Asparagus:
Asparagus markets are slightly up. Domestic supplies remain available out of Michigan, following the conclusion of Washington’s season late last week. The market is expected to remain stable this week, supported by consistent production from Mexico and Peru. Quality is good.
Broccoli:
Markets are up. 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 nearing its end, with Valencia’s expected to ramp up fully within the next two weeks. Valencia’s are currently peaking on 113 count and 138 count sizes as the season begins and will size up as it progresses. Brix levels are strong, ranging from 11 to 13, delivering excellent eating quality. 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: Despite having rain in the forecast every day for the last week, very little if any rain ever materialized. Temperatures remain in the mid 90’s during the day. With the lack of rain, fruit continues to be on the small side, remaining heavy on the 230/250/200. This is the time of year where we typically see heavy volume on the 175ct/200ct, but that has not been the case, leading to the market remaining strong and higher than normal. We will start to see better supplies on the 200ct and smaller sizes in the next 3-4 weeks as growers are being forced to harvest or potentially lose the fruit. The hot, dry weather is also starting to affect the bloom cycle for the next crop. We are seeing fewer blooms than normal; some smaller fruit will start to drop off trees to save energy. Look for the market to remain stronger than normal for most of the summer months
Cucumbers:
- Cucumber market is steady as supplies are good out of the south. NJ should start to harvest in about 2 weeks. Quality has been good on inbound.
- Euro Cucumbers markets out of Canada are steady. Quality is good.
Eggplant:
Market has loosened up. quality has been fair to 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 steady. Quality is good.
- Romaine Heart markets are steady. Quality is good.
- Green Leaf markets are steady. Quality is good.
- Red Leaf markets are steady. 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 tightening as fruit transitions out west. Inbound quality is good.
- Honeydew: market is tightening as fruit transitions out west. 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:
The Potato market is steady. Quality has been good.
Strawberries & Bush Berries:
- Strawberry markets are coming off. Production in Santa Maria is past its peak, though late-season fruit quality remains strong despite lower volumes. In Salinas and Watsonville, output is gradually building and expected to reach peak levels in the coming weeks. Cooler weather is preserving fruit quality while also tempering yields, allowing growers to maintain consistent rotation.
- Raspberry markets are steady. The heavy volumes out of Mexico are gradually tapering off, while production in California’s Central Coast is gaining momentum. Quality is good.
- Blueberry markets are up. Multiple regions are currently in production, including Mexico, Central California, and Georgia. The Pacific Northwest is expected to come online in 3 to 4 weeks, with harvests beginning in Oregon and Washington. Quality has been good.
- Blackberry markets are steady. Product continues to arrive from Central Mexico, with light production from California and Georgia. Quality is good.
Squash:
- Green markets are steady. Quality is good.
- Yellow markets are steady. Quality is good.
Tomatoes:
Eastern harvests in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina are transitioning, with steady but variable quality. Mexico’s Central and Sonora regions provide strong volume and quality, supporting U.S. demand as California’s mature greens season approaches. Overall quality and volume are mixed but expected to improve as more regions come online and stabilize supply.
- 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 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.
- Grapes
- Jumbo Yams
- White Chef Potatoes
