ONTARIO LOCAL
** NEW ** PICKLING CUCUMBER– Pickling cucumbers have started, with light supplies. Packed in ½ bushel boxes. Size 3’s and 4’s only. As a guide, size 3 measures 1.5” to 2” (38 mm to 51 mm) in diameter (medium dill). Size 4 measures greater than 2” inches (51 mm) in diameter (large dill). Size 1’s are gherkin size and size 2’s are baby dills.
** NEW ** ZUCCHINI– With ideal growing conditions, green, yellow and grey zucchini have started. Supplies are good. Cooler nights will slow production.
** NEW ** ENGLISH PEAS– The Ontario English pea (shelling peas) season has kicked off. Packed in ½ bushel boxes to start. There will be some full bushels later this week.
** NEW ** GARLIC SCAPES– Local garlic scapes in 10lb bags have started. This curly, flavourful shoot of the garlic plant that shows up once a year and disappears before you know it. Milder than the bulb, sweeter when cooked. Available soon and not around for long. Many farms now grow varieties that produce fruit into the late summer and even October, though the volume is lower than the June peak.
** NEW ** SWISS CHARD– Green and red swiss chard have both started, packed in 12ct cartons. Quality is excellent with good supplies.
** NEW ** COLLARDS / DANDELION – Both collards and dandelion have started, packed 12 bunches per case. Quality is outstanding !
** NEW ** CILANTRO / DILL – Cilantro and dill have both started. Supplies are good and quality is outstanding.
** SOON ** BEANS– We should start to see some green and yellow wax beans mid-late this week. They will be packed in ½ bushel boxes to start.
** SOON ** BUSHEL BASIL– For those looking to produce large amounts of pesto, this seasonal favorite should return sometime later this week or early next week.
** SOON ** ENDIVE / ESCAROLE– We expect to start to see supplies start mid-this week, with good volumes for next week.
** SOON ** PARSLEY– Both curly and plain parsley should start the week of June 28th.
** SOON ** METHI– Methi will start next week.
** SOON ** KOHLRABI– We can expect some light supplies for late this week, with better supplies into next.
**DONE ** RAMPS (WILD LEEKS): The very short wild leek (Ramp) season has ended.
FIELD STRAWBERRIES– The Ontario field strawberry season has started. Supplies are very good. Recent rains will contribute to a shorter shelf life. Sizing is good. There are 2 distinct seasons; the June bearing crop. This is the “classic” season everyone thinks of. It is short but intense, usually lasting only 3 to 5 weeks. After about a week to 10 day gap, the ever-bearing or day-neutral crop will start.
HOTHOUSE STRAWBERRIES– Very light supplies of Ontario hothouse strawberries continue with strong demand. Most supplies are going to retail programs. Quality is very good; however, berry size is on the smaller side.
ROMAINE- Romaine is slightly behind schedule, but catching up quickly. Demand is very strong due to high prices for imports. Quality is very good when compared to California. Expect better volume for this week.
GREEN & RED LEAF– Both red and green leaf are available. Ontario product is packed 12ct. Supplies and quality are very good
GREEN, RED AND BLACK KALE– Green kale continues with good supplies, packed 24ct. Black kale is also available packed 12ct; we should see red kale by the end of the week.
BUNCH RADISH– Bunch radishes continue with strong supplies. Quality is outstanding.
FIDDLEHEADS– This is the last week for Canadian fiddleheads from Quebec and British Columbia.
ASPARAGUS– Ontario asparagus season is here and availability is very good with outstanding quality. Pricing continues to ease as supplies increase. Now is the time to feature asparagus. The season will run until mid-July.
HOTHOUSE TOMATOES– The overall tone of the hothouse tomato market is weaker. This can be attributed to lower demand and stronger production, in conjunction with the imported field tomato markets returning to normal. The beefsteak tomato (trays) market started to show signs of weakness last week, with availability improving and supply beginning to move more in line with demand. While the market has been elevated for much of the season, pricing has started to ease and the overall tone has shifted softer heading into the week. Tomatoes on the vine are also weaker this week as production has continued to ramp up while demand has remained relatively steady. With more supply entering the market than demand can absorb, pricing has come under meaningful pressure and the market is still trying to find where it wants to settle. Heirloom tomatoes have also seen a significant market correction. Strong local production has caused conditions to shift quickly, with the market moving from a tight position to a much more available one in a short period of time. Supply is expected to remain strong for the next couple of weeks before beginning to taper off.
HOTHOUSE SNACKING TOMATOES– The grape tomato market has tightened heading into this week, with demand continuing to increase while production has remained steady. The stronger demand relative to available supply has helped push conditions into a firmer position, and the market is expected to remain well supported in the near term. The medley and loose cherry tomato market is expected to continue to weaken, with supply now readily available and demand holding at more typical seasonal levels. As additional production continues to come on over the coming weeks, downward pressure on the market is expected to continue in the near term. Cherry on the vine has moved into a more stable position this week after several weeks of downward pressure. Buyer interest has returned to more consistent levels, and with local production now running at full capacity, availability across the category is expected to remain reliable heading into the coming weeks. Cocktail tomatoes continue to stabilize this week, with supply and demand moving into closer alignment following a period of volatility earlier in the season. Overall conditions across the category have become more balanced, though some quality inconsistencies are being noted in the market and are worth keeping in mind.
HOTHOUSE PEPPERS– The bell pepper market remains soft this week, with supply continuing to outpace demand across all colours. Red and yellow peppers are feeling the most pressure, while orange remains slightly tighter in comparison. That said, the market is beginning to show early signs of improvement, and conditions are expected to move into a tighter position as seasonal demand continues to pick back up in the coming weeks. Mini sweet peppers are also seeing tight supply this week, with demand remaining consistent.
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS– English cucumber markets continue to trend weaker heading into this week, with production remaining strong and supply continuing to build across growing regions. Demand has normalized to more typical seasonal levels and is currently trailing available supply, creating ongoing downward pressure on the market with weaker conditions expected to continue in the near term.
Mini cucumber markets are experiencing similar conditions, with production continuing at strong levels and supply remaining readily available. Demand has softened compared to recent weeks, though there were some encouraging signs of improved interest toward the end of the week, which could signal the early stages of a higher market heading into next week.
RHUBARB– Ontario field grown rhubarb continues. Supplies are very good, with pricing remaining steady as we get into peak production. Now is the time to pair Ontario rhubarb with Ontario strawberries!
POTATO– Growers continue packing products out of storage. Supplies on reds are winding down. Yukon golds and chef large #1 continue to be available.
WAX TURNIP (RUTABEGA)- Rutabaga continues to ship out of storage with good supplies. Prices remain steady.
CARROT– The 2025 storage season is done. Strong demand from the US this year has helped deplete supplies earlier than usual. Heirloom multi colored supplies are steady, with supplies expected into June, with good quality.
MUSHROOMS– Supplies are good with no disruptions in supply expected.
