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 up due to current heat wave. 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 is getting tighter but quality remains good. Canada market is steady 
• Value-add Snack Carrots are steady. Quality is good. 

Cauliflower: 

Market continues to gradually rise as fields experience a slight gap. Quality is fair to good. 

Celery: 

Markets are up. Supplies and Quality is good. 

Citrus: Alert 

• Orange: The Navel season is past its peak and is expected to conclude by June. Small fruit will remain limited for the remainder of the season. Suppliers are closely monitoring remaining Navel field projections to determine the best strategy for fulfilling contracts. The aim is to maintain coverage while delaying the start of the Valencia season to ensure adequate supply through the fall. Expect the Valencia season to ramp up at the beginning of June. Quality is good. 
• Lemon: Markets continue to remain strong. Supplies of 140-count and smaller fruit are tight, with small fruit expected to stay snug until District 2 increases volume around 

• June. District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) is nearing the end of its season, while District 2 (Ventura County/Oxnard) is ramping up production week by week. Quality is good. 
• Limes: Poor weather in Mexico is beginning to cause harvest delays, which will reduce availability and increase oil spots/skin breakdown on inbounds. This will have to be graded out, which will further reduce availability. For now, the market is slightly down to steady, but if demand continues to remain strong or increase, we could see pricing inch back up. Long term, the early season drought is starting to show its effect on the upcoming crop now as well as the next crop is beginning to see reduced bloom production and some fruit is starting to prematurely fall off the trees. This all points to a higher than usual summer lime market with smaller than normal production. 

Cucumbers: 

• Cucumber market is loosening as new harvest begins. Quality has been good on inbound. 
• Euro Cucumbers markets out of Canada are coming back 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 coming off. 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 coming off. Quality remains strong across all growing regions. 
• Raspberry markets are steady. Volumes from Mexico are increasing, leading to softer markets. California production is set to begin in early June. Quality is good. 
• Blueberry markets are elevated but steady and supply has gotten slightly better. 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 tomato supplies are declining, with modest volumes from Georgia and the South expected soon. Baja production is rising, and Central Mexico is starting to boost supply. U.S. supply is fading, with Mexico set to increase volumes in June and beyond. 

• Round tomato markets are coming off. Quality is good. 
• Roma tomato markets are steady. 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