ONTARIO LOCAL
** SOON ** BEETS– We should start to see some bunched beets starting next week. New crop 25lb beets will start late-July.
** SOON ** SWEET CORN– The Ontario sweet corn season will be starting sometime next week, packed 5 dozen per bag.
** SOON ** CANTALOUPE– We expect to see light supplies the week of July 26th. The plants are thriving under the recent hot weather and quality is expected to be outstanding.
** SOON ** SEEDLESS WATERMELONS– Seedless should be available the last week of July, with supplies building into August.
** SOON ** YELLOW WATERMELONS– Yellow watermelons will also be starting the last week of July.
** SOON ** PEELED BABY CARROTS– Ontario peeled baby carrots will start in late-July.
** SOON ** APRICOT / PEACH / PLUM / NECTARINE: The 2026 stone fruit season in the Niagara Peninsula continues with sweet cherries. However, local growers are reporting a split season due to a cold winter and a rainy spring, which included some severe April frosts. While most stone fruits look healthy, some early varieties took a hit. Apricots: Unfortunately, the severe frosts in April completely wiped out the Niagara apricot crop for the year. Local farms have confirmed they will not have apricots available for purchasing this season. Yellow Plums: The Ontario yellow plum season will start in mid-to-late July. Peaches (Late July – September): The very first early-variety (Clingstone) peaches and sweet yellow plums are expected to trickle in by mid-to-late July. The bulk of the famous Niagara peach harvest (Semi-Freestone and Freestone varieties) will ramp up heavily in August and run through mid-September. Blue Plums (Prune Plums): Expect blue plums to mature in late August. Nectarines (August – September): The first varieties of Niagara nectarines will start appearing in early August, with peak availability running straight through to mid-September. Because of the erratic spring weather, exact opening dates for specific varieties are shifting week by week.
** SOON ** PEPPERS– We should start to see field grown green bell peppers and jalapeno peppers the first week of August.
** NEW ** CHINESE VEGETABLES– Bok choy, Shanghai bok choy and nappa cabbage have all started with excellent supplies.
** NEW ** FLAT BEANS– Ontario flat beans have started with light supplies and very high pricing. Packed in bushel boxes. As supplies increase, pricing will ease.
** NEW ** GREEN AND YELLOW BEANS– Both green and yellow beans have started, packed in ½ bushel boxes. Availability is very light as the season starts. Expect pricing to ease as supplies increase.
** NEW ** PICKLING DILL– The essential for making dill pickles is now available. Sold in bunches, with each bunch being about 24 inches long. Paired with Ontario cucumbers will make a truly Ontario dill pickle.
** NEW ** CAULIFLOWER– The Ontario cauliflower season will start mid-late this week. It will run until mid-late October. Quality is expected to be very good.
CHERRIES– Sweet Cherries: Ontario Cherries continue with decent supplies. Mother Nature hit Ontario’s cherry orchards incredibly hard during the spring. Thanks to a highly volatile combination of an unseasonably warm spell that coaxed trees out early, followed by deep April frosts and a cool, damp extended bloom period, roughly 95% of Ontario’s tart (sour) cherry crop was completely wiped out. The sweet cherry crop managed to fare slightly better, but yields are still significantly lighter than average, and the fruit set varies wildly from orchard to orchard. The season will be short; about another 10-14 days left.
CELERY– Ontario celery from Chips Gardens continues, priced at a premium. Supplies are just getting going. Quality is good.
FAVA BEANS– Available now, packed in full bushel baskets. We need to get them quickly as the plants do not like hot weather. The season is short, expected to end in August.
KOHLRABI– Supplies are good. Packed 12ct per box and priced very good compared to imports.
PARSLEY– There are fairly good supplies of both plain and curly parsley. Packed 24ct. Supplies should remain strong as we move into next week. Quality is very good.
BUNCH SPINACH– Bunched spinach is in very good supply with excellent quality. Packed 24ct.
ICEBERG– There continues to be some moderate supplies of Ontario iceberg lettuce available. Quality is good, packed 24ct.
BROCCOLI– Bunched Ontario broccoli as well as crowns are available in excellent supply. Quality is outstanding.
NEW CROP POTATOES– New Ontario white potatoes have started. Availability is limited. Prices are very high with very good quality.
ENDIVE / ESCAROLE– Supplies are good, with excellent quality. Pack size is 9ct.
METHI– Ontario supplies continue. Quality is very good. Supplies will increase throughout July.
PICKLING CUCUMBER– Pickling cucumbers continue with limited supply. Packed in ½ bushel boxes. Size 3’s and 4’s. 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.
ZUCCHINI– With ideal growing conditions, green, yellow and grey zucchini continues to be available with good supplies. The recent weather will bring on strong and steady production.
ENGLISH PEAS– The Ontario English pea (shelling peas) season continues with growing supplies. Packed in both ½ bushel boxes and full bushels. Quality is very good.
GARLIC SCAPES– Local garlic scapes, packed in 10lb bags. 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 now and not around for long.
SWISS CHARD– Green, red and rainbow swiss chard continue with good supply, packed in 12ct cartons. Quality is excellent with good supplies.
COLLARDS / DANDELION – Both collards and dandelion continue, packed 12 bunches per case. Quality is outstanding.
CILANTRO / DILL – Cilantro and dill both are in good supply, quality is outstanding.
FIELD STRAWBERRIES– The Ontario field strawberry season is past its peak production. Supplies have started to drop off and will be done in about a week. We will now wait for the ever-bearing crop to start. Current sizing is on the small side. 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.
ROMAINE- Romaine is in good supply. Quality is very good when compared to California. Expect good volume through July.
GREEN & RED LEAF LETTUCE– Both red and green leaf are available. Ontario product is packed 12ct. Supplies and quality are very good.
GREEN KALE– Green kale continues with good supplies, packed 24ct.
RED AND BLACK KALE– Red and black kale are both available packed 12ct.
BUNCH RADISH– Bunch radishes continue with strong supplies. Quality is outstanding.
ASPARAGUS– The Ontario asparagus season will end this week. Quality is outstanding.
WAX TURNIP (RUTABEGA)- Rutabaga continues to ship out of storage with good supplies. Prices remain steady.
CARROT– The 2026 Ontario carrot season will start sometime this week with bunched carrots. Growers are also starting to pack new crop 2lb and 5lb bags. Jumbo carrots will start with the main harvest in August. The 2025 storage season is done. Heirloom multi colored supplies are winding down, still with good quality. When new crop starts sizing will be slim until they bulk up.
HOTHOUSE TOMATOES– Beefsteak tomatoes are starting to tighten up as winter crops begin to rotate out for the season. The volume coming to market is pulling back and the market is firming up as a result. Mexican crops are starting to come online, however, which should help relieve any potential shortages as that transition continues. Tomato on the vine tomato markets are moving in the same direction as beefsteak. Winter production is winding down and supply is pulling back, which is pushing the market higher. The near-term outlook points toward continued tightening as that seasonal shift works its way through. Heirloom tomatoes are holding steady this week. Production is solid and demand is running at reasonable levels, keeping the market stable. Nothing significant to flag here and the category should continue at its current pace in the near term.
