June 7th, 2024 Market Report
Lettuce:
Lettuce markets are still active, but supplies are improving. The warm weather in the Salinas Valley and Southern California has contributed to higher production numbers. The weights range from 32- 46 pounds depending on the supplier. Compared to last week, the quality with multiple shippers has improved. There is an AOG increase on all Lettuce Value-add products. Quality is fair to good.
Leaf:
Romaine markets are coming off and supply are improving. There is an AOG increase on all Romaine Value-added products. Quality is fair to good.
Romaine Heart markets are coming off and supply are improving. Quality is fair to good.
Green and Red Leaf markets are coming off and supply are improving. Quality is fair to good.
Lettuce Tender Leaf:
Arcadian, Arugula, Spinach and Spring Mix markets are steady. Quality is fair to good.
Italian Parsley & Cilantro markets are active. Quality is battling bacterial spotting as a result of all the rain and excessive moisture.
Broccoli:
Markets are steady. Quality is good.
Cauliflower:
Markets are up. Quality is good.
Carrots:
Cello markets are steady out West and up slightly in Georgia. Quality is good.
Loose market is much higher on Mexican crossings with fair to good quality, and also much higher in Georgia. Carrots are not sizing up, and there is a lot of pressure on the Jumbo market.
Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good.
Primo Weekly Market Update 6/7/24
Celery:
Mexico Celery markets are steady while California Celery markets are coming down from the higher cost. There is an AOG increase on all Celery Value-add products. Quality is good.
Strawberries & Bush Berries:
Strawberry markets are steady. Quality is good.
Raspberry markets are slightly up. The warmer weather is resulting in good amount of fruit coming out of Mexico, as well as a steady increase in Central California fruit. Quality is good.
Blueberries markets are steady in North Carolina and Georgia. We are seeing great quality. New Jersey should start in 10-14 days.
Blackberries markets are slightly up. The warmer weather is resulting in good amount of fruit coming out of Mexico, as well as a steady increase in Central California fruit. Quality is good.
Pineapples:
Market is steady to slightly lower for next week. Quality has been good on recent arrivals.
Potatoes:
The Potato market is at the bottom. 40cts and 50cts are tight with pricing firming up. Quality has been fair.
Onions:
The onion market is very strong. Pricing is up on the reds and expected to stay up for the next few weeks. Overall quality has been fair. Red Jumbo onions are very tight.
Cucumbers:
Cucumber The market is steady on selects, and on supers with product being sourced in Georgia. We should see New Jersey start in a small way in about 10-14 days. Mexico is higher with very light volume. Quality has good on inbound.
Euro Cucumbers markets seem to be moving off the bottom with supplies a little lighter. Great quality and larger size cucumbers continue to bring a few dollars more.
Primo Weekly Market Update 6/7/24
Squash:
The Green and yellow squash market is higher. We are loading in Georgia now and supplies are very tight. Recent rains have hampered harvest and quality. New Jersey has started in a small way.
Eggplant:
Eggplant supply is steady is Georgia and costs are unchanged. Quality has been good on recent arrivals.
Peppers:
Green bells market is pretty steady. We are seeing a bit of a cost range with better quality pepper bringing a higher cost. Quality pepper is now in Georgia. Quality on inbound has been good overall.
Red Pepper markets are slightly higher with fair supplies. Mexico is winding down and we’ll be moving to new crop California in the coming weeks. Quality has been sharp on recent inbounds.
Chile Pepper Jalapeno pepper supply is steady out of north Florida and Georgia Quality has been sharp on recent arrivals. Mexico is light on volume and costs are higher.
Herbs:
Basil: quality is good.
Citrus:
- Orange Markets out of California are firm. Valencia’s are the main variety now. There is a peak in fruit production for 72ct and larger; 88/113/138ct are extremely scarce and will remain so until the end of the navel season. Quality is good.
- Import Orange market is steady. Quality is good.
- Lemon Markets out of California are steady on sizes 115ct and larger. Markets on sizes 140ct and smaller are up and extremely tight. Quality is good
- Import Lemon market is steady. Quality is good.
Primo Weekly Market Update 6/7/24
Lime Typically, this time of year we see pricing decrease but the drought in Mexico is keeping prices up. 110/150ct sizes are continuing to tighten up even more, putting additional pressure on 175ct and 200ct. Severe heat is also starting to cause some quality issues on all sizes as the fruit and trees continue to be stressed. We are seeing stylar and oil spotting on inbound fruit of all sizes. Growers should be seeing blooms on trees for the next crop already, but due to the stress that is not happening yet. Time will tell, but if this the bloom continues to be delayed/reduced, we will most likely see a gap between crops, and a reduced harvest out of the next crop as well.
Grapes:
Markets are steady on red and steady on green. The import Chilean deal will finish within the next few weeks. Mexico has started with light volume. Quality has been good on reds and mostly good on green. We will likely see some light ambering color on the green grapes through the end of the Chilean deal.
Tomatoes:
The market on round tomatoes is mostly steady. Romas out of both Florida and Mexico are steady to slightly lower. Good quality out of both Florida and Mexico. Grape tomatoes are steady along with cherry tomatoes.
Cabbage:
Green Cartons: Markets are up slightly. Quality has been sharp on product out of Georgia. New Jersey is just getting started.
Red Cartons: Markets are steady. Quality is good.
Bagged Cabbage: Supplies are tight out of Canada and costs are steady but elevated. Very few quotes out of Canada. Quality is good.
Primo Weekly Market Update 6/7/24
Market Alerts:
The items listed below are either being prorated or are in short supply.
1.) Red Jumbo Onions
2.) Idaho Potatoes 40ct & 50ct
3.) Special Chef Frying Potatoes
4.) Green Grapes
5.) Snow peas
6.) Specialty peppers
7.) Avocados
8.) White chef potatoes
9.) Pears 100ct & 135ct
10.) Red potatoes
11.) Basil
12.) Cilantro
13.) Snipped beans