CABBAGE– Growers continue packing green cabbage out of storage. Green cabbage supplies are very good. Red cabbage is almost done. Savoy is finished. Pricing is steady with good demand and there is no gap expected between seasons with green cabbage.
APPLES– Apples continue to be shipped out of storage. Supplies are dwindling. Gold Delicious, MacIntosh, Honeycrisp, Empire, Spartan, Cortland, Red Delicious, Ambrosia and Fuji are all still available with small sizes becoming scarce. Royal Galas are done for the season. Honeycrisp will be the next variety to finish. Quality continues to be very good.
HOTHOUSE LETTUCE– Supplies of Sensei Farms baby lettuce are very good with very good quality and exceptional shelf life. Hydroponic boston/butter supplies are good.
TARIFF UPDATE
** NEW ** In mid-May 2026, the U.S. Department of Commerce officially imposed preliminary countervailing duties (tariffs) on imports of fresh Canadian mushrooms (specifically white and portobello mushrooms). The decision has sparked a sharp dispute between U.S. producers, who argue the tariffs restore fair market competition, and Canadian growers, who call the investigation “deeply flawed” and protectionist. Duties applied are between 1.62% – 4.97%. The preliminary tariff rates went into effect on May 18, 2026, Canadian farmers are sounding the alarm that if these tariffs stick, the economic ripples will hit consumers and laborers on both sides of the border. Because Canadian growers export nearly 40% to 50% of their yield to the U.S., a prolonged tariff could force them to dump their supply back into the local Canadian market, crashing domestic prices and potentially triggering farm layoffs. Conversely, U.S. grocers and supply chains relying on steady West Coast imports from British Columbia may see tight supplies and higher retail / wholesale prices.
Friday February 20, 2026, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the US president overstepped his powers under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) when he set broad tariffs last year, making them illegal. The president responded within an hour of the ruling, shifting to the Trade Act of 1974 to enact a 10% global replacement tariff which applies to goods from nearly every nation. This statute allows the president to impose temporary levies/tariff for 150 days. Any extension requires congressional approval. Then, Saturday February 21, 2026 the president increased the import tariff from 10% to the maximum allowed, 15%. USMCA compliant goods of Canada and Mexico will continue to be tariff / duty free. It is important to note that this affects product arriving into the United States only. Offshore produce items arriving into the United States, then sold to Canadian customers have had the import tariff paid by the importer and the cost added to the product, unless the product arrives to a bonded warehouse in the USA for immediate transhipment to Canada, avoiding the US tariff. Canada has not introduced retaliatory tariffs against US imports.
MARKETS TO WATCH: AT A GLANCE
Potatoes: Prices continue to rise due to strong demand and limited storage supplies. We recommend ordering for quick turns and keeping inventory tight due to shorter shelf life.
Cauliflower: Markets will continue to inch up over the next couple of weeks until local/regional deals begin in early July.
Blueberries: Expect elevated blueberry prices for the next two weeks; supplies will remain extremely limited until the Pacific Northwest season produces volume.
Cantaloupe: Cantaloupe Melon supplies are becoming extremely tight; prices are escalating. Expect extremely limited cantaloupe supplies for the next three weeks. Value-added cantaloupe products are triggered.
Honeydew: Honeydew supplies are becoming extremely tight; prices are escalating.
Clementine: Due the shortened California season, the import market is expected to be active until July, when supply volume ramps up out of Chile and South Africa.
Avocado: Market conditions are stabilizing this week, supported by strong production in California and increasing offshore imports, which are helping to supplement current supply from Mexico. Harvest volumes in Mexico remain steady but are lighter as the season nears its end. Weather conditions, including intermittent rainfall, continue to influence production levels. Uneven ripening continues to be seen.
Cherries: The Pacific Northwest cherry season is switching into full gear, with excellent quality and supply. Pacific Northwest cherry volumes will build steadily through June and growers expect to have promotable volumes with the major shipping peaks hitting between June 18th–25th, and a second big wave coming during the second week of July.
Lemons: Prices for all California lemon sizes remain elevated due to low volume and strong demand. In early July, both offshore and Mexican lemons will supplement California supplies. Expect high markets and limited stocks through June.
Iceberg: Iceberg markets remain elevated as disease pressure continues to reduce yields. Value-added iceberg products remain triggered.
Romaine: Romaine and romaine heart prices are extremely high, while green leaf markets are also rising. Quality issues currently being reported include tip and fringe burn as well as light weights. All value-added romaine and leaf items are currently triggered.
Celery: The celery market is expected to remain steady to firm through the next two weeks.
Green Peppers: East Coast green pepper production has slowed, causing an upswing in the market.
Red Peppers: California desert volume is moderate. Overall quality is very good as growers are starting the first picks of the last fields.
Assorted Hot Chili Peppers:Supplies stable on most varieties. Decent volume is crossing from Mexico; Coachella and South Georgia are ramping up as well. Red Fresno chiles remain limited, but yields are expected to increase in the next week.
Washington Apples: The storage crop is smaller than last year and therefore many varieties and packs are tighter than last year. As a result, we are seeing a rising market on many varieties, sizes, and packs, and this trend is expected to continue until the new crop starts in August. The most significant item that is down this year are Royal Gala apples. The latest storage report shows that inventory is down over 20% from last year. The other top varieties that are short this year are Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Cosmic Crisp and Golden Delicious.
Cara Cara Oranges: The California Cara Cara orange season has ended. The California season will start again in late December.
Blood Oranges: The California blood orange season has ended. The California season will start again in late December.
Bananas: Banana supply will continue to be tight over the coming weeks due to increased global demand and declining tropical production, exacerbated by virus pressure, low yields, and rising costs.
Strawberries: Demand is currently light, though shippers are beginning to see estimates improve with warmer temperatures. Limited promotional activity, combined with the loss of school business, should help markets level out over the next several days.
California Navel Oranges: California Navel oranges are heavily skewed toward larger sizes, with 56ct and 72ct dominating while smaller sizes 113ct and 138ct remain very limited and expected to stay tight through the end of the season and into the Valencia transition.
Gold Pineapples:The pineapple market remains stable, though supplies will continue to be tight into mid-June, with contract business receiving priority.
Limes:Lime supplies continue to improve, putting downward pressure on prices despite forecasted rain that may temporarily slow harvesting. Large sizes remain limited.
Eggplant: There is steady supply out of South Georgia, Coachella and Central Valley Quality is fair; mostly seeing choice available with #1 fruit being limited. This should improve over the coming weeks as production improves, and fields are cleaned up.
Brussels Sprouts: The Mexican season is winding down. Production will begin in Salinas, California the week of June 22. Supplies are ample; however, heat is causing premature yellowing and seeder issues.
SUPPLY AND QUALITY GENERAL UPDATE
Overall, the main items to watch this week are lettuce, blueberries, and melons. Lighter school demand should help in some areas, but it will not be enough to offset the current production challenges.
