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** SOON ** GARLIC SCAPES– Local garlic scapes will start mid-June. The 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.
** SOON ** ROMAINE- Romaine is behind schedule. Expect a June 8st start date, with good volume June 14th.
** SOON ** GREEN & RED LEAF– We expect to start to see supplies start sometime this week. Cooler nights have slowed growth. Supplies will be good by the week of June 7th.
** SOON ** ENDIVE / ESCAROLE– We expect to start to see supplies start later this week, with good volumes the week of June 7th.
** SOON ** GREEN / RED KALE– We should start to see red and green kale around June 11th.
** SOON ** COLLARDS / SWISS CHARD– We should start to see both collards and red and green local swiss chard around June 11th.
** SOON ** CILANTRO / DILL / METHI– Cilantro should start around June 11th while dill and methi will be around June 16th.
** SOON ** PARSLEY– Both curly and plain parsley should start the week of June 28th.
** SOON ** KALE / DANDELION– We should start to see both red and green local kale and dandelion greens around June 11th.
** SOON ** FIELD STRAWBERRIES– The Ontario field strawberry season is quickly approaching. The plants are currently in bloom. Depending on mother nature we can expect a June 7th – 14th start. 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. Many farms now grow varieties that produce fruit into the late summer and even October, though the volume is lower than the June peak.
BUNCH RADISH– There are now steady supplies of bunch radish. Quality is outstanding.
FIDDLEHEADS– Canadian fiddleheads continue from Quebec and British Columbia. Ontario is expected to start sometime this week.
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.
RAMPS (WILD LEEKS): The very short wild leek (Ramp) season continues. This week will most likely be the last. The season is very short. Once the trees leaf out and the forest floor goes dark, the leek leaves wither away. They offer a unique, pungent cross between garlic and onion. A wild leek takes 7 to 10 years to reach maturity from a seed. Packed in 1lb bags, pricing is the same as last year.
HOTHOUSE TOMATOES– Hothouse tomato markets are starting to ease this week. Production is strong across the board, but demand is still steady enough to keep things supported, even if we’re off the highs a bit from earlier in the season. Vine tomatoes have started to weaken as production keeps ramping up while demand hasn’t really moved much. With more supply hitting the market, pricing is slowly coming under pressure and still trying to find where it wants to settle. Heirloom tomatoes are still moving really well across all regions. Demand is staying strong even with better production, so the market is still pretty tight and holding up on pricing thanks to steady movement.
HOTHOUSE SNACKING TOMATOES– The grape tomato market has picked up this week. Production is steady, but demand has increased, which is tightening things up a bit and pushing pricing higher. Overall, things feel a bit stronger than last week. Medley tomatoes have basically balanced out. Production and demand are now pretty much in line, so the market has settled, and pricing has stabilized after the recent swings. Cherry tomato production bounced back pretty hard this week. Supply is now slightly ahead of normal demand, so things have eased off, and the market is starting to feel more normal again. Cocktail tomatoes have leveled out this week. Supply and demand are much closer now, and things have calmed down quite a bit compared to the last few weeks. Overall, the market just feels more stable and less jumpy.On-the-vine snacking tomatoes are unchanged. Production is still strong, demand is steady, but supply is just a bit ahead, so the market is a little softer to start the week.
HOTHOUSE PEPPERS– Bell pepper production is still running strong this week, with supply continuing to build across all colours. The market is starting to feel a bit softer as there’s just more product around, especially on reds, while yellows and oranges keep ramping up. Overall things are starting to even out a bit as supply and demand get closer together.
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS– English cucumber markets are still trending softer this week. Production is strong, and supply keeps piling up across growing regions, while demand has cooled off back to more normal seasonal levels. With more product than buyers right now, the market is staying under pressure and likely to remain weak in the near term. Mini cucumbers are in a similar spot. Production is running strong and supply is easy to find, but demand has backed off a bit from recent weeks. That’s keeping things on the softer side, with continued pressure on the market and no real signs of tightening yet.
RHUBARB– Ontario rhubarb continues as field grown supplies now dominate the marketplace. Supplies are very good, with pricing inching down into June as we get into stronger production.
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 and red cabbage out of storage. Green and red cabbage supplies are very good. Savoy is finished. 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 in very good supply. 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.
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.
MARKETS TO WATCH: AT A GLANCE
Clementine: Due to limited supply out of California and imports from Morocco ending, the import mandarin market is expected to be active until July when supply volume ramps up out of Chile and South Africa. Supplies are extremely limited. Supplies from Uruguay and Peru will be the first to hit markets in early June. Chilean imports are anticipated for June, followed by South Africa.
Avocado: Market Alert : Supply challenges continue this week as the end of the Mexican season draws nearer. The recent decline in grower participation and harvest volume has led to a sharp increase in field prices over the past two weeks. Market prices at the border have responded quickly, with short supply conditions causing drastic price increases on all sizes and grades.
Cherries: The California cherry season has wrapped up early, creating a brief gap as Washington begins limited shipments, with full production expected next week.
Baby Green Kale: Baby kale supplies are tighter due to lower-than-expected yields and slower crop growth.
