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 up. Supplies remain steady with product continuing to ship from
California’s Central Coast and Central Mexico. Recent rain in CA has caused a halt in
harvesting. 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 will be switching to Full Pint
blueberries starting next week. Quality is good.
• Raspberry markets are up. CMEX and California’s Central Coast continue to produce
steady volumes. Recent rain in CA has caused a halt in harvesting. Quality is fair to good.
• Strawberry markets are steady. Salinas and Watsonville are expected to remain steady,
with yields increasing into the weekend. Santa Maria production continues to trend
lower due to seasonal planting declines. Across California, growing regions are still
contending with unusually cold temperatures, a pattern expected to persist through the
weekend. Recent rain in CA has caused a halt in harvesting. Quality is fair to good.
Broccoli:
Broccoli markets are coming off. Broccoli supplies continue to improve, putting downward
pressure on the overall market. There is an AOG trigger on all Broccoli value-added products.
Quality is good.
Brussel Sprouts:
Markets are steady. Quality is fair to good.
Cabbage:
• Green Cartons: Markets are down. 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 continue to remain steady. 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 coming off. Supplies are continuing to improve across all growing regions and the
market is expected to ease slightly heading into next week. 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: There is some softening in the markets. 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.
North Carolina is expected to begin production in early June on a limited basis. Overall product
quality remains good.
• Cello Cucumber markets are coming off. Quality is fair to 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:
South American imports are nearly finished, while Mexican grapes are crossing through Nogales
in good volume. Mexican shippers are expected to remain aggressive on movement ahead of
California’s Central Valley season ramping up in mid-June Quality is fair to good.
Green Onions:
Markets are steady. Quality is good.
Herbs:
• Basil: Quality is fair.
Lettuce Iceberg: Alert
Markets are up and very active. Production has slowed due to colder weather, rain, and INSV
impacts across multiple shippers. Reported quality issues include 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.
Shippers are prorating to an 100% of a 6-week average.
Lettuce Leaf: Alert
• Romaine markets are up and sold out. Light availability is expected to continue for at
least the next few weeks due to an estimated 25% industry wide crop loss from INSV
and recent rain. There is an AOG trigger on all Romaine value-added products. Quality is
fair to good.
Shippers are prorating to an 100% of a 6-week average.
• Romaine Heart markets are up and sold out. Light availability is expected to continue
for at least the next few weeks due to an estimated 25% industry wide crop loss from
INSV and recent rain. Quality is fair to good.
Shippers are prorating to an 80% of a 6-week average.
• Green Leaf markets are up. Light availability is expected to continue for at least the next
few weeks due to an estimated 25% industry wide crop loss from INSV and recent rain.
There is an AOG trigger on all Green Leaf value-added products. Quality is fair to good.
• Red Leaf markets are up. Light availability is expected to continue for at least the next
few weeks due to an estimated 25% industry wide crop loss from INSV and recent rain.
Quality is fair to good.Lettuce Tender Leaf:
Arcadian, Arugula, Cilantro, Parsley, Spring Mix, and Spinach. Tender leaf items are steady.
Minor insect damage and discoloration are being reported. Quality is fair to good.
Melons:
• 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: Alert
• Green Pepper Markets are strengthening as supplies remain tight. South Florida has
wrapped up production, and we are now transitioning into Georgia. Recent heavy
rainfall across Georgia has further impacted supply conditions. Pepper sizing is trending
heavily toward XL, and overall quality ranges from fair to good.
• Red Pepper markets are coming off. Quality is fair to good.
Pineapples:
Markets are steady. 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 are transitioning from Nogales to Baja as the primary production region, with
Nogales winding down. Roma quality remains inconsistent, while larger fruit is more prevalent.
Florida is finishing up and shifting to South Carolina, Quincy, and early California mature greens.
Grape and cherry supplies remain tight due to reduced Florida volume and limited Baja
production, keeping markets active through the transition.
• Round tomato markets are coming off. Quality is good.
• Roma tomato markets are coming off. Quality is good.
• Grape tomato markets are up. Quality is good.
• Cherry tomato markets are coming off. 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 (Prorating 50% of a 6-week average)
2. Artisan Lettuce (Prorating 75% of a 6-week average)
3. Cucumbers
4. Green/Red Leaf
5. Green Peppers
6. Jumbo Yams
7. Lettuce
8. Lemons
9. Oranges
10. Romaine
11. Romaine Hearts