California romaine and romaine heart supplies will remain to be the main focus this week as supplies continue to tighten across the Salinas Valley. Markets have moved higher over the past two weeks and are expected to remain elevated through the rest of June at a minimum. Disease pressure, uneven fields, and recent weather interruptions are all reducing harvestable yields and keeping availability limited.
California romaine production is being impacted by a combination of soil-borne disease, INSV pressure, and inconsistent field development. Sclerotinia and Verticillium are showing up in several growing areas, creating plant loss and lowering field productivity. INSV also remains a concern, with thrips activity spreading the virus and leaving affected plants unharvestable. Growers are also seeing uneven fields tied back to the extreme heat in March, followed by cooler weather and rainfall through April. The result is less usable acreage, lighter yields, and continued pressure on both romaine and romaine heart supplies.
California iceberg has also reversed course and is moving higher as disease pressure increases. INSV, Sclerotinia, internal burn, and mildew are all contributing to lower yields in current fields. Quality remains fair to good overall, but the issue is how much product can be harvested and packed.
California green leaf remains limited as well. Mexican production is tapering off as it moves into its lower-volume summer window, while regional programs in the Midwest, Northeast, and Quebec and Ontario have begun adding supply, increasing into July. Until those programs build meaningful volume, lettuce markets are expected to stay active.
Cantaloupe and honeydew markets are also active. Supplies of cantaloupe are especially tight, for any size. Demand is exceeding supply, and lower yields out of Yuma are expected for the balance of that season. Flexibility on sizing may be needed at loading, and contracts will remain the priority, but may have had the force majeure clause invoked. The market is expected to stay elevated until the transition to the Westside/Central California region improves availability. Lead time will be key to securing fruit.
Blueberry supplies are tightening as Central Mexico and California wind down and Florida and Georgia are done. Oregon and Washington are expected to begin over the next week or two. Blackberry and raspberry production remains steady out of Central Mexico and California, with lighter demand helping keep those markets manageable.
Transportation Update
We are seeing better availability of trucks with strong markets predicted into the Canada Day and Fourth of July holidays. Shipper delays are still creating problems with on-time loading and transit.
It is highly likely that the Strait of Hormuz will begin reopening very soon, following a massive diplomatic breakthrough over the weekend. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the U.S. and Iran finalized an initial peace agreement, brokered by Pakistan and Qatar, to end their more than 100-day war and lift the mutual maritime blockades. While a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) is scheduled to be signed this Friday, June 19, in Switzerland, global oil prices have already tumbled by over 4% in anticipation of the waterway opening back up.
Expect the Strait of Hormuz to open for highly restricted, heavily monitored technical and state-backed vessels within days of Friday’s signing. However, a return to the pre-war average of roughly 138 commercial transits per day will likely take several weeks to a couple of months to fully materialize.
In the USA, the diesel fuel US national average continues to be over $5.00 per gallon, however, expectations are for prices to inch downward as supplies increase. The current national average is $5.20 per gallon. West Coast average prices last week were $6.94 per gallon, which is lower than previous highs. Diesel represents roughly 20–25% of total trucking cost per mile, making carriers highly sensitive to fuel spikes. Prices are expected to remain elevated until meaningful normalization of global oil flow occurs. Temporary fuel surcharges are in effect on most items and transportation lanes until oil prices normalize.
VEGETABLES
ICEBERG– Salinas and Santa Maria, California: Demand continues to exceed supplies, keeping the market extremely tight across all value-added lettuce items with triggers in place. Lower yields, driven by INSV and erratic weather conditions, are the primary factors behind the shortage. Lettuce quality is good. Weights will be light. Heads will be small. Shortened shelf-life issues should be expected. Other reported defects include pink ribbing, misshapen heads, and inconsistent weights. Growers are holding to averages when they can but prorates should be expected. The market is expected to stabilize over the next few weeks. Quebec: The season is shaping up nicely with ideal growing conditions. Fields are on schedule, with ideal growing conditions are forecast to continue. Iceberg is expected to start the week of June 21st. Midwest/Michigan: Harvest will start ramping up in early June and will wind down by the end of September.
ROMAINE / LEAF– Salinas and Santa Maria, California: Romaine hearts and romaine are both in a demand exceeds supply situation, with green and red leaf also tight in availability. Lower yields, driven by the same conditions impacting lettuce industry wide, continue to be the primary cause of the shortage. All value-added leaf and romaine items are currently triggered. This market is expected to remain very firm to elevated over the next two weeks, with the greatest pressure continuing to center on romaine and romaine hearts. Ongoing quality challenges, including lighter weights, fringe and tip burn, mildew pressure, and intermittent prorates, are continuing to limit availability across the category. Green and red leaf markets are also staying elevated as overall supply remains constrained. Mexican production is contributing supplemental volume, but seasonal declines there are limiting its ability to ease the market in a meaningful way. As a result, pricing is expected to remain elevated into mid-late June, with romaine and hearts likely to continue seeing the most pressure. Quebec / Michigan: Quebec and Michigan production will ramp up in June and continue through October. Colorado harvests will start mid-July. The Quebec season has started with green leaf, romaine and romaine hearts. Ontario: There are light supplies of 12ct green and red leaf lettuce; quality is very good. Romaine is just getting started with extremely limited supplies at prices similar to California.
SPRING MIX/BABY SPINACH/BABY ARUGULA/BABY KALE– Supplies continue out of Salinas. Tender leaf items such as spinach and arugula remain in good supply. There is some minor insect damage; discoloration is being reported. Baby Kale: Baby kale supplies have returned to normal and are meeting demand with good quality. Arugula: Arugula quality is generally good as well, though some minor yellowing continues to be reported, typically limited to very few leaves per bag. Baby Spinach: Quality is good, but we continue to see occasional quality problems, including mildew and bruising. Spring Mix: Supplies and quality are okay.
GARLIC- Supplies from China, Mexico and California continue. Quality from all remains very good. China: New crop peeled garlic continues to arrive with pricing easing as supplies increase. Quality is very good. Expect supplies to remain strong exceeding demand. North American: The California 2025 garlic crop is holding up very well as we move through early 2026. Overall, it was a strong season that yielded high-quality garlic, which has helped keep the North American market stable. While the 2025 crop currently in storage is doing fine, the major industry buzz right now is about the upcoming 2026 harvest. With warnings of a potential “zero federal water allotment” for Westside growers, planting decisions and acreage for the summer 2026 crop are under intense pressure. The quality is good. U.S. tariffs on Chinese garlic have shifted demand to Mexico and California.
MUSHROOMS– Quality and supplies are very good with lighter demand. At this time, we do not see any supply issues.