Mango: Mangoes are currently arriving from Mexico and Brazil with availability across key varieties including Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Ataulfo (Honey). Industry demand remains stable, and overall pricing is holding steady.
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 have reversed course and are surging aggressively higher as disease pressure tightens supply. Value-added iceberg products remain triggered.
Romaine: Romaine and romaine heart prices have been on the rise over the past two weeks and are expected to continue rising. Romaine hearts remain the tightest commodity, with demand continuing to exceed supply. Green and red leaf, along with romaine, are also expected to stay limited. All leaf items are currently triggered for value-added product, with reported quality issues including tip and fringe burn as well as light weights.
Celery: The celery market remains firm and elevated, with availability described as light to fair and not strong enough to push pricing meaningfully lower. Value-added celery items continue to be triggered.
Grapes: Supply is expected to remain strong this week, with more premium and specialty varieties becoming available, offering better sizing and eating quality; especially on green seedless grapes.
Field Green and Red Peppers: Pepper production is increasing in South Georgia. California is now the West Coast’s primary growing region for both green and red peppers. Overall supplies are very good.
Assorted Hot Chili Peppers: California production has slowed slightly; harvesting is wrapping up in several growing regions. Red Fresno chiles remain limited, but yields are expected to increase in two to three weeks. California’s San Joaquin Valley season will begin in mid-June, while Central Coast production will begin in July. Expect markets to inch up until more West Coast seasons start in two to three weeks.
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: Cara Cara oranges are still available, with only light volume remaining as the season concludes.
Blood Oranges: Blood orange supplies continue to be very tight as the season concludes. Most supplies are going to bagging programs.
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: The California strawberry market is elevated; volume is extremely low. Demand continues to exceed available supply. The Watsonville/Salinas growing region received more rain than was forecasted on Friday May 29th. Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; We recommend ordering for quick turns. Prices will remain elevated for the next 7-10 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.
Onions: Fresh-run onions are available in Southern California and New Mexico. 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 prices over the next 7-10 days.
Gold Pineapples:The pineapple market remains stable, though supplies will continue to be tight into early June, with contract business receiving priority.
Limes: Supply continues to improve but still experiencing issues with sizing on fruit out of Mexico and other regions across Central America; the size distribution will continue to skew heavy to 230 ct and 250s. Unfortunately, this is leaving larger sizes such as 175’s and larger extremely tight.
Eggplant: Florida’s season is essentially finished. Georgia production has started light but is expected to improve significantly this week. Mexico and California are primarily shipping off-grade product, keeping markets elevated.
Brussels Sprouts: Quality concerns are rising as supplies tighten; pricing is expected to climb. Looking ahead, California’s Central Coast season is slated to begin in early July. Expect markets to gradually increase until the Salinas season begins in July.
Zucchini: Production is increasing in California, Baja, and Georgia, though yellow zucchini remains the tightest item. Florida is nearing the end of its season, with weather impacting remaining supplies. Strong demand continues to keep zucchini markets firmer than usual across all regions. North Carolina will start over the weekend.
Supply and Quality General Update
As we start June, several high-volume items are still working through supply gaps. Some markets are getting help from lighter school demand, but weather, disease pressure, and seasonal transitions continue to limit availability on key commodities. The biggest areas to watch this week are lettuces, lemons, potatoes, and avocados.
Broccoli and cauliflower have improved after a difficult stretch, but iceberg lettuce has turned active again with value-added triggers rising. Iceberg supplies are tightening as disease pressure increases in the Salinas Valley, with INSV, Sclerotinia, mildew, and internal burn reducing yields in current fields. Romaine remains extremely tight, and green leaf is still limited. Quality is generally good, but harvestable acreage is the issue. Mexico is moving into its lighter summer production window, while regional programs across the United States and Canada should begin adding volume through June. Until that volume builds, lettuce markets are expected to remain elevated.
Lemons remain one of the tighter citrus items. District One is past peak production and winding down, while District Two is now carrying most of the domestic crop. With fewer growers in the district and strong demand still in place, all sizes are tight, not just the smaller fruit. The market is expected to stay elevated through June. Offshore fruit should begin arriving late June into early July, but early arrivals will likely lean larger and may carry higher pricing before broader relief develops.
Idaho russet potatoes are in a seasonal variety transition. Norkotahs are winding down, and Burbanks are becoming the main storage variety until new crop begins. Burbanks typically have a smaller overall size profile, often peaking closer to 90ct. New crop potatoes are in the ground now and are expected to become available in early August. Until then, the variety shift will affect both demand and pricing as customers adjust from Norkotahs into Burbanks.
Avocados remain the most volatile category. Mexico’s main crop is in its final stretch, and fewer growers are actively harvesting. Some are slowing harvests to wait for stronger late-season pricing, which is creating a tighter supply environment and pushing field costs higher. California is helping support the market, but current production is not enough to offset the decline from Mexico. Relief is expected in July as Flora Loca and Peru begin adding volume, but the next several weeks will remain tight and cost-sensitive.
California stone fruit is underway. Peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots are leading the pack. Early-season pricing should ease this month as size and volume improves. California cherries are finished for the season, with Washington starting early this month. Mexican grapes have started crossing through Nogales and are now in full production, while California’s Central Valley is expected to begin in mid-June.