HOTHOUSE SNACKING TOMATOES– Cocktail tomatoes are holding steady. Production is good and demand has normalized, so the market is not seeing much movement in either direction. Grape tomato markets have leveled out this week. Demand remains strong, and production has been limited, helping keep the market steady. Overall, pricing has stabilized as available supply continues to move steadily through the market. Medley tomato markets have weakened this week as strong production continues to outpace demand. Movement remains slower than expected, resulting in additional supply in the marketplace and increased pressure on pricing. Cherry tomato markets have found a more balanced position. Demand is running at typical seasonal levels, and steady production has allowed supply and demand to align more closely. As a result, the market feels stable with pricing settling into a comfortable range. On-the-vine snacking tomato markets remain soft, with supply continuing to exceed current demand. However, demand has started to improve, and market conditions are expected to become more balanced in the coming weeks as movement increases and inventories normalize.
HOTHOUSE PEPPERS– Pepper production remains very strong this week, with ample supply available across all colours. Markets have weakened significantly as production continues to outpace demand, resulting in saturated inventories throughout the industry. Demand remains steady at typical seasonal levels, but the abundance of product has created additional room for movement across red, yellow, and orange peppers. Overall, the market remains under pressure as strong production continues. Mini sweet pepper markets continue to be very tight. Production remains well below demand, limiting availability across the market. Conditions are expected to remain challenging in the near term.
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS– English cucumber markets continue to tighten this week as supply remains limited across growing regions. Production has pulled back, while demand continues at typical seasonal levels, keeping the market well supported. Availability remains constrained, and market conditions are expected to stay firm in the near term. Mini cucumber markets are following a similar trend. Production remains below demand, resulting in tight supplies and continued upward pressure on the market. Availability is expected to remain limited over the coming weeks until production improves.
RHUBARB– Ontario field grown rhubarb is starting to wind down and will end in about two weeks. Rhubarb plants do not like hot weather. Supplies are getting somewhat tight.
STORAGE POTATO– Growers continue packing products out of storage. Supplies of reds are winding down. Yukon golds are done and yellow flesh are being utilized. Chef large #1 continue to be available.
MUSHROOMS– Supplies are good with no disruptions in supply expected.
CABBAGE– Growers continue packing green cabbage out of storage, while new crop is also now available. Overall, green cabbage supplies are very good and there are no gaps expected. New crop red and savoy cabbage have also started with moderate volume. Pricing is steady with good demand.
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 baby lettuce are very good with very good quality and exceptional shelf life. Hydroponic boston/butter supplies are good.
MARKETS TO WATCH: AT A GLANCE
Seedless Watermelon: Watermelons still remain very tight. Crossings out of Mexico have declined, pushing market prices higher. Summer demand is also very strong with the recent holidays and record-breaking heat across the Midwest and East coast.
Mango: Mangoes are currently being sourced from Mexico with limited volumes from Brazil. As the industry transitions to Sinaloa, supply and availability of round varieties remain limited, contributing to significantly elevated pricing to start July.
Corn: There is lighter supply this week after the Fourth Of July holiday last week. Ontario will start around the 26th of July. Quality is good out of all regions.
Snow Pea / Sugar Snap: Market conditions are steady across both Guatemala and Peru, with availability continuing to be limited. Supply levels are generally unchanged from last week, and Peruvian snow pea volumes are expected to remain light over the coming weeks.
Peeled Garlic: Supplies are good from Mexico, while California ends and China is starting their new crop leaving the market short supplied. Pricing has sharply increased as new crop arrives with better quality. We should expect pricing to remain high until supplies arrive in greater frequency into August.
Beans: Green bean supplies continue to be erratic, at best. East Coast weather challenges have lowered yields and demand is exceeding supplies. Ontario will start mid-late this week providing some relief.
Sweet Potato / Yam: Sweet potato markets are rising. Strong demand and limited storage supplies are pushing up pricing. Expect low volume and higher markets over the next six to eight weeks until late summer/early fall harvests start.
Grapes: California grape harvest continues to expand, although demand is still outpacing available supplies, especially on larger fruit. There are now some Champagne Grapes (16x1lb clamshell) and Concord grapes, packed in 20x1lb clamshells. Overall quality has been exceptional across the board. The California grape season is expected to carry through at least the end of October, and potentially beyond late November
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.
Blueberries: Blueberry supplies are transitioning between growing regions as Mexican production continues to wind down while California and the Pacific Northwest steadily increase harvests.
Blackberries: Blackberry supplies remain limited as Mexico continues to experience reduced production due to seasonal pruning. Quality ranges from fair to good in Mexico. California is producing excellent quality fruit with strong firmness, flavor, and appearance.
Raspberries: Raspberries will remain in very short supply as late-season Central Mexican fruit continues to arrive below acceptable quality standards after crossing into the U.S. California production is running behind schedule due to persistent cold weather, while Baja production is expected to become more readily available in late July.
Cantaloupe: Cooler temperatures may lengthen ongoing supply challenges and keep prices elevated a bit longer. Production is slowly picking up, but overall supplies remain limited. Volume will gradually increase; markets will start to ease the week of July 13.
Honeydew: Cooler temperatures may lengthen ongoing supply challenges and keep prices elevated a bit longer. Honeydew harvests usually start five to seven days later than cantaloupe, but some growers have already begun harvesting in a small way. Overall projected volume is lower than that of cantaloupe.
Clementine: Due the conclusion of the California season, the import market is expected to be active until mid-July, when supply volume ramps up out of Chile and South Africa.
Lemons: The lemon market remains elevated due to limited availability and strong demand, with supplies expected to stay extremely tight into July with pricing holding firm. Imported lemons are beginning to arrive but have yet to create any meaningful market relief. Relief should begin mid-July as offshore imports increase and supplement overall volume.
Green Peppers: East Coast production is down due to recent heavy rains in Georgia and drought conditions in North Carolina. Growers are harvesting moderate supplies in California’s San Joaquin Valley. The Fresno area is expected to get underway in early July.
Red Peppers: California red peppers are transitioning from the desert region to the San Joaquin Valley. Supplies are limited on the East Coast. Canadian greenhouse volume remains steady. Expect steady prices over the next week.
Assorted Hot Chili Peppers: Markets remain very short on habanero and shishito. Red Fresnos also remain limited, but yields are expected to increase soon.
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.
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.
Oranges: The California navel season is entering its final stretch. Smaller sizes (88/113/138 counts) will remain limited through the end of the season. Valencias have now become the primary orange in the marketplace. Smaller sizes (88/113/138 counts) will remain limited for the season. First arrivals of South African navels have landed with excellent availability, while Chilean fruit is expected to begin arriving next week. As is typical, these early navels are light in color.