CARROTS– West Coast carrot supplies are gradually improving. Limited availability is expected to continue through until late-June. California: Bakersfield spring production continues to increase. Smaller sizing continues to limit supplies and support elevated markets for jumbos, sticks, peeled baby and chips. Field conditions and peeled yields are improving, with more consistent supplies expected into July. By July, volumes should return to more normal levels as Kern County production ramps up under better growing conditions. Arizona: The season is nearing the end; quality is great. Mexico: Inconsistent production has been an issue. Expect moderately high pricing and strong demand until California production increases. Ontario / Québec: The storage season is finished. There still are supplies of storage heirloom carrots, which should continue until the end of June. Reminder that the new crop will be very slim.
US CARTON BAKING POTATOES– Prices continue to rise due to strong demand and limited storage supplies. We recommend ordering for quick turns and keeping inventory tight due to shorter shelf life. Idaho: Norkotah storage supplies are expected to be depleted by late June. Burbank volume is slowly ramping up; small sizes dominate the crop. The gradual shift from Norkotahs to Burbanks will result in fewer 40ct through 80ct potatoes. Prices for smaller, 90ct through 120ct stocks are also rising from heavy retail demand. Pressure and shoulder bruising are being reported in late-season storage supplies, but overall quality remains strong; these issues (soft, external indents) result from constant contact with adjacent potatoes or the floor while raw product sits in storage piles. Markets are rising. Washington: Demand is strong for all sizes. Quality is good; minimal defects are being reported. Expect climbing prices. Colorado & Wisconsin: Active demand is limiting availability. Mixer volume is shipping for all sizes. Quality is good; pressure bruising is an occasional problem. Prices are rising in both regions
CABBAGE– Ontario: Green cabbage supplies are good with very good quality being shipped out of storage. We can expect green cabbage to continue out of storage until new crop in late July, early August. Red cabbage supplies are quickly winding down and will be finished by next week. Savoy cabbage is finished. Pricing on imports is higher than Ontario. Imports: Georgia continues to have availability with the Carolinas up and running as well. Northern cabbage will start in about 7-10 days out of Michigan, Illinois, and Ohio. Quality and supply look to be good.
CANADIAN POTATO– Canada had a record 13.1% more potatoes from the 2025 crop in storage on June 1 than the same time last year. Most of the extra potatoes are in the Prairie Provinces, though supplies are also up in Quebec, British Columbia, and PEI. Stocks in New Brunswick and Ontario fell below 2025 holdings. Stocks intended for processing are up 14.1% from last year. Table potato inventories are up 13.0%. Canada’s May potato disappearance totaled 14.36 million cwt. That exceeded the 2025 pace by 10.1%. It nearly matched the three-year average usage rate. May disappearance increased, relative to the previous year, in Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Quebec, and British Columbia. On the other hand, usage fell short of last year’s pace in PEI and Ontario. May fresh potato disappearance fell 20.2% below last year’s movement. May processing potato disappearance exceeded year-earlier usage by 14.5%. Ontario: The province’s May potato disappearance fell 6.0%, short of year-earlier movement. Ontario’s June 1 stocks are down 17.1% from 2025 holdings. The stocks include fewer chip potatoes; less than the year-earlier inventory. May chip potato disappearance exceeded the 2025 pace. At last month’s disappearance rate, Ontario’s remaining chip potato inventory would be cleaned up by June 28. May table potato disappearance left the province with more table potatoes on June 1 than June 2025 stocks. At the May disappearance rate, those potatoes would last through July 11. P.E.I.: May disappearance was 9.6%, below the 2025 pace. That left the Island with 1% more potatoes in storage on June 1,2026 than June 1, 2025 stocks. PEI had 13.5% fewer processing potatoes in storage on June 1 than year-earlier holdings. It is PEI’s smallest June 1 raw-product supply since 2021. The remaining processing potato inventory would be cleaned up by August 28. Reports indicate that PEI also had a record amount of table potatoes in storage on June 1, which exceeded year-earlier stocks by 50.5%. At the May shipping rate, PEI’s table potatoes would last through the end of September. New Brunswick: May disappearance exceeded the 2025 pace by 10.9%. That left New Brunswick with 30.3% fewer potatoes in storage on June 1 than year-earlier holdings. Intended use data show inventory reductions in each category. The province’s processing potato disappearance was more than last year’s movement while New Brunswick had fewer processing potatoes left in storage on June 1.2026 from a year ago. If the accelerated May disappearance rate continues, those potatoes would be cleaned up by July 5. Growers also 44.2% fewer table potatoes in storage on June 1, 2026 than they held at the same time in 2025. Quebec: Quebec’s June 1 stocks exceeded the 2025 inventory by 4.2%. This year’s supply was drawn down 7.5% more during May than last year’s disappearance. The province’s May processing potato disappearance increased by 35.6%, relative to the previous year. It is Quebec’s largest May processing potato disappearance since 2018. That left fewer processing potatoes in storage on June 1 than the province held a year earlier. At the accelerated May disappearance rate, the remaining processing potato inventory would be cleaned up by August 1. Quebec’s June 1 table potato stocks were 27.2% higher than the year-earlier inventory. May table potato disappearance fell 22.2%, short of 2025 movement. At the May usage rate, the province’s table potato stocks would last through July 28. British Columbia: The province had more table potatoes left in storage on June 1 than year-earlier holdings. May disappearance was higher than the 2025 pace. Alberta: Alberta’s June 1 potato stocks exceeded the 2025 inventory by a record amount. May potato disappearance was 45.4% more than year-earlier movement. Intended use data show increased disappearance in all categories. Alberta’s May processing potato disappearance increased by 14.4% than last year’s usage. The processing sector had 45.6% more potatoes left in storage on June 1 than the year-earlier inventory. At the May usage rate, Alberta’s remaining processing potatoes would last through October 8.
US NEW CROP RED / WHITE / YELLOW POTATO- New crop yellow potato prices are elevated; supplies are limited. Red potato markets are holding steady. Upcoming crop transitions will cause market volatility, but quality will improve over the next couple of months. California: Red and yellow production continues out of Bakersfield. All sizes are available with good quality. The season will wind down in late June. Stockton supplies will start shipping in early July. Acreage is down this year. Expect tight supplies and high markets by late July. Red prices are steady; yellow markets are slightly higher. Arizona: Red and yellow supplies are sufficient. Reds are light pink. Minimal skinning is being reported. Markets are holding steady. Washington: Red and yellow yields are average. Late-season storage quality is fair, with reports of pressure bruising and lenticels. Pricing continues to rise. Florida: Harvesting will wrap up in Northern Florida next week; storage supplies will ship through mid-July. Yields are sufficient for both colors, but demand is active for yellows. Quality is good. Red color is light pink. Lenticels are occasional issues in yellow supplies. Markets are stable, but red prices may climb as the season winds down. Upcoming Regions: The North Carolina season will start in late June. Production will begin in Texas and Virginia in early July. Ontario will start late July, early August.