Overall, school demand winding down and regional deals starting in Quebec, New Jersey and Michigan over the next few weeks should help take some pressure off the market, but it may not be enough to fully offset the limited supplies.
Transportation Update
A US Department of Transport safety blitz recently effectively changed the demand / supply balance by forcing non-compliant operators off the road. Demand for trucks across the US has been significant, raising prices. Lingering effects of this event are expected to last for the long term.
The continuing conflict involving Iran has significantly constrained the flow of oil and refined‑fuel through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global
energy chokepoint. Fresh produce, which relies heavily on truck transportation, is particularly affected by diesel fuel inflation. Limited trucks and record high fuel costs are putting upward pressure on rates daily. We are seeing several freight companies, including sea and air freight companies, invoking fuel surcharges which will impact cost inputs.
Diesel and aircraft fuel inventories were already limited prior to the conflict. Diesel prices have risen faster than gasoline markets. The diesel fuel US national average surpassed $5.00 per gallon, the highest level since 2022. The current national average is $5.64 per gallon. West Coast prices are exceeding $7.45 per gallon; with some markets over $8.00 per gallon. 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; no near term relief is expected. Temporary fuel surcharges are in effect on most items and transportation lanes until oil prices ease.
Transportation Update
A US Department of Transport safety blitz two weeks ago has effectively changed the demand / supply balance by forcing non-compliant operators off the road.
Demand for trucks across the US has been significant, raising prices. Lingering effects of this event are expected to last for the long term.
The continuing conflict involving Iran has significantly constrained the flow of oil and refined‑fuel through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global
energy chokepoint. Fresh produce, which relies heavily on truck transportation, is particularly affected by diesel fuel inflation. Limited trucks and record high fuel costs are putting upward pressure on rates daily. We are seeing several freight companies, including sea and air freight companies, invoking fuel surcharges which will impact cost inputs.
Diesel and aircraft fuel inventories were already limited prior to the conflict. Diesel prices have risen faster than gasoline markets. The diesel fuel US national average surpassed $5.00 per gallon, the highest level since 2022. The current national average is $5.64 per gallon. West Coast prices are exceeding $7.45 per gallon; with some markets over $8.00 per gallon. 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; no near term relief is expected. Temporary fuel surcharges are in effect on most items and transportation lanes until oil prices ease.
VEGETABLES
ICEBERG– Iceberg markets have reversed course and are surging aggressively higher as disease pressure tightens supply. Value-added iceberg products remain triggered. Salinas and Santa Maria, California: Supplies are tightening rapidly, with disease pressure and supply gaps sharply squeezing available supplies. Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia are damaging current lots and reducing harvestable acreage. Additional challenges include internal burn and mildew pressure, further impacting supply levels. Overall quality ranges from fair to good. Mexico: Iceberg harvests are tapering off as the region enters its low-volume summer period. Monsoon season is June through September; this weather typically reduces quality and yields. 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 14th. Midwest/Michigan: Harvest will start ramping up in early June and will wind down by the end of September.
ROMAINE / LEAF– Romaine and romaine heart prices have been on the rise over the past two weeks and are expected to continue rising. Romaine hearts remain the tightest commodity, with demand continuing to exceed supply through the week. Green and red leaf, along with romaine, are also expected to stay limited. All leaf items are currently triggered for value-added products, with reported quality issues including tip and fringe burn as well as light weights. Salinas and Santa Maria, California: Markets have increased significantly due to very limited availability caused by disease pressure and supply gaps. Expect elevated prices through mid-June. Mexico: Mexican supplies, crossing into South Texas, continue year-round. Quality and yields are dropping as we move into the off peak season. Peak season for production and quality will resume in October, and run through April. Quebec / Michigan: Quebec and Michigan production will ramp up in June and continue through October. Colorado harvests will start mid-July. The Quebec season is expected to start with green leaf June 7th and romaine June 10th.
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 and discoloration are being reported. Baby Kale: Baby kale supplies are tighter due to lower-than-expected yields and slower crop growth. Arugula: Arugula quality is generally good as well, though some minor yellowing has been reported, typically limited to a 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.
CARROTS– West Coast carrot supplies remain tight as the Imperial Valley season winds down; overall size is smaller than normal for this time of year. Limited availability is expected into June as reduced size is lowering yields; commodity pack prices have increased as a result. California: The Imperial Valley carrot season is wrapping up, with Bakersfield spring production set to begin next week. Smaller sizing continues to limit supplies and support elevated markets for jumbos, sticks, peeled baby and chips. Weather delays earlier in the season extended desert production and slowed the transition. Field conditions and peeled yields are improving, with more consistent supplies expected through June. By July, volumes should return to more normal levels as Kern County production ramps up under better growing conditions. Georgia: The season will run through early June. Commodity supplies are tight; quality is very good. Expect high prices as this region helps fill the void from California. Arizona: The season is in full swing and will run through mid-June; quality is great. Expect high prices and strong demand as this region helps fill the void from California. 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 heirloom carrots, which should continue until June. Reminder that the new crop will be very slim.