Brussels Sprouts: The California season has started; quality is very good and supplies are ample. Mexican production has ended.
SPECIAL REPORT – Super El Niño 2026/2027: What It Means for Fresh Produce Volatility
With NOAA and climatologists confirming that a “Super El Niño” is strengthening for the 2026–2027 season, the impacts on produce from California and Arizona could be significant.
A super El Niño is a powerful climate phenomenon driven by the abnormal warming of surface waters in the equatorial Pacific Ocean, a pattern capable of severely disrupting global weather, wind and rainfall. Entering the second half of 2026, meteorologists are warning that this looming climate shock will trigger intense heatwaves and droughts in some global regions while dumping heavy, erratic rainfall in others.
For the fresh produce sector, which operates on zero shelf-life buffers, these simultaneous climate extremes present a potential threat. Weather risks seem to have become a baseline factor in modern supply chain management, shifting the conversation from simple product shortages to deep, unpredictable market volatility. The biggest concern is the volatility that super El Niño could bring across availability, quality and cost. Fresh produce is uniquely vulnerable because of short shelf life, tight harvest windows and rigid specifications. The projected weather extremes threaten to pinch these windows from multiple angles. Heat waves can reduce yield and size. Too much rain will reduce and delay harvesting, and it can disrupt transport. Bring all of these together and this is the pressure that we will potentially see coming for fresh produce.
Super El Niños typically supercharge the southern jet stream, aiming an active track of heavy storms and atmospheric rivers directly at California for the fall / early winter of 2026.
- The Good: It brings a welcome relief to long-term water reservoirs and irrigation supplies.
- The Bad for Produce: Heavy, relentless rain during the late autumn and winter planting/harvesting windows causes major field disruptions. Oversaturated soil leads to muddy fields, delaying the planting and harvesting of winter crops.
- Affected Crops: Expect potential supply gaps or quality issues for California leafy greens, celery, avocados, citrus, and early-spring berries, which can face fungal diseases, or get washed out by flash floods.
The Arizona Yuma region and the Imperial Valley of California are the primary desert growing regions to supply roughly 90% of North America’s winter leafy greens from November 2026 until April 2027.
- The Good: El Niño typically pumps extra tropical moisture from the Pacific up into Arizona. This can fuel a healthier summer monsoon and bring a wetter, milder winter, which generally means high crop yields.
- The Bad for Produce: The major threat here is unseasonable temperature swings and moisture-induced diseases. If winter storms bring prolonged dampness and overcast skies instead of the desert’s typical crisp sunshine, it can stunt the growth of crops. Furthermore, if the El Niño pattern triggers unexpected frost or freezes in the desert southwest.
- Potential Affected Crops: Iceberg lettuce, romaine, spring mix, baby spinach, arugula, cauliflower, and broccoli.
When a Super El Niño disrupts the farm-to-table pipeline in the Southwest, we usually experience two main things. Potential supply gaps are possible where certain items like strawberries or lettuces are hard to find because farmers couldn’t get tractors into muddy fields to harvest them. Secondly, because alternative growing regions can’t easily replicate the sheer volume of California and Arizona’s winter output, market prices for fresh vegetables and citrus usually climb when these weather anomalies hit their peak between November and February. Quality will also be a concern due to freezing temperatures and disease.
With the impacts of El Niño expected to surface around November 2026, we are already preparing. We are stress testing alternate origins; aligning procurement with growing regions that are less likely to be. I.E. greenhouse operations. We are running scenarios right now to see what this would look like.
SUPPLY AND QUALITY GENERAL UPDATE
California lettuce markets continue to trend lower as supplies improve across California and regional production ramps up. Iceberg, romaine, and green leaf should remain under pressure through July. Quality is very good overall, but carton weights are running lighter as crews trim additional outer leaves to manage elevated insect pressure.
Berry markets are mixed as the industry works through weather and regional transitions. Strawberries remain steady in Salinas and Watsonville. Cooler days and nights are helping plants recover and fruit firm up, but they are also keeping production from increasing. Most growers are harvesting close to current demand, although some open market fruit may become more available as last week’s holiday demand tapers off. Santa Maria continues its seasonal decline, with new late-summer acreage expected to begin producing within the next few weeks.
Blueberries remain limited. Central Mexico has finished while Pacific Northwest production is starting slowly, and recent rain has interrupted some harvests. Michigan has also started in a light way while dealing with high temperatures. Blackberry and raspberry supplies are tighter as Mexican volume declines faster than California can increase. Demand is exceeding supply on both items, and those markets are expected to remain elevated until additional West Coast production comes online.
Avocado supplies are improving as Mexico’s Flor Loca crop begins to arrive. Early fruit may show some lenticel marking from the rainy growing conditions, but that is cosmetic and does not affect the internal quality. We may also see some uneven ripening early in the crop while dry matter continues to build. Flor Loca fruit can stay bright green even when it is ripe, so firmness is still the best way to judge readiness. These early-season traits should improve as the crop matures and volume increases, but good rotation will be important during the transition.
Idaho russet potato supplies continue to tighten as quality declines. The unusually warm winter accelerated pressure bruising and early breakdown, causing pack-outs to fall faster than expected. Larger potatoes are being affected the most. Keeping inventories tighter and turning product every one to two weeks will be important until new crop becomes available in mid- August. The latest acreage estimates places Idaho at roughly 300,000 planted acres, about 5% below last year. The upcoming crop has also dealt with frost in some areas, limited irrigation water, and warmer temperatures as the season moves forward. Uneven growing conditions can increase the risk of internal defects such as hollow heart, particularly if tubers move from stress into a period of rapid growth, but it is still too early to determine the effect on the finished crop.
Overall, lettuce is finally providing some relief, but berries and potatoes are getting more attention this week. Lead time, tighter inventory turns, and flexibility on size and growing region will be the biggest help in keeping orders covered.
Transportation Update
We are seeing better availability of trucks with markets steady or easing after the Canada Day and Fourth of July holidays. Additionally, demand has shifted from the West Coast to regional deals across North America.
The situation at the Strait of Hormuz continues to be volatile right now. It is neither completely open nor fully closed, but heavily restricted, highly dangerous, and functioning at a fraction of its normal capacity. While a tentative US-Iran memorandum of understanding was signed in mid-June to theoretically reopen the waterway and end the military blockades that began in February, the reality on the water is chaotic. At $72.50, Brent crude has now completely dropped below its pre-war level ($72.87 on Feb 27). The massive “war premium” that drove oil to $120 a barrel when the conflict erupted back in February has effectively vanished. With the Strait of Hormuz traffic slowly improving and expectations that Iran will flood the market with up to 3.3 million barrels per day, analysts are shifting their worries entirely. The market is transitioning from fearing a major energy shortage to anticipating a massive global supply glut heading into next year.