ASPARAGUS– The Ontario asparagus season continues with excellent supplies. It is time to promote! Availability is strong as warm weather and perfectly timed rain showers promotes growth. In 25+ degree weather, asparagus can grow 10 inches in 24 hours! Warm nights will bring on very strong volume. Pricing is at its lowest now with peak production; now is the time to feature asparagus. The season will run until mid-July. When the supply shifts back to Mexico and Peru for supply, asparagus prices are expected to trend higher. Import: Asparagus production continues to be at its peak across the USA, and volume is expected to remain strong for the rest of this week and likely next. Volume will start declining the week of June 22nd. As of now, quality remains strong; however, standard and medium sizes are predominant with very little availability of LG/XL/Jumbo sizes. As far as Peru, volume is somewhat scarce and the market has started to react with European business kicking in as their local season is done due to heat. Expect a TOUGH transition between local and Peru.
SWEET POTATO– Sweet potato markets are slowly ricing. Lower yields along with unexpected surge in demand during January and February has suppliers keeping their remaining storage supplies tight. Prices are anticipated to climb over the summer months until new crop stocks are harvested in late August or early September. California: Remaining storage supplies are adequate. The quality is very good. Strong East Coast demand is pushing markets higher. Louisiana: Very limited supplies remain. New crop harvests will resume in September. Mississippi: Dry summer months reduced overall yields for winter and spring storage. Quality is good. Lower volume and strong demand will push prices higher. North Carolina: Unexpected demand in January and February has forced suppliers to keep remaining storage inventories tight. Quality is good. Markets are expected to increase over the next several months.
BEANS– The bean market is getting active as Floridia has wrapped up and supply has transitioned to South Georgia. California supply is light this week as well. Overall, the quality is good, but markets are active. Ontario has started with some very light supplies.
ASSORTED CHILI PEPPERS– Supplies stable on most varieties. There are decent numbers crossing from Mexico; Coachella and South Georgia are ramping up as well. Markets remain very short on Red Fresnos and Shishito. Red Fresno chiles remain limited, but yields are expected to increase in the next week.
FIELD PEPPERS– Green Pepper: East Coast green pepper production has slowed, causing an upswing in the market. California green peppers are in full production in the San Joaquin Valley. California’s San Joaquin Valley, the Bakersfield growing region, is in full production. Quality is very good; all sizes and grades are available. Central Mexico has new summer crops in the state of Coahuila beginning this week. South Georgia production slowed due to recent rains; quality is mixed. The North Carolina season will begin in 7 to 10 days. The Ontario field crop is ahead of schedule and should start mid-late July. Expect slightly higher markets due to increased demand. Red Pepper: California desert volume is moderate. Overall quality is very good as growers are starting the first picks of the last fields. The transition to Bakersfield will occur on June 29, possibly straining supply levels at that time. Supplies are limited out of South Georgia. Ontario field supplies are expected in early August. Canadian greenhouse volume is strong with increased production. Expect steady prices over the next week, then an upward trend in late June.
CELERY– The celery market is expected to remain steady to firm through the next two weeks. California: Supplies have improved modestly as production transitions further into California’s coastal regions. Overall availability is still not heavy enough to drive significant market relief.
That being said, value-added celery items triggers have been removed; raw product pricing in some districts has softened slightly from prior highs. Quality is generally holding, though occasional condition concerns are still being reported. Overall, celery appears more stable than lettuce in the near term, but the market is still expected to remain firm with only gradual improvement. Quebec: The Quebec season is expected to start around July 10th. Michigan: The Michigan season will begin in early to mid-July.
CAULIFLOWER– Markets will continue to inch up over the next couple of weeks until local/regional deals begin in early July. Salinas-Santa Maria: The recent supply glut has passed; lower yields are now being reported. Prices will gradually climb over the next couple of weeks. Supplies are meeting current demand. Quality ranges from average to good. Small-sized heads have been reported in some lots. Expect higher pricing and moderately lower yields through mid- to late June. Ontario/ Quebec: Local Ontario harvesting programs will begin in late June/early July. The Quebec season will start the last week of June.
SNOW PEAS / SUGAR SNAP PEAS– Supplies of Guatemalan snow peas and sugar snaps remain steady, though ongoing rainfall is creating quality concerns. Peruvian production remains limited, providing little relief to the market. Mexican supplies of both snow peas and sugar snaps remain steady and continue to support overall availability.
FRENCH GREEN BEAN / BABY SQUASH / BABY PEELED TOP CARROTS– Production out of Guatemala remains strong, with supplies of both organic and conventional French beans continuing to improve. French bean availability from Mexico remains fair, providing additional support to overall market availability.
EGGPLANT– There is steady supply out of South Georgia, Coachella and Central Valley Quality is fair; mostly seeing choice available with #1 fruit being limited. This should improve over the coming weeks as production improves, and fields are cleaned up.
ONIONS– Fresh-run onions are available in Southern California, Northern California, and New Mexico. Expect steady pricing over the next 7-10 days. Washington: Red and white Washington onion storage supplies are finished; storage yellow onions will finish in the next 7-10 days. Growers are now transferring onions from California to fill orders as needed. Expect higher prices on onions until fresh-run harvests begin early August. California: Southern California harvests are finished, some suppliers will ship through early next week. Northern California harvests are continuing to ramp up. Supplies are dominated by jumbo and larger sizes; medium yellow onions are limited, commanding higher prices. Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life. We recommend ordering for quick turns. Expect steady pricing over the next 7-10 days; Expect medium yellow onions to remain elevated for the next one to two weeks. New Mexico: New Mexico’s fresh-run onion harvests are continuing; volume is steady. Supplies are dominated by Jumbo and larger sizes, medium yellow onions are limited commanding higher prices. Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life. We recommend ordering for quick turns. Expect steady pricing over the next 7-10 days; expect medium yellow onions to remain elevated for the next one to two weeks. Georgia: Vidalia sweet onions are available; the season will run through early September. Quality ranges from good to excellent.
CORN– Corn supplies remain good. Volume in the Southeast remains solid as we move toward the Canada Day and 4th of July holiday pulls. Pricing remains low for the time being, but we could see it increase in the run up to these holidays. Quality remains very good out of all regions.
GREEN ONIONS– Green onion supplies continue to be steady, keeping markets steady. Demand remains steady. Quality is good. Availability is expected to remain steady into next week. The Quebec season will start around June 17th.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS– The Mexican season is winding down. Production will begin in Salinas, California the week of June 22. Supplies are ample; however, heat is causing premature yellowing and seeder issues. Jumbo-size supplies are tightening. Growers in Mexico are harvesting earlier to mitigate quality issues in final lots. Expect tight jumbo supplies through early July when the Salinas season is fully underway. Prices should remain fairly steady into July.
COLLARDS/CHARD/KALE– Collard and kale continue to be available out of Georgia and the Carolinas. Quality and supply are good. Northern regions (Ontario, Michigan, Illinois, and the Northeast) have begun. Quality is excellent. Supply will continue ramping up as we move through June.
ZUCCHINI– Zucchini is now in a much better position, with steady production across Georgia and California and additional regional supply from North Carolina, New Jersey and Ontario. Quality is good overall. Markets have eased compared to prior weeks.