MUSHROOMS– Quality and supplies are very good with lighter demand. At this time, we do not see any supply issues.
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.
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
CANADIAN POTATO– The Canadian potato industry held 12.2% more potatoes in storage on May 1 than the 2025 inventory. It is Canada’s largest May 1 potato inventory on record, and it exceeds the five-year average supply by 26.5%. Most of the extra potatoes are in Alberta. Stocks also exceed year-earlier holdings in Manitoba, Quebec, and British Columbia. May 1 stocks fell short of 2025 inventories in New Brunswick, PEI, and Ontario. Stocks intended for processing use are up 14.3% from last year. Table potato inventories are up 2.3%. Ontario: The province’s April potato disappearance exceeded 2025 movement by 30.6%. That left Ontario with 11.5% fewer potatoes in storage on May 1; than the previous year’s holdings. The stocks include fewer chip potatoes than the year-earlier inventory. At last month’s disappearance rate, Ontario’s remaining processing potatoes would last through July 4. The province’s April table potato disappearance nearly matched last year’s pace. That left fewer table potatoes in storage on May 1 than the year-earlier inventory. At the April usage rate, those potatoes would last through June 13. P.E.I.: Island growers had 3.1% fewer potatoes in storage on May 1 than they held a year ago. April disappearance fell 14.0%, short of the 2025 pace. This year’s April movement was the slowest since 1992, and it fell 19.0% below the five-year average. Intended use data show that the Island had 13.1% fewer processing potatoes in storage on May 1 than last year’s inventory. At the April usage rate, those potatoes would last through September 7. Growers also had 26.7% more table potatoes left in storage on May 1 than they held a year earlier. At the April shipping pace, PEI’s remaining table potatoes would last through September 6. Growers report that table potato exports to the US have been sluggish. New Brunswick: May 1 potato stocks fell 15.6% below the year-earlier inventory. Intended use data show that larger processing potato inventories were offset by reduced table potato and seed potato supplies. The province’s April processing potato disappearance fell by 10.4%, relative to last year’s pace. That left more processing potatoes in storage on May 1 than the province held a year earlier. At the April usage rate, the remaining processing inventory would last through August 28. New Brunswick growers had fewer table potatoes left in storage on May 1 than they held at the same time in 2025. April table potato disappearance was more than April 2025 movement. At last month’s shipping pace New Brunswick’s table potatoes would last through August 14. Quebec: April disappearance fell 13.0%, below the 2025 pace. That left Quebec with 5.5% more potatoes in storage on May 1 than year-earlier holdings. The province’s processing potato disappearance was less than last year’s usage. It is the province’s slowest April processing potato disappearance since 2015. That left Quebec with more processing potatoes in storage on May 1 than the province held a year earlier. At the slow April usage pace, the remaining processing potato inventory would last through September 25. We do not have the necessary data to make the split between French Fry and chip potato inventories. Quebec’s May 1 table potato stocks were 4.2% higher than the year-earlier inventory. April table potato disappearance exceeded 2025 movement. If the April usage rate continues, the province’s remaining table potato stocks would be cleaned up by July 13. British Columbia: The province had a record 85.1% more potatoes left in storage on May 1 than May 1, 2025 holdings. April table potato movement exceeded last year’s pace 32.6%. At the April disappearance rate, the province’s remaining table potatoes would last through June 23. Alberta: April potato disappearance was 53.2%, more than year-earlier movement. It left Alberta’s May 1 potato stocks higher than the province had in storage on May 1, 2025. It is by far the province’s largest May 1 potato inventory on record. Intended use data show that increased disappearance was across the board. Alberta’s April processing potato disappearance exceeded year-earlier usage by 53.0%. The processing sector had a record 38.3% more potatoes in storage on May 1 than last year’s inventory. At the April usage rate, Alberta’s remaining processing potatoes would last through September 12.
US NEW CROP RED / WHITE / YELLOW POTATO- Florida: Supplies remain limited as the harvesting transition from Southern to Northern Florida is underway. The Southern Florida season is expected to finish in mid-May. Northern Florida production has started with low volume; quality is very good. Pricing is elevated across all colors and sizes, but expected to stabilize as supplies increase. Upcoming Regions: The Arizona season will start next week. California production will begin in mid-May. Texas supplies will start shipping in late June.
ASPARAGUS– Ontario asparagus season is here and it is time to promote! Availability is strong as warmer weather promotes growth. In 25+ degree weather, asparagus can grow 10 inches in 24 hours ! Warm nights will bring on very strong volume as retail starts to promote aggressively. Pricing is at its lowest with peak production; now is the time to feature asparagus. The season will run until mid-July. Import: Asparagus supply remains steady both in Peru and the US. Local production is at its peak in the Midwest with great quality. Now is a good time to promote volume over the next two weeks.