In the USA, the diesel fuel US national average continues to drop below $5.00 per gallon to around $4.67 per gallon. Expectations continue to be for prices to inch downward as the price of oil eases. West Coast average prices last week were $6.18 per gallon; down from $7.42 in April. 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– Lettuce prices continue trending lower as low demand allows supplies to increase across California. Expect weak markets through July as regional production ramps across North America. Salinas and Santa Maria, California: Supplies are significantly improved in both the Salinas Valley and Southern California. Shippers are dealing for volume-type orders. Although value-added products are currently triggered, this is expected to ease by the end of the week. Business is anticipated to slow as regional deals shift demand and schools are now out for the summer break. Quality ranges from good to excellent, depending on the lot. Disease pressure, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia, continues to be present but at lower percentages compared to recent weeks. Weights are averaging 40–44 pounds. Expect prices to remain on a downward trend as production strengthens across California and Northeastern growing regions over the next several weeks. Colorado: Harvesting will start in mid-July for a three-month deal. Mexico: Production is year-round; however, quality and yields are below normal due to typical monsoonal weather conditions. Peak season for production and quality will resume in October and run through April. Quebec: The season continues with ideal growing conditions. We may see some heat related defects in the coming weeks. Fields are on schedule or ahead of schedule, with ideal growing conditions in the forecast. Iceberg volume is exceeding demand; quality is very good. Weights are averaging 42-45lbs. Volume will continue to increase through July.
ROMAINE / LEAF– Expect weak markets on both romaine and green leaf through July as regional production ramps across North America, with lighter demand. California: Supplies are significantly improved across romaine, green leaf, and red leaf, with romaine heart availability also increasing. With schools out, regional deals and favorable weather conditions, availability has strengthened industry-wide. Insect pressure is elevated in romaine; harvesting crews are trimming additional outer leaves to mitigate the pressure, resulting in lower carton weights. Overall quality remains good in terms of size and texture, with minimal fringe and tip burn reported. There are currently no triggers on any value-added romaine or leaf items. Quebec: The romaine and leaf season continues with ideal growing conditions. Fields are on schedule or ahead of schedule, with ideal growing conditions in the forecast. We may see some tip burn and other heat related defects in the coming weeks after last week’s extreme heat. Supplies of both romaine, romaine hearts and leaf are exceeding demand. Size and texture are very good. Volume will continue to increase through July.
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 are good from Mexico, while California ends and China is starting their new crop leaving the market short supplied. China: Supplies of old crop are finished. Pricing has sharply increased as new crop arrives with better quality. We should expect pricing to remain high until supplies arrive in greater frequency into August. North American: Mexican peeled garlic shipments continue as California supplies continue to dwindle. New crop California harvest will begin in earnest in late July, early August. U.S. tariffs on Chinese garlic have shifted demand to Mexico.
CARROTS– California: The Bakersfield region is currently the primary growing area, with strong availability across all carrot varieties. 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. The 2026 harvesting season has started with bunch carrots and packing 2lb and 5kb retail bags. New crop jumbo carrots will start late July, early August. There still are supplies of storage heirloom carrots, which should continue until the end of June. Reminder that the new crop heirloom carrots will be very slim.
CABBAGE– Ontario: Green cabbage supplies are good with very good quality being shipped out of storage as well as new crop starting. We can expect green cabbage to continue out of storage and fresh harvest throughout July. The storage red and savoy cabbage season has ended and are being sourced from the USA. Imports: Cabbage has been in good supply out of the Carolinas. The northern regions like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and the Northeast have also begun. Look for great quality in all areas with promotable volume.
SWEET POTATO– Sweet potato markets are rising. Strong demand and limited storage supplies are pushing up pricing. Expect low volume and higher markets over the next six to eight weeks until late summer/early fall harvests start. North Carolina: Current storage supplies are extremely limited with unprecedented demand. Remaining quality is good; suppliers are managing pack-outs closely. Markets are rising as storage inventory is depleted. An estimated 15% increase in acreage is expected for the next season, starting in late September/early October. Fresh run/uncured supplies will be available late August. Favorable growing conditions are expected to yield ample supplies and consistent quality this fall. Mississippi: Supplies are limited; demand is strong. Quality is good; defects are minimal. Prices are rising across all sizes. New crop stocks are expected to hit the market in early September. Acreage is estimated to increase 10% next year. Planting is complete; current weather is ideal for growing. Louisiana: New crop supplies will start shipping in September. Initial reports indicate a 10-15% increase in acreage this coming fall. California: Remaining storage supplies are very tight. Quality is good; some lots are exhibiting pitting due to dehydration in late storage. Prices are due to limited supplies and active demand. The new crop season will begin as early as late July/early August. Overall acreage is expected to be two to three percent higher next year. Some growers have planted up to 20% more, but most of those are specialty varieties such as white or Japanese.
BEANS– Green bean supplies continue to be erratic, at best. East Coast weather challenges have lowered yields and demand is exceeding supplies. Supply is meeting demand in California and Mexico. East Coast production is transitioning north; supplies remain tight due to weather-related disruptions across key growing areas. Georgia harvests finished early following prolonged drought, reducing expected volume during the harvesting transition north. The Carolinas are seeing inconsistent weather, limiting uniformity and early-season production. Virginia rainfall and spotty Ohio crops are delaying harvests, lowering pack-outs, and causing unpredictable volume. Ontario continues with light production this week, with supplies increasing late this week and into next. Expect high prices until volume increases. On the west coast, California harvesting is underway in Watsonville, the San Joaquin Valley, and Santa Maria. Quality is good and favorable weather is supporting new crop development. No major supply issues are expected over the next few weeks. Mexican supplies are sufficient out Baja and Puebla; quality is good due to ideal weather. .Expect steady supplies over the next two weeks; markets are slightly elevated.
US NEW CROP RED / WHITE / YELLOW POTATO- Upcoming crop transitions will cause market volatility, but quality will improve over the next couple of months. California: Red and yellow production is now in the Stockton region. Supplies are extremely limited due to lower acreage compared to previous years. Quality is excellent. Current demand exceeds supply, keeping markets active. The season will finish at the end of July. Arizona: Red and yellow supplies are adequate. Quality problems include skinning, lenticle, and bruising. Markets are elevated. Texas: The season is just getting underway; volume is expected to increase next week. Quality is excellent; skinning is minimal. Markets are elevated to start but will decrease as supplies increase. Florida: Harvesting has finished in Northern Florida. Red supplies are nearly finished due to active demand. Quality is average. Markets are stable, but red prices may climb as the season winds down. North Carolina: Yellow supplies are abundant, while reds are limited. Quality is average; yields are lower due to drought and heat. Markets will remain active. Upcoming Regions: Production will begin in Virginia in early July. Ontario will start late July, early August.