FRUIT
PEARS– The pear market continues to remain stable. Strong production of Forelle, Anjou, Bosc, and Red pears out of Oregon and Washington State, continues to meet strong demand. Bosc pears out of the Northwest will be available for another week or so. They will be replaced by imports which continue to arrive in good quantities into East Coast ports now. Anjou volume continues to tighten, though several major shippers do not expect to finish before Washington’s new crop Bartletts begin in early August. There are now new-crop imported Bartletts from Argentina that are available on the East Coast. Pricing and quality are both attractive on this variety and we expect them to remain promotable for the next several months. The California Bartlett pear season will start in early July. Overall, the pear category will be very promotable the next couple of months.
GRAPEFRUIT– California: Star Ruby and Red Flame varieties are currently being harvested. No major quality concerns are reported, and supply is strong across all sizes. Offshore: There are arrivals of grapefruit from South Africa, Turkey, Morocco and Israel. Overall quality is good.
MANGO– Fruit is currently being sourced from Mexico with limited volumes from Brazil, with availability across key varieties including Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Ataulfo (Honey). Industry demand is strong, and overall pricing is increasing. Market conditions are tightening as production in Oaxaca and Michoacán winds down, leading to lower available volumes and reduced overall fruit quality. At the same time, supply from Sinaloa has not yet increased enough to fully replace these declining volumes, contributing to rising prices. Smaller fruit sizes have experienced the most significant price increases, while larger sizes are also trending upward. Early estimates for the 2026 Sinaloa crop suggest production may be significantly lower year over year, which is expected to support higher pricing throughout the summer compared to 2025. With overall supply remaining limited, the size distribution is anticipated to skew toward larger fruit this season. As a result, the industry does not currently recommend promotional activity over the next month, until Sinaloa reaches more consistent production levels.
BLUEBERRIES– Expect elevated blueberry prices for the next two weeks; supplies will remain extremely limited until the Pacific Northwest season produces volume. North Carolina: Volume is falling; the season will end next week. Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported. Expect elevated prices for the remainder of the season. New Jersey: Abnormally low temperatures have delayed the season by three weeks. Growers expect up to 50% damage caused by the freezing weather. High markets are anticipated for the entire season; stocks are scarce. Mexico: Supplies are tightening; the season will end this week. Quality is good; some early breakdown has been reported. Prices are elevated. California: Stocks are decreasing; the season will end next week. Quality is good; some bruising has been reported. The market is high. Pacific Northwest: New crop harvesting will start early next week. Expect yields to increase as the season progresses. Quality is great. Prices will begin at high levels, then inch down as supplies increase.
BLACKBERRIES– California production is expected to increase over the next two weeks. Some growers will continue production in Central Mexico throughout the California season, creating a more diversified supply mix and improving availability to support stronger demand. Quality continues to improve, although there are still occasional reports of soft and leaking berries.
RASPBERRIES– California production is expected to increase over the next two weeks. Some growers will continue production in Central Mexico throughout the California season, creating a more diversified supply mix and improving availability to support stronger demand. Quality continues to improve, although there are still occasional reports of soft and leaking berries.
STRAWBERRIES– Demand is currently light, though shippers are beginning to see estimates improve with warmer temperatures. Limited promotional activity, combined with the loss of school business, should help markets level out over the next several days. Oxnard: Production is limited as the season is past peak, but harvesting is continuing to assist with covering industry demand. Santa Maria: Yields are historically low due to high temperatures early in the season. Some growers are shifting focus to investing in fall crops to ensure better yields and quality for the next crop cycle. Salinas/Watsonville: Farms are stripping and cleaning fields due to rain at the end of last week. Fields are expected to bounce back toward the end of the week. Quality reports continue to show defects including bruising and over-ripeness contributing to weaker shelf life.
AVOCADO– Market conditions are stabilizing this week, supported by strong production in California and increasing offshore imports, which are helping to supplement current supply from Mexico. Harvest volumes in Mexico remain steady but are lighter as the season nears its end. Weather conditions, including intermittent rainfall, continue to influence production levels. Harvest of the Flor Loca crop has begun in Jalisco with limited participation so far, and volumes are expected to gradually increase in both Jalisco and Michoacán as June progresses. With approximately three weeks remaining in the current season, the size distribution continues to favor larger fruit, which is associated with higher maturity levels and faster ripening. As the industry transitions to the new Flor Loca crop in July, supply is expected to shift toward more medium and smaller sizes. In the near term, production levels and pricing are anticipated to remain relatively stable as the market approaches this transition. California production remains strong, with peak volumes expected through mid-July. Field pricing is elevated, reflecting strong demand, and promotional activity is anticipated to remain active. Favorable weather conditions, including moderate temperatures and dry conditions, are supporting consistent harvest activity. The size distribution is currently centered on 48ct and 60ct fruit, with additional availability of larger sizes providing potential value opportunities. Offshore supply is increasing as the Peru import season gets underway. Shipments from Peru are expected to grow week over week, with peak volumes anticipated by early July. Larger fruit sizes from Peru are expected to present promotional opportunities throughout the summer. Arrivals are generally reported to have strong eating quality and appearance. Imports from Colombia remain more limited and are primarily concentrated in smaller sizes. Demand remains strong as the World Cup has started, and overall market conditions have shifted toward greater balance. Stability is expected in the near term, with promotional opportunities likely across medium, large, and jumbo sizes leading into the Canada Day and Fourth of July holiday. Mexico– A 33.5-million-pound harvest was reported last week. The Main Crop is averaging 36.6% dry matter, and sizing continues to peak on 48s. As the season progresses, the proportion of Grade 2 fruit typically increases, reflecting normal seasonal patterns. The Association of Avocado Exporting Producers and Packers of Mexico (APEAM) has issued guidance ahead of the Off-Bloom crop, stating that harvest is expected to begin only once fruit meets established minimum dry matter standards. No harvest has been reported to date, although dry matter testing is currently underway in some regions. Tropical Storm Boris brought heavy rainfall to Jalisco and Michoacán, which limited harvest activity in both regions last week. California– The California crop is continuing, with last week’s harvest volume reported at 18.2 million pounds. Dry matter is averaging 28%, and the current size curve is peaking on 48s and 60s. Growers across California have begun harvesting to help offset reduced shipments from Mexico. With the United States approaching its 250th anniversary this Fourth of July, the industry anticipates increased avocado demand tied to the holiday. Fruit quality is reported to be strong, with excellent shelf life. Colombia– Colombia has transitioned to its Traviesa crop, with production currently skewing toward smaller fruit sizes. Exports remain primarily directed to Europe, while shipments to the United States are expected to gradually increase through June. Peru– Peru is currently in the peak harvest period of the season, with over 12 million pounds shipped in the most recent week. Available supply is primarily concentrated in medium to large fruit sizes, and arrivals are generally reported to be in good condition.