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– Florida is done for the season, and we have transitioned to South Georgia. Mexico is still harvesting a few beans but will wrap up very soon. California supply is steady. Overall, quality is good.CABBAGE– Ontario: Green and red cabbage supplies are good with very good quality being shipped out of storage. Savoy cabbage supplies are trending lower and the switch to US savoy is imminent. Prices are stable as demand from US buyers stabilizes. Imports: Quality and supply out of Georgia are steady. Markets are low. There are deals to be had. Northern product will start mid to end of June. ASSORTED CHILI PEPPERS– California production has slowed slightly; harvesting is wrapping up in several growing regions. Mexico: Mexican supplies are increasing. Jalapeno stocks are abundant. Quality has improved in recent weeks, but discoloration and misshapen peppers are being reported occasionally. This week’s expected storms may negatively impact quality and yields. Red Fresno chiles remain limited, but yields are expected to increase in two to three weeks. Most markets are steady, but prices for Poblanos, Anaheims, and Habaneros remain elevated. United States: The Texas season will end over the next two weeks. East Coast production, concentrated in Georgia, is fully underway; standard and specialty chiles are shipping. Jalapeno volume is meeting demand in California’s desert region, but the season is past its peak. California’s San Joaquin Valley season will begin in mid-June, while Central Coast production will begin in July. Expect markets to inch up until more West Coast seasons start in two to three weeks.
FIELD PEPPERS– Pepper production is increasing in South Georgia. California is now the West Coast’s primary growing region for both green and red peppers. Overall supplies are very good. Green Pepper: California growers are transitioning north from the Imperial Valley to the Bakersfield region this week. Recent strong demand has tightened volume. Choice grades dominate availability. Mexico is shipping limited quantities into South Texas. Pepper availability in Georgia is improving, though overall volume will depend heavily on weather conditions. Frequent showers throughout the week are expected to disrupt harvesting schedules. The North Carolina season will begin in mid-June. Expect slightly lower markets over the next few weeks as new regions take hold. Red Pepper: California desert volume has increased this week due to recent warm, sunny weather. Production has ended in Western Mexico, increasing demand for California peppers. Supplies are limited in South Georgia. Canadian greenhouses have moderate supplies. Expect lower prices over the next two weeks.
BROCCOLI– Broccoli supplies remain strong, with markets expected to remain steady heading into the weekend. Value-added broccoli items are no longer triggered. Despite increased supplies, prices will remain elevated due to high freight costs. California: Broccoli supplies continue to improve, putting downward pressure on the overall market. Mexico: Broccoli is also available from Mexico, but stocks are tightening slightly. Ideal weather should help supplies mature, increasing overall supplies. Quality ranges from fair to good. Diamondback moth pressure has diminished due to cooler temperatures. East Coast: East Coast production is underway in North and South Carolina. Indiana harvests will begin at the end of May, followed by the Ontario, Quebec and Maine seasons in July.
CELERY– California: The celery market remains firm and relatively stable with supplies reported as light to moderate across key California growing regions. While select sizes have shown slight easing, overall availability is not heavy enough to drive pricing meaningfully lower. Value-added celery items continue to be triggered. Quality has been generally good, with celery outperforming leafy greens from a shelf‑life standpoint. Mexican celery remains a supplemental component of supply but has not shifted the broader market tone. The outlook for the next two weeks calls for steady to firm conditions, with limited downside risk. Quebec: The Quebec season is expected to start around July 10th. Michigan: The Michigan season will begin in early to mid-July.
CAULIFLOWER– Cauliflower supplies remain strong, with good quality reported. The market is expected to hold steady into next week on solid availability. East Coast growers are harvesting in Georgia and the Carolinas. Expect continued low prices through next week.
SNOW PEAS / SUGAR SNAP PEAS– Supply conditions out of Guatemala remain unchanged for both snow peas and sugar snaps. Mexican snow pea supplies remain steady, while sugar snap availability continues to be limited.
FRENCH GREEN BEAN / BABY SQUASH / BABY PEELED TOP CARROTS– Supply of French beans out of Guatemala are good and continuing to improve. French bean availability out of Mexico remains fair. Overall supply conditions are expected to improve within the next 7–10 days.
EGGPLANT– Florida’s season is essentially finished. Georgia production has started light but is expected to improve significantly this week. Mexico and California are primarily shipping off-grade product, keeping markets elevated.
ONIONS– Fresh-run onions are available in Southern California and New Mexico. Pacific Northwest: Red and white Washington onion storage supplies are finished; light supplies of storage yellow onions are available. Growers are now transferring onions from other growing regions to fill orders as needed. Expect higher prices on red onions; yellow onion prices are steady. Texas: The Texas fresh-run onion season has finished. California: Southern California is continuing its fresh-run onion harvest. Some growers expect to finish their Imperial Valley fresh-run onion season this week with others going through the first week of June. Northern California harvests will begin in a limited manner next week. Weather has improved following a cooler than normal spring; volume is better this week. 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 prices over the next 7-10 days. New Mexico: New Mexico’s fresh run onion season has begun in a limited manner. Volume will increase over the next several weeks as more growers begin harvest. Growers report a good range of sizing with supplies peaking on jumbo sizes. Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life. We recommend ordering for quick turns. Initial prices are slightly higher compared to California. Georgia: Vidalia sweet onions are available; the season will run through early September. Red and yellow onions are now available; medium and jumbo sizes dominate the crop. Quality ranges from good to excellent. Prices are slightly higher compared to New Mexico and California fresh-run onions.