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.
MUSHROOMS– Quality and supplies are very good with lighter demand. At this time, we do not see any supply issues.
US CARTON BAKING POTATOES– Markets are rising as storage supplies shift from the Norkotah variety to Burbanks. Keeping inventories tight is highly recommended. Storage Crop: The Norkotah season is winding down; storage crop supplies will be depleted in 7 to 10 days. Once the Norkotah season ends, Burbanks will be the sole variety on the market from July to mid-August. The Burbank crop is dominated by 80ct and smaller sizes. As the remaining storage crop shifts from Norkotahs to Burbanks, expect lower volume and rising prices, especially for 40ct through 70ct stocks. 80ct and smaller sizes will be readily available, with pricing expected to stabilize for the next two weeks then slowly rise as demand shifts toward these sizes. Overall quality is good; air checks, pressure, and shoulder bruising will be seen sporadically in remaining storage supplies (both Norkotahs and Burbanks). Air checks are tiny thumbnail-like cracks that are caused by stress due to abrupt temperature changes. Pressure and shoulder bruising (soft, external indents) results from constant contact with adjacent potatoes and/or the floor while raw product sits in storage piles. New Crop: The USDA is estimating that growers in the 13 reporting states planted 873,000 acres of potatoes in 2026. That is 29,000 acres less than they planted in 2025, a 3.2% reduction. It is 59,400 acres less than the five-year average planted area in those same states. Eight states reported a downturn in this year’s planted area. The reductions came in Idaho (-15,000 acres), North Dakota (-3,000 acres), Colorado (-2,000 acres), Michigan (-2,000 acres), Minnesota (-2,000 acres), Nebraska (-2,000 acres), Wisconsin (-2,000 acres), and California (-1,000 acres). Potato acreage in Florida, Maine, Oregon, Texas, and Washington is unchanged from the previous year. No states reported an increase. At 873,000 acres, the 2026 US planted area is the smallest since 1952. Nevertheless, trendline yields and average abandonment would result in a 2.4% reduction in the 2026 potato crop verses what growers in the 13 reporting states produced in 2025.
ASPARAGUS– Asparagus supplies remain tight as limited production in Mexico and reduced yields in Peru continue to keep demand ahead of availability. The Ontario season has ended for the majority of growers. Expect higher markets for the next two to three weeks while harvesting ramps up in Central Mexico. Hot weather and unfavorable growing conditions have impacted production and quality, particularly for larger sizes, supporting higher market prices. US and Canadian seasons are ending, leaving Mexico and Peru as the primary suppliers until additional Mexican production ramps up later in July.
ASSORTED CHILI PEPPERS– Supplies are stable on most varieties with decent numbers crossing from Mexico; Coachella and South Georgia are ramping up as well. Markets remain very short on habanero and shishito. Red Fresnos also remain limited, but yields are expected to increase soon.
FIELD PEPPERS– East Coast production is down due to recent heavy rains in Georgia and drought conditions in North Carolina. California red peppers are transitioning from the desert region to the San Joaquin Valley. Green Pepper: Growers are harvesting moderate supplies in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically the Bakersfield region. Quality is very good. The Fresno area is expected to get underway in early July. Volume is low in Central Mexico. Production continues in South Georgia, but most stocks are off-grade. The North Carolina season has started; yields are lower than expected due to drought conditions and high temperatures. Expect high prices over the next few weeks due to tighter East Coast supplies and stronger overall demand. Red Pepper: California desert production is slowing down; growers will transition to the Bakersfield region over the next week; most supplies are choice grade. Due to optimal weather conditions, the Bakersfield season has started in a limited manner; large-sized fancy peppers dominate availability. Supplies are limited on the East Coast. Canadian greenhouse volume remains steady. Expect steady prices over the next week.
BROCCOLI– Broccoli markets are rising due to strong demand across the industry. West Coast: Salinas and Santa Maria are shipping steady supplies. California quality ranges from average to good. Occasional brown bead and wind burn have been reported. Issues include minimal insect pressure, including diamondback moth. East Coast: Harvesting has ended in Indiana and Virginia; the Pennsylvania season is winding down, pushing demand to the West Coast and Mexico. Market activity accelerated late last week, resulting in upward pricing pressure. Recent warm weather advanced harvest schedules, leading to tighter supplies. Ontario and Quebec production is very strong with excellent quality. Expect elevated pricing and tighter availability through next week, with increased production anticipated in early July
CELERY– Celery markets have eased; growers have completed the transition from Oxnard to Salinas, increasing supply levels. The Quebec and Michigan season is expected to begin in mid-July. California: Salinas is the primary growing region. Markets are expected to remain stable throughout the early summer months as multiple regions are in production. Quality is excellent. Salinas has experienced minimal disease pressure compared to Oxnard. Stalks are firm with good color. Production runs year-round in Santa Maria, California. Expect low markets into early July. Quebec and Michigan: The Quebec and Michigan seasons will begin in mid-July and run through early October. Growing conditions have been favorable, supporting strong crop development. Fields are progressing well; quality expectations remain positive. Supplies will increase as the season ramps up through July.
CAULIFLOWER– Cauliflower markets are rising due to strong demand across the industry. California: Salinas volume is lower than expected, with some suppliers forecasting below-budget yields. Santa Maria supplies are moderately tighter. Size is trending smaller in Salinas; growers report primarily 12ct and 16ct supplies, with limited availability of 9ct. Quality ranges from fair to good. Santa Maria quality is strong. Salinas reports include some bruising and discoloration. Ontario / Quebec: Ontario production will begin this week. The current heatwave might cause quality issues such as yellowing. Market conditions are expected to remain firm, with higher pricing and tightening supplies until production increases. Quebec will start next week.
SNOW PEAS / SUGAR SNAP PEAS– Market conditions are steady across both Guatemala and Peru, with availability continuing to be limited. Supply levels are generally unchanged from last week, and Peruvian snow pea volumes are expected to remain light over the coming weeks. Demand remains steady, while quality continues to be reported as good across both commodities. Mexican snow pea and sugar snap production has concluded for the season. Overall market conditions are expected to remain active due to reduced import availability and weather-related production challenges.
FRENCH GREEN BEAN / BABY SQUASH / BABY PEELED TOP CARROTS– Availability remains steady for this week, providing consistent market coverage. Demand has softened compared to recent weeks, helping support overall supply, while quality has been reported as good across current harvests. French bean availability out of Mexico remains good, helping to supplement overall supply; however, tighter Guatemalan production is expected to keep markets active in the near term.
EGGPLANT– Georgia’s season is ending, adding upward pressure to prices. California production is increasing but is not sufficient to fully offset tightening Eastern supplies. Markets are expected to remain elevated into mid July, despite gradual improvements in East Coast harvests.