GRAPES– Spot-market pricing for Mexican table grapes has risen over the past 10 days as the season nears its end. With over 13 million boxes already shipped from an estimated 16-million box crop, higher pricing and inconsistent quality are accelerating the transition to California supplies as early as next week. Red grape supplies remain strong, though some upward market pressure is possible as shippers transition from Flames into newer varieties such as Sweet Celebration, Allison, and Passion Fire. Green grape supplies are adequate, with quality ranging from fair to good. California grape harvest is expected to begin in the Bakersfield area around the week of June 22, with volume increasing in the weeks that follow. Into early July, once production ramps up in Bakersfield and points north, the California grape season will be fully underway and is expected to carry through at least the end of October, and potentially beyond late November.
CANTALOUPE– Cantaloupe Melon supplies are becoming extremely tight; prices are escalating. Expect extremely limited cantaloupe supplies for the next three weeks. Value-added cantaloupe products are triggered. Some suppliers have issued Force Majeure on existing contracts. Arizona-California Desert Region: Cantaloupe production, regardless of size, will be critically low until growers transition to new growing regions in July. Volume is falling; production will end in this region by the end of June. We are expecting heavy prorates this week. Large sizes, nine- and jumbo nine-count melons, will be virtually non-existent. Demand will have to shift to smaller, 12ct and 15ct sizes which are also extremely limited in supply. Fields have been hit by unprecedented disease pressure this season; the warm winter has led to an increase in whitefly, which harms the plants’ ability to photosynthesize. Markets will rise through the next few weeks as demand has rapidly outpaced supply. San Joaquin Valley, California: The harvesting transition to new crop supplies will begin early July. Initial volume will be modest, but yields will ramp up quickly.
HONEYDEW– Honeydew supplies are becoming extremely tight; prices are escalating. Mexico: Production will diminish over the next few weeks. Small melons, 6ct and 8ct fruit will dominate availability. Yields will not be abundant enough to bridge the supply gap between the Arizona-California Desert Region growing region. Arizona-California Desert Region: Similar to cantaloupes, supplies are diminishing as fields are heavily affected by virus and insect pressure. Production will end in mid-June. 5ct and jumbo 5ct count melons are extremely limited and virtually non-existent. Prices will escalate until California’s San Joaquin Valley comes online in July. San Joaquin Valley, California: The season will start in early July. Strong demand may keep overall supplies limited during this harvesting transition.
ORANGES– California Navel: The crop remains heavy on large, choice-grade fruit, with peak supply on 56/48/72 counts. Smaller sizes 88/113/138 counts will remain limited through the end of the Navel season. As overall quality begins to show some pressure and supply winds down, growers with late lane navels are actively harvesting. These late-season navels are expected to support supply through most of June at a premium. Most growers will finish with Navels in June, with some larger growers extending into July. California Valencia’s: Harvests have slowed following the conclusion of school program demand. Production is expected to ramp back up as navel volume winds down later this month. Smaller sizes (113/138 counts) remain tight and continue to command a premium, as the broader orange market is short on these sizes. Overall sizing is expected to skew larger this season, similar to the early navel crop. Florida Juice Oranges: Valencia season is finished with active harvests, with few growers offering storage fruit that should clean up over the next few weeks. Imports: The Moroccan late-navel season continues with a fair supply of top quality fruit. The late season Navels from Morocco will continue until the end of their season in June, when South African Navels will start their season. Additionally, there is also a good supply of Egyptian Valencia’s in the marketplace priced considerably lower than Navels.
BLOOD ORANGE– The California season has ended. Offshore product will be sporadically available until California starts again, late December.
CARA CARA– The California season has ended. Offshore product will be sporadically available until California starts again, late December.
LIMES– Lime supplies continue to improve, putting downward pressure on prices despite forecasted rain that may temporarily slow harvesting. Large sizes remain limited; peak sizes are 175/200/230. Size distribution is 110-10%, 150-19%, 175-25%, 200-19%, 230-17%, and 250-10%. By late June, considerable production of medium-sized fruit is expected. By early July, we anticipate a considerable level of production, with fruit sizes varying across the crop. Increasing production in Mexico is helping boost overall availability and keeping the market steady to slightly lower.
POMEGRANATE– Supplies of offshore fruit continue to arrive from Peru with excellent supply. Quality has been good. Please remember, imported case sizing is 8lbs (8-12ct) while California ships 22lb cases (40-44ct).
LEMONS– 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. California: The District 1 season has wrapped up, leaving District 2 as the primary production region. Markets remain active, driven by strong demand and limited supply. District 2 fruit is predominantly choice grade, with peak sizing in 75/95 counts; smaller sizes remain tight. Market conditions are expected to stay firm into the summer import season. Offshore: Argentinian lemons have begun arriving, with a large portion already committed to contracts. Early-season fruit quality is fair, with some expected greening. Chilean fruit is anticipated to arrive mid-June. The import season is projected to mirror last year—limited availability and a competitive market. Continued demand from global markets is constraining supply, reducing export volumes to North America.
CHERRIES– The Pacific Northwest cherry season is switching into full gear, with excellent quality and supply. Pacific Northwest: The season has started with strong supplies. Pacific Northwest cherry volumes will build steadily through June and growers expect to have promotable volumes with the major shipping peaks hitting between June 18th–25th, and a second big wave coming during the second week of July. The harvest is expected to run all the way into early August. The Chelan variety is the first to start. The much sought after Bing and Rainier (white) cherries will start late June and run through July. Prices will start high due to minimal supplies. Ontario: The Niagara Region (Beamsville, Niagara on the Lake, Vineland) are usually the first to start, often seeing the first ripe sweet cherries around June 20–25. Southwestern Ontario (Norfolk, Elgin Counties) follows just a few days later, starting in early July. Eastern Ontario & Grey County often starts a week or two later, with harvest extending into early August. Typically the season has a very short window of about 7-10 days. Michigan: This season is expected to start the week of July 6. Cooler weather is being mitigated by watering fields and using fans to keep frost damage to a minimum. Markets will start off elevated but slowly decline as volume increases. The season will run through August.
STONE FRUIT– West Coast: California stone fruit is now in full production and running about two weeks early, with better peach, plum, and nectarine varieties already available. Apricots are starting to wind down, while pluots begin this week with additional varieties following soon. East: The Georgia peach season has officially started with light supplies. The early harvest begins, typically featuring “Clingstone” peaches (where the flesh clings tightly to the pit). The peak in June and July “Freestone” varieties take over (the pit pops right out easily), and the peaches reach their absolute maximum sweetness and juiciness. The season will wind down early-to-Mid August as the final late-summer varieties are harvested.
MANDARIN / CLEMENTINE– Due the shortened California season, the import market is expected to be active until July, when supply volume ramps up out of Chile and South Africa. California: Earlier weather impacts on the crop has led to a shorter season. The season has effectively concluded for most growers, with remaining fruit showing softness and a shorter shelf life. Supply is tight, and markets will remain active as the season concludes over the next week. Imports Southern Hemisphere: Limited volumes from Uruguay, Peru, Argentina and Chile are now available, primarily clementine and primosole varieties. Initial arrivals from South Africa are expected this week.
