Asparagus: 

Asparagus markets are steady. Domestic supplies are strong in both Washington and Michigan, with steady volume also coming in from Mexico and Peru. Quality is good. 

Broccoli: 

Markets are steady. Supplies and Quality are 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 is steady and continues to be good quality. Canada market is steady 
• Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Cauliflower: 

The cauliflower market is slowly climbing as fields hit a slight gap. Quality is good. 

Celery: 

Markets are up. Quality is good. 

Citrus: Alert 

• Orange: Markets remain strong across the board and continue to go up each week. The Navel season is winding down and will end in June, with small fruit remaining limited. Suppliers are monitoring field projections to manage contracts and avoid early transition to Valencia. The Valencia season is set to ramp up in early June. Quality is good. 
• Lemon: Markets remain strong and continue to go up each week, with 140ct and smaller sizes still tight. Shippers are closely monitoring numbers. Small fruit is expected to stay limited until District 2 ramps up around June. District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) remains the primary growing region, while District 2 (Ventura County/Oxnard) is providing minimal volume. Quality is good. 

• Limes: Market conditions appear to have stabilized; however, significant pricing disparities persist between Fine Appearance and MXCLR fruit, as well as between larger and smaller sizes. Supplies of 110/150/175 count fruit remain extremely limited, whereas availability of 200/230/250 count sizes is expected to meet current demand. Overall fruit quality continues to exceed seasonal expectations, which has resulted in a reduced volume of #2 grade fruit. Should the forecasted storms materialize, additional quality concerns—such as skin defects and stylar end breakdown—may emerge in the coming weeks. 

Cucumbers: 

• Cucumber market is steady. Quality has been good on inbound. 
• Euro Cucumbers markets are steady at the bottom out of Mexico. Canada has better supply now with markets slowly coming down. Quality is good. 

Eggplant: 

Market is elevated and supplies will be tight for at least a few more weeks. quality has been fair to good. 

Grapes: Alert 

The grape market remains mostly steady at higher prices. As Chile winds down, Mexico is ramping up quickly. Quality has been 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 steady. Weights averaging from 39 – 44 pounds. Minor defects like pinking on ribs, outer leaf discoloration, and misshapen heads are minimal. 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 and maintaining excellent quality overall. Fields are showing more consistent sizing, along with great texture and color. 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 tightening. Quality has been good. 

Potatoes: 

The Potato market is steady. Quality has been good. 

Strawberries & Bush Berries: 

• Strawberry markets are slightly up. Berry production in Salinas/Watsonville and Santa Maria remains steady, while decreased demand has led to softer markets. Quality is good. 
• Raspberry markets are coming off. Supplies from Mexico are increasing, leading to softer markets. Quality is good. 
• Blueberry markets are elevated but steady and supply has gotten slightly better. Quality has been good. 
• Blackberry markets are up. California production is expected to start in late June. Quality is good. 

Squash: 

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

Tomatoes: 

Tomato markets are active due to tightening supplies and regional transitions. Round tomatoes are facing reduced acreage in Mexico and staggered U.S. harvests, with an active market expected over the next two weeks. Roma, grape, and cherry tomatoes have stable quality and sufficient supply. 

• Round tomato markets are steady. Quality is good. 
• Roma tomato markets are down. 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. Oranges 
4. White Chef Potatoes