ONIONS– Fresh-run onions are available in Northern California and New Mexico. California: Northern California supplies are tighter this week as growers break into new lots. Several growers are experiencing minor supply gaps following abnormally warm weather. Supplies are dominated by jumbo sizes and larger; medium sizes are somewhat limited. 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 higher prices over the next 7-10 days as demand increases in reaction to lower volume. New Mexico: New Mexico’s fresh-run onion harvests are lighter this week; high temperatures are hindering growth and reducing harvest times, reducing overall supplies. Stocks are dominated by jumbo and larger sizes; medium onions remain limited. 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 higher prices over the next 7-10 days as production works to meet current demand.
CORN– There is lighter supply this week after the Fourth Of July holiday last week. Corn is coming out of South Georgia on the East Coast and Brentwood, California out West. We expect to see steady demand and higher market pricing through mid-July. Ontario will start around the 26th of July. Quality is good out of all regions.
GREEN ONIONS– Green onion supplies continue to be steady, keeping markets steady. Quebec also has very good availability, priced slightly higher than imports. Overall demand remains steady. Quality is very good. Availability is expected to remain steady into next week.
BRUSSELS SPROUTS– The California season has started; quality is very good and supplies are ample. Mexican production has ended. The California season is now underway in the Salinas and Santa Maria regions. Supplies of small and medium sizes are abundant; jumbo sprouts are moderately tighter but remain available. Quality is very good. Some smaller sizes are being reported as early-season fields mature. Occasional yellowing and seeder are being noted in isolated lots. Expect steady pricing and good availability into early July.
COLLARDS/CHARD/KALE– Greens are in good supply out of the Carolinas. The northern regions like Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and the Northeast have also begun. Look for great quality in all areas with promotable volume.
ZUCCHINI– Zucchini markets are up slightly as the North Carolina season ended early. Many summer growing regions are underway in the Midwest, Northeastern U.S, Ontario and Quebec. California: New crop production is starting in the Fresno region of the San Joaquin Valley. Santa Maria volume is high; quality is very good. Expect steady prices this week. East Coast: The North Carolina season has ended as growers are reserving limited water for pepper crops. Production has started in the Midwest. Northeast production is increasing. Ontario is in good supply on both green and yellow. Expect prices to remain steady this week. Mexico – Baja: Moderate zucchini volume is shipping out of Baja. Yellow zucchini is tighter. Quality is very good.
FRUIT
PEARS– California: New crop California Bartlett pears from the Sacramento Delta have started with light volume this week, with better availability expected into next week. The crop is expected to be a good but slightly smaller than last year’s crop. Pacific Northwest: The Washington Anjou season is nearing completion for most shippers. Even those anticipating a seamless transition between old-crop Anjou and new-crop Bartletts are reporting light overall supplies. Imports: There are now new-crop imports from Argentina and Chile that are available in good supply. Pricing and quality are both attractive on these varieties and we expect them to remain promotable for the next month.
GRAPEFRUIT– California: Star Ruby and Red Flame varieties are currently being harvested. Grapefruit quality continues to be excellent with strong supplies of 36-count and larger fruit. Growers are currently looking to move additional volume on 27s and 32s and have attractive pricing available on those sizes. Offshore: First arrivals of South African product are here with excellent quality reported. Overall volume to North America is expected to be down compared to last year, as last season saw elevated shipments compared to typical seasons.
MANGO– Mangoes are currently being sourced from Mexico with limited volumes from Brazil, offering availability across key varieties including Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Ataulfo (Honey). Industry demand is strong, and overall pricing is increasing. As the industry transitions to Sinaloa, supply and availability of round varieties remain limited, contributing to significantly elevated pricing to start July. Harvesting of the Tommy Atkins variety is expected to begin in the Los Mochis region of Mexico within the next week, which may help ease supply constraints, although the overall impact is anticipated to be modest. The size distribution continues to favor larger fruit, with very limited availability of smaller counts such as 10ct and 12ct. In contrast, Ataulfo mangos are showing the opposite pattern, with larger sizes remaining difficult to source and smaller sizes more widely available, resulting in softer pricing for that smaller fruit. Offshore supply is expected to arrive earlier than typical this season, as the Mexican crop cycle is running ahead of schedule, potentially providing some additional market relief.
BLUEBERRIES– Blueberry supplies are transitioning between growing regions as Mexican production continues to wind down while California and the Pacific Northwest steadily increase harvests. California fruit is reporting excellent quality with increasing volumes, though overall regional availability remains somewhat limited. Pacific Northwest harvests are ramping up with outstanding quality, but forecasted rain across Washington and British Columbia could temporarily tighten supplies. Michigan is also off to a slow start due to unfavorable weather conditions. Supplies are expected to remain limited until production in all regions ramps up into July. Peruvian growers will begin shipments in mid-August.
BLACKBERRIES– Blackberry supplies remain limited as Mexico continues to experience reduced production due to seasonal pruning. Quality ranges from fair to good in Mexico, where recent heat and rainfall have affected berry size and firmness, while Watsonville, California is producing excellent quality fruit with strong firmness, flavor, and appearance. California production is expected to build over the coming weeks, although overall market availability is likely to remain tight until volumes improve. Oregon and Washington supplies are not expected to become available until late July.
RASPBERRIES– Raspberries will remain in very short supply as late-season Central Mexican fruit continues to arrive below acceptable quality standards after crossing into the U.S. California production is running behind schedule due to persistent cold weather, while Baja production is expected to become more readily available in late July.
STRAWBERRIES– It is currently past peak season in the Watsonville/Salinas growing region; numbers will decline weekly until the season ends in October. Market conditions remain firm, with pricing slightly elevated. The Santa Maria/Oxnard growing region will begin in late August or early September. Salinas/Watsonville: Supplies remain steady but are lighter than expected as California growers continue to see harvest projections decline due to persistent cool daytime temperatures. Size ranges from medium to large; counts average 14-18 berries per 1-pound clamshell. Quality is good; occasional issues include bruising and light soft skin. Expect markets to inch up. Santa Maria: Santa Maria is expected to begin harvesting new-crop fruit in the weeks following the Fourth of July holiday. Overall quality is good; some bruising and white shoulders have been reported. Size ranges from small-medium to medium, averaging 18 to 22 berries per 1-pound clamshell.
