markets are up. Supplies remain tight in Florida, Mexico, and California. Markets are expected
to stay up for 2 weeks until Georgia production improves. Overall quality remains good.Grapes:
Mexican grapes are crossing through Nogales in good volume. The market is beginning to
transition to newer varieties such as Sweet Celebrations and Sweet Globes
Green Onions:
Markets are steady. Quality is good.
Herbs:
• Basil: Quality is fair.
Lettuce Iceberg: Alert
Markets are up. Cold temperatures followed by rain and then warm weather have disrupted
crop development, contributing to lower yields across many shippers due to INSV and fusarium
in the soil. Common defects include discoloration, light weights, outer leaf discoloration, pink
ribbing, and misshapen heads. There is an AOG trigger on all Lettuce value-added products.
Quality is fair to good.
Lettuce Leaf: Alert
• Romaine markets are up. Erratic weather and soil disease pressures are impacting
growing regions and limiting overall production across leaf lettuce varieties. Quality
issues including tip burn, fringe burn, and light weights. There is an AOG trigger on all
Romaine value-added products. Quality is fair to good.
• Romaine Heart markets are up and sold out. Erratic weather and soil disease pressures
are impacting growing regions and limiting overall production across leaf lettuce
varieties. Quality issues including tip burn, fringe burn, and light weights. Quality is fair
to good.
• Green Leaf markets are up. Erratic weather and soil disease pressures are impacting
growing regions and limiting overall production across leaf lettuce varieties. Quality
issues including tip burn, fringe burn, and light weights. There is an AOG trigger on all
Green Leaf value-added products. Quality is fair to good.
• Red Leaf markets are up. Erratic weather and soil disease pressures are impacting
growing regions and limiting overall production across leaf lettuce varieties. Quality
issues including tip burn, fringe burn, and light weights. Quality is fair to good.
Lettuce Tender Leaf:
Arcadian, Arugula, Cilantro, Parsley, Spring Mix, and Spinach. Tender leaf items are steady.
Quality is good.Melons: Alert
• Cantaloupes: Markets are trending higher as offshore fruit supplies have concluded,
making domestic melons the primary source. Production will remain active in the Yuma
region into July before shifting to Central California. Overall quality continues to be
good.
• Honeydews: Markets are steady. Offshore honeydews are finished, while Mexican
supplies remain strong in Arizona. Domestic production remains strong in the Yuma
region. Quality is good.
Onions:
Markets are holding steady. Production in Texas and California nears completion. New Mexico
and Central California have become the main loading areas for the remainder of the summer
season. Transportation conditions continue to play a key role in market trends. Overall quality
remains good.
Peppers:
• Green Pepper: Markets are down. Pepper supplies are improving as production
increases in Georgia. Demand for green peppers remains strong, keeping availability
somewhat tight. Growing regional production is expected to help stabilize supply and
bring better balance to the market.
• Red Pepper markets are coming off. Quality is fair to good.
Pineapples:
Markets have softened. Quality is good.
Potatoes:
Markets are trending upward as pricing continues to increase on count cartons. As the crop
nears its end, supplies of #1 cartons are becoming more limited, resulting in higher FOB pricing.
Larger-size potatoes are also tightening in availability. Transportation costs continue to
contribute to overall market strength. Quality remains strong.
Squash:
Markets are trending lower as production increases across Georgia, California, and Baja,
although yellow squash supplies remain tight. Heavy rainfall in Georgia has impacted
production levels. Overall quality remains goodTomatoes:
Tomato supplies remain generally adequate as production transitions across both East and
West. Eastern volume is shifting from Central Florida into South Carolina and other summer
growing regions, while Western production moves from Sinaloa to Baja, Central Mexico, and
California. Despite some lighter supplies and minor quality issues in certain areas, increasing
production in newer regions is expected to support stable availability through June and into the
summer season.
• Round tomato markets are slightly down. Quality is good.
• Roma tomato markets are slightly down. 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. Quality is good.
Market Alerts:
The items listed below are either being prorated or are in short supply.
1. Artisan Romaine / Baby Romaine
2. Artisan Lettuce
3. Cucumbers
4. Fennel
5. Green/Red Leaf
6. Jumbo Yams
7. Lettuce
8. Lemons
9. Oranges
10. Romaine
11. Romaine Hearts