CORN– Florida is finished for the season. Georgia is into their regular season volume with promotable pricing available. Georgia will have plenty of volume continuing through the beginning of July. Quality is excellent. In the west Coachella is done and Brentwood is ramping up. Quality is good.
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– Quality concerns are rising as supplies tighten; pricing is expected to climb. Markets are mostly steady with slight price fluctuations as the Mexican season winds down. High heat is reducing both quality and supply levels. Internal and external burn is causing leaf discolouration. Insect damage has been reported, further reducing overall pack-outs. Quality is declining, requiring closer grading and inspections. Looking ahead, California’s Central Coast season is slated to begin in early July. Expect markets to gradually increase until the Salinas season begins in July.
COLLARDS/CHARD/KALE– Greens in Georgia are coming to an end within the next 7-14 days. Collard and kale continue to be in good supply and quality. Northern growing regions are starting in a slow way. Illinois is harvesting with Ontario, Quebec and Michigan and Ohio about 7-10 days behind.
ZUCCHINI– Production is increasing in California, Baja, and Georgia, though yellow zucchini remains the tightest item. Florida is nearing the end of its season, with weather impacting remaining supplies. Strong demand continues to keep zucchini markets firmer than usual across all regions. North Carolina will start over the weekend.
FRUIT
PEARS– The pear market remains 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 2 weeks 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.
MANGO– Mangoes are currently arriving from Mexico and Brazil with availability across key varieties including Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Ataulfo (Honey). Industry demand remains stable, and overall pricing is holding steady. Oaxaca, Mexico is on its last packing week before they shut down for the season. Chiapas shut down last week. This will conclude the South Mexico operations for the season. Michoacan is still going strong, but we will see less fruit from this region starting next week. Reports indicate that growers will continue packing until mid-June from this region before they are done for the season. Nayarit has started but mainly with Ataulfo (honey) mangos as red mangos are severely affected. Peak sizing on Ataulfo (honey) from this region is between 18-22 counts with limited supplies on larger sizes. Growers in Nayarit will be harvesting red mangos in Jalisco, Colima, and Tomatlan, and packing in Nayarit starting as early as next week. Limited promotional activity, combined with elevated supply, has driven pricing down to lower levels. Demand remains soft, and price volatility is expected to continue in the coming weeks as the anticipated supply gap from Sinaloa approaches. Offshore supply remains minimal, with light volumes arriving from Guatemala and Costa Rica. Quality from these offshore origins has shown some inconsistency, which may impact overall market conditions.
BLUEBERRIES– The blueberry market remains steady as multiple growing regions continue production. Blueberries are currently loading out of California, Georgia, New Jersey, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas, with strong availability across all pack styles with promotable volumes available. The Pacific Northwest season is expected to begin next week in Oregon and Washington, followed by Michigan and Ontario production ramping up in mid-July.
BLACKBERRIES– Supplies remain steady, while moderate demand continues to support ongoing market corrections as availability stabilizes. Rain and heat across growing regions in Mexico could impact volume and quality in the coming weeks; however, California production is expected to help bridge any anticipated gaps. Supplies are available out of Central Mexico, Arkansas and Georgia, with North Carolina fruit expected to begin in the next couple of weeks.
RASPBERRIES– Demand for raspberries remains steady, with some variation in pricing depending on the loading region. Supplies are plentiful as Mexico reaches peak production. Mexican and California fruit will continue to be blended in from California and Mexico to support overall demand.
STRAWBERRIES– The California strawberry market is elevated; volume is extremely low. Demand continues to exceed available supply. The Watsonville/Salinas growing region received more rain than was forecasted on Friday May 29th. Salinas/Watsonville: Berry size is large; counts average 12 to 16 pieces per 1-pound clamshell. Approximately half an inch of rain fell Friday May 29th. Quality is fair; issues include softness, bruising, white shoulders, and light pin rot. Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; We recommend ordering for quick turns. Expect strong demand and elevated markets through next week. Santa Maria/Oxnard: Size ranges from small-medium to medium; 18 to 22 berries per 1-pound clamshell. This region received less rain than Salians/Watsonville, closer to .10 inches. Overall quality is good; some bruising and white shoulders have been reported. Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf-life; We recommend ordering for quick turns. Prices will remain elevated for the next 7-10 days.
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.