AVOCADO– Industry supply remains balanced this week, with sufficient inventories available across the market. Steady production in Mexico and California, combined with consistent import volumes from Peru, is contributing to a stable supply and pricing environment. In Mexico, production has transitioned to the Flor Loca crop as Negra volumes continue to decline. As a result, the size distribution is shifting, with Flor Loca harvests primarily concentrated in 48ct and 60ct fruit, along with strong availability of 70ct sizes. Larger fruit is becoming more limited as the industry moves into the new crop, and this trend is expected to continue through July and August. As fresh Flor Loca fruit enters the market, changes in maturity characteristics are anticipated, including greener skin color, longer shelf life, and slower, uneven ripening. California production remains steady, with consistent harvest activity across Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. The crop is currently concentrated in 48ct count and 60ct fruit, while large and jumbo sizes remain widely available. Fruit quality and appearance continue to be reported as excellent, and supply is expected to remain consistent through July. Peruvian programs are fully underway with arrivals on both coasts and are expected to remain active throughout the summer. Supply continues to favor large and jumbo fruit sizes, which may provide promotional opportunities in these categories. Looking ahead, demand is expected to remain strong, and the industry anticipates generally balanced market conditions over the coming weeks. Mexico– A 41.1-million-pound harvest was reported last week 26. The Main Crop is averaging 36.6% dry matter, and the Off Bloom Crop is averaging 25.6%. Off-Bloom crop has begun harvesting, with fruit reported to have strong quality and a lower proportion of Grade 2 fruit compared to the outgoing Main Crop. As the Main Crop season comes to a close, a higher percentage of Grade 2 fruit continues to be available. California– Harvest volume for last week was reported at 17.8 million pounds. Dry matter is averaging 28%. Following a recent grower survey, the California Avocado Commission is maintaining its 2026 crop estimate at 330 million pounds. Based on Avocado Marketing Research Information Center data through June 28, the industry has harvested approximately 68% of the crop to date. Many growers in Southern California have completed their harvests, while some producers in northern growing regions are slowing harvest activity in an effort to align with potentially more favorable market conditions later in the season. Colombia– Harvest is progressing with supply primarily concentrated in medium and smaller fruit sizes. Overall export volumes remain limited during this period, with smaller shipments arriving in both North America and European markets. Peru– Approximately 13.5 million pounds are expected to arrive this week. Harvest activity in Northern Peru is anticipated to conclude by early July. As production shifts to ranches in La Libertad and regions further south, the size distribution is expected to remain concentrated in medium and larger fruit sizes.
GRAPES– California grape harvest continues to expand, although demand is still outpacing available supplies, especially on larger fruit. Growers are currently shipping Flame Red and Sugraone green seedless grapes, with Ivory Green Seedless expected to begin shortly. There are now some Champagne Grapes (16x1lb clamshell) and Concord grapes, packed in 20x1lb clamshells. Red seedless grapes are in good supply, and the market is adjusting to increasing volume. Green grapes are about a week behind reds but are following a similar trend. Prices are expected to ease as both supply and quality improve over the next few weeks. Overall quality has been exceptional across the board. The California grape season is expected to carry through at least the end of October, and potentially beyond late November.
CANTALOUPE– Cooler temperatures may lengthen ongoing supply challenges and keep prices elevated a bit longer. Arizona-California Desert Region: Harvesting has concluded. Insect pressure, worsened by a warm winter, reduced yields and forced an early end to the season. The production transition is underway to the San Joaquin Valley, but markets will remain elevated through the first week of July. San Joaquin Valley, California: Production is slowly picking up, but overall supplies remain limited. Quality is very good; internal color is deep orange. Cool weather this week will slow growth and temporarily limit yields. Size is skewing large, with 9ct and jumbo 9ct melons dominant; 15ct fruit remains extremely snug. Volume will gradually increase; markets will start to ease the week of July 13th.
HONEYDEW– Cooler temperatures may lengthen ongoing supply challenges and keep prices elevated a bit longer. Mexico: Supplies are insufficient to fill the supply gaps. Arizona-California Desert Region: Growers have wrapped up harvesting. The last of the season’s fruit will be used to fill orders this week. San Joaquin Valley, California: Honeydew harvests usually start five to seven days later than cantaloupe, but some growers have already begun harvesting in a small way. Overall projected volume is lower than that of cantaloupe. Lower temperatures will slow growth this week, pushing production back several days. 5ct and 6ct honeydew are limited; 8ct fruit is slightly more plentiful. Markets are expected to inch down once availability improves toward the end of the week of July13th.
CHERRIES– The Pacific Northwest cherry season is in full gear, with excellent quality and supply. Pacific Northwest: Multiple spring frosts (particularly hitting the Yakima Valley and Columbia Basin in April and mid-May), alongside localized hail, created early panic and threatened to drag volumes down to 17 million boxes. However, this weather had a silver lining. The frost naturally thinned out the heavy fruit load on the trees, leaving less stress on the branches. Because the trees have fewer cherries to feed, the remaining fruit has developed beautifully. Growers are reporting that the 2026 crop features some of the largest, sweetest, and firmest cherries seen in years, boasting incredibly high Brix levels. Early varieties have wrapped up, and we are currently enjoying premium Bings, large 9-and-a-half-row dark sweet cherries, and the famously sweet, blush-yellow Rainiers. The harvest will continue to march through higher-elevation districts like Wenatchee and Chelan, keeping fresh cherries available through August.
ORANGES– California Navel: The California navel season is entering its final stretch. The remaining navel crop is primarily producing 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 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 into July a premium. Growers are offering aggressive pricing on remaining navel inventories as the season closes out. California Valencias: Valencias have now become the primary orange in the marketplace. Current production is peaking on 56s and 72s, with excellent color, internal quality, and overall eating experience. Smaller sizes (88/113/138 counts) will remain limited for the season. Overall supplies continue to improve as the season gains momentum. Imports: First arrivals of South African navels have landed with excellent availability, while Chilean fruit is expected to begin arriving this week. As is typical, these early navels are light in color. As the season progresses, we can expect the color to improve. Sizing this season is projected to be well balanced, with peak volume on 64/72 counts. Overall volume should continue to ramp up through July.
BLOOD ORANGE– The California season has ended. Offshore product will be sporadically available until California starts again, late December.
CARA CARA– Import: Chilean supply is trending earlier than last season, with good overall volumes projected. First arrivals are expected early July, with South African product expected to follow mid- to late-July. California: The California season has ended. California will start again, late December.
POMEGRANATE– Supplies of offshore fruit continue to arrive from Peru with excellent supply. Quality has been fair as supplies are backing up due to lighter demand. Please remember, imported case sizing is 8lbs (8-12ct) while California ships 22lb cases (40-44ct).
LIMES– As was forecasted, rain in the main Mexican growing regions has created some movement in the lime market. Consistent moisture is sizing up the fruit. Large sizes, 110ct and 150ct sizes are becoming more available and prices are lowering. Smaller limes, 230ct and 250ct are ticking up slightly as volumes have started to decline as the crop gains size. Furthermore, there was some upward pressure due to the reduction of border crossings caused by the July 4th holiday. An increase in quality issues has been reported with oil spotting and skin breakdown more common. More storms are forecasted which will continue quality challenges and strengthen markets. Importantly, the Colombian limes are showing much better quality compared to the Mexican fruit and will remain so for the next several weeks.