APPLES– Demand is higher for Washington Royal Gala apples as the Michigan and New York seasons wind down; prices are rising. Demand is strong for Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia. Ontario: Demand for Royal Gala has been strong; packers are sourcing produce from Quebec to supplement supplies; even so, supplies will run out by the end of June. Overall, storage supplies continue to thin out, with larger sizes having better availability. Honeycrisp continues to see high demand; however, because this variety is more temperamental in long-term storage, volumes typically begin to drop off more sharply. Ambrosia is established as a staple variety with significant storage volume available into late June. McIntosh, Empire and Red Delicious volumes continue to decline as growers replace older orchards with high-density plantings of the varieties listed above. Prices are rising as supplies dwindle. Washington: We are now in the heart of the storage crop season and the early stages of the import season. The storage crop is smaller than last year and therefore many varieties and packs are tighter than last year. As a result, we are seeing a rising market on many varieties, sizes, and packs, and this trend is expected to continue until the new crop starts in August. The most significant item that is down this year is Royal Gala apples. The latest storage report shows that inventory is down over 20% from last year. This item has really tightened up in the last couple of months, and prices are very high for this time of year. Expect Gala availability and pricing to continue to be tight as there is no relief in sight. The other top varieties that are short this year are Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious and Cosmic Crisp. Overall, we are left with a smaller crop than expected and rising prices. Import apples will give some relief as we begin to get steadily increasing supplies each week. Although we don’t expect the import crop to lower prices, we are hoping that it stabilizes prices over the next couple of months. The new crop starts in a small way on limited varieties in August
BANANAS– Banana supplies are stable, meeting lower demand due to schools winding down. However, supplies will be tight over the coming weeks due to increased global demand and declining tropical production, exacerbated by virus pressure, low yields, and rising costs. A combination of virus pressure, low yields, and increasing production costs has placed significant strain on this staple commodity. Overall, banana quality remains very good.
GOLD PINEAPPLES– The pineapple market remains stable, though supplies are tight and expected to stay that way through the end of June. Contract business continues to be prioritized. Larger sizes should gradually improve into July. 6ct and 7ct fruit supplies are increasing, while 8ct remains steady. Crownless 8ct and 10ct pineapples remain limited. Costa Rica: Supply is stable out of Costa Rica with good volumes still expected for the balance of June with the natural peak currently on its way with a significant reduction in volume coming for August. Mexico: There is some volume being exported out of Mexico with growers holding back significant quantities of fruit to avoid the low market. Some growers reporting yields of exportable fruit coming down as the summer gets closer and some growers prepare for the seasonal gap. Fruit quality is good with slightly lower brix and with some availability in the market. Transportation out of Mexico continues to struggle due to high fuel costs and mango shippers still pulling more trucks away from other commodities.
MATURE GREEN FIELD TOMATOES– Tomato supplies remain generally adequate as production transitions across both eastern and western growing regions. In the East, volume is shifting from Central Florida into South Carolina and other summer areas, while in the West, production is moving from Sinaloa into Baja, Central Mexico, and California. Despite some lighter supplies and minor quality issues in select regions, increasing output from newer growing areas is expected to keep availability stable through June and into the summer season. Rounds– East Coast: South Carolina, Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are in full production. Quality is very good. Tennessee and Virginia will begin production around July 10th. Markets will remain steady over the next few weeks. Mexico: The Baja Peninsula has steady moderate production on their new fields, quality is nice. Central Mexico has light volume crossing in South Texas. California: The San Joaquin Valley has started production last week, more volume to follow over the week to next ten days as more growers come online. Crops look amazing. We can expect a great California season on mature greens. Romas– East Coast: Similar to rounds, South Carolina, Florida Panhandle and South Georgia are in full production. Quality is very good. Tennessee and Virginia will begin production around July 10th. Markets will remain steady over the next few weeks. Mexico: There are improving supplies and quality out of Jalisco and Baja. We expect this trend to continue and get back to a stable market over the next 7 to 10 days. Quality is outstanding. The Baja Peninsula is underway as well with very nice quality; larger sizes are most prevalent. California: Production started last week with a few growers, with more expected this week. Quality is very good. Prices are steady to lower. Grape and Cherry– East Coast: There is light production in South Carolina, Florida Panhandle and South Georgia as growers transition. Quality is good. Tennessee and Virginia production will start in July. Markets will start to ease as supplies increase and will fall further into July. Mexico: Grape Tomato supply will improve this week crossing through Nogales and McAllen. Grape Medley and Cherry tomatoes will remain very short. Quality on what is crossing is good.
WATERMELON– Supplies are a little tight this week. Strong retail demand combined with summer weather across the country has demand higher than normal. North Florida is winding down in volume and Georgia got pushed back a little bit due to cooler weather. Texas and Mississippi received a little rain, and they are behind on production. Arizona and Southern California are going with limited volume. Supplies will pick up out of Georgia this week.
WILD FORAGED PRODUCTS:
Wild Mushrooms
Morels: From Oregon and British Columbia. Supplies limited due to bad weather. Prices stable. 5lb or 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Mousseron: From Bulgaria: Back in stock this week. 6lb basket. Call for pricing and availability.
Chanterelle: From Bulgaria. Season is picking up and there are decent supplies. Quality is outstanding. Prices continue dropping with every shipment. 6lb and 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Porcini (Cepes): From Oregon. Big crop. Lowest pricing in years ! Act fast low pricing will not last for long ! Beautiful product. “A” grade and limited “B” grade available. Call for pricing.
Bluefoot Mushroom: Not available this week.
Cauliflower Mushrooms: From Asia. Good supplies. 2.2lb packs. Call for pricing.
Foraged Products
Garlic Scapes: From British Columbia. Milder than the bulb, sweeter when cooked. Shows up once a year and disappears fast.
Wild Asparagus: From France. Sold by the 200gm bunch. Pricing lower. Call for pricing.
Spruce Tips: From British Columbia. 1lb. bags. Call for pricing.
Fresh Ramps: From West Virginia and Ontario. Season winding down quickly. Act fast. 1lb and 5lb bags. Call for prices.
Fiddleheads: From British Columbia or Quebec. 5lb bags. Pricing lower. Call for prices.
White Asparagus: From Holland. 5kg cases. “AA” 16-20MM and “AAA’ 26-32MM sizing. Pricing up due to freight. Call for prices.
Stinging Nettles: From British Columbia or Oregon. Pricing slightly lower. Packed in 1lb bags. Call for pricing.
Truffles
** NEW ** Winter Truffles (Tuber melanosporum): Southern Hemisphere. From Chile or Australia. Harvest has begun. A bit immature, but more aroma than summer. Call for availability and pricing.
Summer Truffles (Tuber aestivum) $$: From Italy. Good supplies. Pricing lower. Call for more information.