AVOCADO– Market Alert – Supply challenges continue this week as the end of the Mexican season draws nearer. The recent decline in grower participation and harvest volume has led to a sharp increase in field prices over the past two weeks. Market prices at the border have responded quickly, with short supply conditions causing drastic price increases on all sizes and grades. Demand remains strong throughout the U.S, Canada.and Mexico, and price volatility is expected to continue over the coming weeks. Late season Mexican fruit continues to exhibit high dry matter, faster ripening times, darker external appearance, and shorter shelf life. California production has reached peak seasonal levels, as strengthening market conditions and higher field prices incentivize growers to harvest. This increase in production is not sufficient to offset the gap in Mexican supply, and U.S. supply remains limited on all sizes. California quality is excellent, demonstrating good eating quality and shelf life during the mid-part of the season. Offshore supply remains minimal, with light volumes from Colombia and the Dominican Republic arriving into the East Coast. Peru imports are slowly increasing in the coming weeks, but peak arrivals are not expected until early July. As industry availability continues to tighten, the market has reacted with sharper price increases than have been seen in recent months. With high demand and strong consumption levels expected to remain in place, volatility in supply and pricing is expected to continue in the near term. Mexico– A 43.8-million-pound harvest was reported last week. The Main Crop is averaging 36.6% dry matter, and sizing continues to peak on 48s. Rain and storm activity has begun in Michoacán and Jalisco, which may impact ongoing harvest conditions. As is typical for this stage of the season, the percentage of Grade 2 fruit is gradually increasing. California– The California crop is continuing at a strong pace, with last week’s harvest volume reported at 17.4 million pounds. Dry matter is averaging 27%, and the current size curve is peaking on 48s followed by 60s. Fruit quality and shelf life are excellent, and strong weekly harvest volumes are expected to continue throughout summer. Colombia– Colombia has transitioned to the Traviesa Crop, and sizing is focused on small fruit. While most fruit is destined for Europe, North American arrivals are expected to modestly increase beginning in June. Peru– The Peru season is underway, with over 6.5 million pounds shipped to North America last week. Dry matter is around 24%. Fruit is arriving in excellent quality, and arrivals are expected to increase in the coming weeks.
GRAPES– Supply is expected to remain strong this week, with more premium and specialty varieties becoming available, offering better sizing and eating quality; especially on green seedless grapes. Retailers have fully transitioned from South American imports to Mexican green seedless grapes, with the market split between traditional and premium varieties. Traditional varieties, including Early Sweets, are seeing pricing pressure due to increased availability of higher-quality fruit, while premium varieties continue to hold stronger prices. Limited California grapes are currently available out of Coachella, though supplies remain heavily pre-committed and are not expected to significantly impact the market. 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– We are seeing slightly lower volumes out of Yuma, Arizona and the Imperial valley of California, as well as the greater Phoenix regions than previous weeks. Sizing in Arizona has shifted from 9ct to 12ct, but suppliers think the profile should get better next week. We will continue to monitor the spring Arizona crop and if they have enough product to make it until July. With Arizona starting early due to warmer temperatures, some suppliers are concerned that they will finish early and possible gap before California is ready.
HONEYDEW– Sizing on Honeydew has; growers are getting more 8ct and less 5ct. There is some external scarring due to high winds, but overall quality is good.
ORANGES– California Navel: The Navel crop continues to be heavy on large fruit, with peak supply on 56/48/72 counts. Small sizes, 88/113/138 counts, remain tight and will continue to be limited for the rest of the Navel season. General quality is reported to be good, but there is more choice fruit coming out of pack-outs. As quality is showing some pressure and supply winds down, growers with late lane navels are now harvesting. These late season varieties will support supply through most of June at a premium. Most growers will finish in June, with some of the larger growers carrying fruit through the end of the month. California Valencias: Harvest has begun earlier than usual due to strong demand for smaller fruit, much of which is already committed to programs. However, overall sizing is expected to skew larger this season, similar to the start of the navel crop. Small sizes (113/138 counts) will remain limited. Florida Juice Oranges: The Valencia season is finished with active harvests, with some growers offering storage fruit into June. Imports: The Spanish/Moroccan late-navel season continues with a fair supply of top quality fruit. The late season Navels from Spain/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– Blood orange supplies continue to be very tight; most supplies are going to bagging programs. The size profile is peaking on 72ct and 88ct, with very limited availability on 113ct and 138ct. The blood orange season usually runs from mid-late December to June. Overall quality is excellent with good color; current sugar levels range from 12-13 Brix.
CARA CARA– Cara Cara oranges are still available but in very limited quantities, with only light volume remaining. Sizing is currently peaking on 56/72 counts with smaller sizes being used for retail bagging programs. Due to rain-related quality impacts, the season is ending early for most with some larger growers expected to have supply through most of May.
LIMES– Supply continues to improve but still experiencing issues with sizing on fruit out of Mexico and other regions across Central America; the size distribution will continue to skew heavy to 230 ct and 250s. Unfortunately, this is leaving larger sizes such as 175’s and larger extremely tight. We are also seeing moderate pressure on quality with imperfections present. Markets are expected to remain firm through mid-June with the long-term outlook expectations of downward pressure on prices. Expect demand to slowly rise as we get further into June, coinciding with the start of the World Cup. This increase in demand will put upward pressure on lime markets. Peru and Colombia are exiting in early June, leaving Mexico as the primary summer supplier. Subbing to smaller sizes may be necessary through mid-June to keep the supply chain stable over the next several weeks. Overall quality is expected to decline due to weather-related pressure.
POMEGRANATE– Supplies of offshore fruit continue to arrive from Peru with better consistency. The war in the middle east is limiting product from Turkey and Israel; supplies are unreliable from these areas. Quality has been good, however, pricing from Peru is higher. 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: District 1 is at the end of the season, with quality challenges due to weather impacts. Expect more Choice-grade fruit and reduced shelf life. Strong demand has shifted to District 2, where supply remains tight, keeping the market active. Sizing is peaking on 75/95 counts, while smaller sizes remain limited. Market conditions are expected to stay firm into the summer import season. Offshore: Supply from Chile and Argentina is anticipated to be similar to last season – limited with a competitive market. First Argentinian containers have arrived, with very limited availability. Chilean fruit is anticipated to arrive mid-June. Mexican: The season will begin in early July and will run through late November. Small fruit, 165ct through 235ct will dominate the crop, but larger sizes will be available. Pricing will be comparable to California fruit until volume rises.