LEMONS– The lemon market remains elevated due to limited availability and strong demand, with supplies expected to stay extremely tight into early July with pricing holding firm. Imported lemons are beginning to arrive but have yet to create any meaningful market relief. Relief should begin mid-July as offshore imports increase and supplement overall volume. California: Lemons continue to be the most difficult citrus item to source. Overall supplies remain very tight, although we’re beginning to see more availability on 140s and smaller as the size structure shifts. Harvesting in District 1 has wrapped up, leaving District 2 as the primary production region. Larger fruit continues to be limited. Pricing is expected to remain elevated through the remainder of the California season. Markets remain active, driven by strong demand and limited supply. District 2 fruit is predominantly choice grade, with peak sizing on 75/95 counts; smaller sizes remain tight. Market conditions are expected to stay firm into the summer import season. Offshore: Argentinian, Chilean and South African lemons have begun arriving, with a large portion already committed to contracts. Early-season fruit quality is fair, with some expected greening. 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.
STONE FRUIT– West Coast: California stone fruit is now in near full production, running about two weeks early with improved peach, plum, and nectarine varieties coming in. Pluots have begun with additional premium varieties expected in the coming weeks. The Apricot season has ended. East: The 2026 Georgia peach season is currently in full swing, but it is shaping up to be a shorter, more limited season than usual. While there are still plenty of peaches, growers are navigating the impacts of highly unpredictable spring weather. A warmer-than-normal winter caused peach trees to wake up and bloom two to three weeks earlier than usual. Unfortunately, a late frost hit right before Easter, striking the trees when they were at their most vulnerable. The frost severely impacted early-season Clingstone peaches. Many farms reported up to a 50% loss on these early crops, leading to a later and slower start to the public season. The late-season Freestone varieties hadn’t fully bloomed yet when the frost hit. They were largely spared, meaning high-quality peaches are available right now. The season will wind down early-to-Mid August as the final late-summer varieties are harvested.
MANDARIN / CLEMENTINE– Due to the shortened California season, the import market is expected to be active into July, when supply volume ramps up out of Chile and South Africa. Import: Limited volumes from Uruguay, Peru, Chile, and South Africa are now available, primarily clementine and primosole varieties. California: The California Murcott mandarin season is finished. Only limited volume is expected to remain in the pipeline over the next several days. Strong demand and shrinking inventories are maintaining upward pressure on pricing.
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– Costa Rica: The Pineapple market has improved and volume from Costa Rica has increased. Suppliers are expecting this extra volume to last for a few more weeks before the market starts to tighten up again. Larger sizes are improving, with more 6ct and 7ct crowned fruit, while 8ct are steady. Crownless remain somewhat limited. Overall, the quality and taste are good. Brix levels are averaging 14.6, with 3% of the samples ranging between 12 and 13 Brix. The natural flowering period has increased variability in internal fruit condition, with some fruit showing a softer feel to the touch, along with a tendency toward more advanced maturity and higher sugar concentration at the base. Warm, humid, and cloudy conditions with intermittent rainfall have prevailed over the last two weeks, increasing field humidity and contributing to greater variability in fruit maturity and internal condition. Market conditions have been holding the last two weeks with a high volume of fruit available in the market. There are approximately four weeks left to harvest the very large volume of Naturally Differentiated Flowering (NDF) fruit. As we transition into the post-NDF period, we expect to see an impact on both fruit volume and quality. This may contribute to greater variability in fruit condition and requires close monitoring of maturity and internal quality. Mexico: There is much less volume being exported out of Mexico with growers starting to see yields coming down as they get closer to the summer gap. Transportation out of Mexico is stable but costs remain high due to increases in fuel costs.
WATERMELON– Watermelons still remain very tight. Crossings out of Mexico have declined, pushing market prices higher. Summer demand is also very strong with the recent holidays and record-breaking heat across the Midwest and East coast. As well, the rains in Georgia continue putting growers behind on orders; volume will continue to pick up over the next two weeks. There are good supplies on minis for the next couple of weeks out of Georgia as well. North Carolina will start in a couple of weeks. Texas also got rain and are shipping light supplies. Casa Grande, Arizona, and Southern California are winding down with supply. Supplies will continue to be tight for the next week or two.
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 as well as the heart 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 are 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 also give us 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 with hopes of a robust crop this fall.
MATURE GREEN FIELD TOMATOES– Tomato markets are steady as multiple regions are in production including California, Tennessee, and Virginia. The South Carolina, Florida Panhandle, and South Georgia seasons are coming to an end. Overall availability is expected to steadily improve through July as additional regions come online. Rounds – East Coast: Tennessee and Virginia production is getting underway. South Carolina, Florida Panhandle, and South Georgia production is winding down. Quality is very good. Mexico: The Baja Peninsula is shipping steady supplies this week. Volume is low in Central Mexico but yields will increase over the next month. Quality is very good. California: Production is ramping up with most harvests underway in the San Joaquin Valley. Larger sizes are most common. Quality is good. Growers are looking for business. Markets will remain steady over the next few weeks. Romas – East Coast: Tennessee and Virginia production is getting started and will run through the middle of October. Growers expect good quality for the summer season. Prices should remain steady for the next couple of weeks. Mexico: Central Mexico has new blocks starting in early June, which will increase overall volume. The Baja Peninsula is in production; larger sizes are most prevalent. California: Volume is increasing. Recent windy conditions have caused some scarring, which is being graded out. Large sizes are most plentiful. Prices are low as this new region gets established. Grape and Cherry – East Coast: Production in South Carolina, the Florida Panhandle, and South Georgia has ended. Quality is good. Tennessee and Virginia production has started in a limited manner. Markets are to remain steady over the next couple of weeks. Mexico: Baja has lower volume due to recent cooler evenings; growers are waiting on new acreage to start over the next 10 days. Western Mexico is shipping limited yields with average quality. Expect higher prices next week.
WILD FORAGED PRODUCTS:
Wild Mushrooms
Morels: From Oregon and British Columbia. Supplies very limited due to bad weather. Prices stable. 5lb or 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Mousseron: From France. Limited quantities available.
Chanterelle: From Bulgaria. Season is picking up and there are very good supplies. Quality is awesome. Prices continue dropping with every shipment. 6lb and 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
** DONE ** Porcini (Cepes): Fresh crop from Oregon has ended.
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.
Fiddleheads: From British Columbia. Season ending soon. 5lb bags. Pricing lower. Call for prices.
White Asparagus: From Holland. Season is winding down quickly. Prices much higher. 5kg cases. “AA” 16-20MM and “AAA’ 26-32MM sizing. Call for pricing.
Truffles
Winter Truffles (Tuber melanosporum): Southern Hemisphere. From Chile or Australia. Harvest has begun. Quality is now very good with strong aroma. Call for availability and pricing.
Summer Truffles (Tuber aestivum) $$: From Italy. Good supplies. Pricing lower. Call for more information.