CHERRIES– The California cherry season has wrapped up early, creating a brief gap as Washington begins limited shipments, with full production expected next week. California: The California cherry season has wrapped up early, with whatever fruit left is of very questionable quality. Pacific Northwest: The season has started with light supplies. Pacific Northwest cherry volumes will build steadily through early 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: In the Niagara region, cherry blossoms are in Stage 4/5. Peak bloom is predicted to occur between April 28 and May 4, 2026 depending on how close the trees are to the cooling effects of Lake Ontario and cold nights. 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’s Central Valley stone fruit season is ramping up quickly, with peaches, plums, and nectarines all increasing in volume as stronger varieties continue coming online as we start June. First-of-the-season pricing is expected to ease in June as both size and volume improve. 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 to limited supply out of California, the import mandarin market is expected to be active until July when supply volume ramps up out of Chile and South Africa. Imports: Morocco: The season has concluded. Any fruit in the pipeline will be of suspect quality. California: Inclement weather earlier this year has impacted quality, resulting in softer fruit and crop loss due to fruit drop. Season is finished for most growers, with remaining showing softness and short shelf life. Supply is tight and markets will remain active as the season concludes over the next few weeks. Southern Hemisphere: Limited volumes from Uruguay and Peru are now available, primarily clementine and primosole varieties. Chilean and South African fruit is expected for early June. Due to the short California crop, the import market is expected to be active until July when supply volume ramps up out of Chile and South Africa.
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 June 1st. 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 by late spring. Ambrosia is established as a staple variety with significant storage volume available for the April–June window. McIntosh and Red Delicious volumes continue to decline as growers replace older orchards with high-density plantings of the varieties listed above. Prices are stable and should hold steady for April, then start 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 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 Royal 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.
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. 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, and supply is adequate.
GOLD PINEAPPLES– Costa Rica: The pineapple market remains stable, though supplies are still tight and expected to stay that way into June, with contract business prioritized. Larger sizes should gradually improve by mid-June. Crowned 6 and 7 count fruit is increasing in volume, while 8 count remains steady. Crownless 8 and 10 count fruit continue to be limited. Mexico: Some volume is still being exported out of Mexico, but growers are starting to hold back fruit due to a lower market. Fruit quality is good with some availability. Transportation out of Mexico continues to struggle due to high fuel costs and mango shippers still pulling more trucks away from other commodities.
WATERMELON– Watermelon supplies are tight on the west coast. California should start around the 10th of June out of Bakersfield. Arizona and Southern California should start, with light supply at the end of next week. On the east coast, there is plenty of supply out of northern Florida. Georgia will start in early June. Texas got a bit of rain last week and there will be better supplies this week. Minis are a little tight but they will pick up next week. We will have better supplies in June.
MATURE GREEN FIELD TOMATOES– Mexican tomato supplies are transitioning from Nogales to Baja as the primary production region, with Nogales winding down. Roma quality remains inconsistent, while larger fruit is more prevalent. Florida is finishing up and shifting to South Carolina, Quincy, and early California mature greens. Grape and cherry supplies remain tight due to reduced Florida volume and limited Baja production, keeping markets active through the transition.
Rounds– East Coast: Florida volume will begin to decrease over the coming weeks as growers prepare for the next transition. We expect to be in South Georgia and South Carolina this week. We should see continued consistency of supply and much better quality over the coming weeks. Mexico: Supply will remain firm on round tomatoes for another 10 to 14 days but should improve as newer blocks break on the Baja and Southern Mexico. Quality is outstanding on what is crossing this week.
Romas– East Coast: We will see volume decline over the coming weeks as growers prepare for the next transition. We expect to be in South Georgia and South Carolina this week. We should see continued consistency of supply and much better quality on the horizon. Mexico: Improving supply and quality available out of Jalisco and Baja. We expect this trend to continue and get back on track to a stable market over the next 7 to 10 days.
Grape and Cherry– East Coast: Volume is improving on grape tomatoes while medley and cherries remain short. 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.
WILD FORAGED PRODUCTS:
Wild Mushrooms
Wild Mushrooms
Morels: From Oregon and British Columbia. Prices are dropping. 5lb or 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Chanterelle: From Bulgaria. Season is picking up and there are decent supplies. Prices are dropping with every shipment. 6lb and 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Porcini (Cepes): From Oregon. Big crop. Best pricing now, act fast. 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
Wild Asparagus: From France. Sold by the 200gm bunch. Call for pricing.
Spruce Tips: From Oregon. 1lb. bags. Call for pricing.
Fresh Ramps: From West Virginia and Ontario. First of the season. 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. First arrivals early next week. Call for availability and pricing.
Summer Truffles (Tuber aestivum) $$: From Italy. Good supplies. Call for more information.
