ONTARIO LOCAL
** DONE ** APRICOTS- The Ontario apricot season has ended.
** DONE ** RHUBARB– Ontario field grown rhubarb is done for the season.
** DONE ** ENGLISH PEAS– The Ontario English pea (shelling peas) season is finished.
** SOON ** ROMANO / CRANBERRY BEANS– This summertime favorite has returned in limited supply. Grab these quickly as the season is short, lasting until early September. Sold in full bushels.
** SOON ** HARD SQUASH– There continues to be some sporadic, very light supplies of butternut, pepper, buttercup and spaghetti squash. We should see reliable supplies in early September.
** SOON ** BLUE PLUM: Expect blue plums to mature by August 10th packed 10×1.5L clamshells. Because of the erratic spring weather, exact opening dates for specific varieties are shifting week by week.
** SOON ** GRAPES-Ontario Niagara grapes will start around August 16th. We will have Concord and Coronation seedless packed in 8x2L clamshells.
** SOON ** BARTLETT PEARS– Ontario Bartlett pears will start around August 20th, packed in 8x2L clamshells. Bosc pears will start in early September.
** NEW ** SEEDLESS WATERMELONS– Seedless have started with good supplies. Supplies will build quickly through August and run until the end of September. Quality is excellent.
** NEW ** FIELD TOMATO– Field grown round tomatoes have started this week along with romas and grape tomatoes. Overall volume will increase into next week, with steady supplies into early October. Rounds are packed in 20lb bulk cases and romas 25lb cases and grapes in 12×1 pint clamshells.
** NEW ** BUSHEL BASIL– This seasonal favorite has started. Packed in bushels and with roots. Grab this while in season which will run until mid-September.
** NEW ** HOT PEPPERS– Ontario field grown jalapeno, shishito, poblano and yellow hot banana peppers are all available in good supply.
** NEW ** LEEKS– There are some light supplies of new crop leeks. We don’t expect supplies to increase in a meaningful way until September.
NEW POTATOES– New crop red, white and yellow potatoes are available this week in all sizes; A’s, B’s and C’s.
PEELED BABY CARROTS– Ontario peeled baby carrots have started, packed in a 4x5lb pack. These are a true baby carrot and not a large carrot peeled down and as a result, the taste is very sweet. Now is the time to feature baby carrots!
FIELD PEPPERS– Ontario field peppers have started, with green peppers. Field red peppers will need another couple of weeks to color up. Supplies will continue into early October.
CANTALOUPE– Supplies of Ontario cantaloupe are very good with outstanding quality. Supplies will continue building into next week. Quality is outstanding. The season will continue into early October.
YELLOW WATERMELONS– Yellow watermelons are available and will be available until October. Get them while in season!
NECTARINE- The first varieties of Niagara nectarines have started with better supplies this week. Peak availability will be in August running straight through to mid-September.
PEACHES– The first of the season Ontario peaches have started, packed in baskets and clamshells. These are the “clingstone” variety. Pricing remains high on these first shipments. Pricing will ease as supplies increase into next week. We can expect the popular “freestone” variety in about two weeks. The season runs through early September.
BLUEBERRIES– The season continues with good supplies on both cultivated and wild. The quality is very good and pricing is slightly higher than product from British Columbia.
EGGPLANT– Ontario field grown eggplant season continues with ample supplies. The quality is very sharp. Pricing will ease into next week!
YELLOW PLUMS– The Ontario yellow plume season continues with excellent quality and supply. Pricing is steady. Packed in 10×1.5L clamshells.
SWEET CORN– Ontario corn continues with good supplies. Cob size is good, but on the smaller size. The kernels are well developed. Sizing will improve as we move into August. The season will last until mid-October. Feel confident adding corn to your menus.
BEETS– New crop bunched beets continue. Supplies are steady. New crop 25lb beets have started with smaller sizing which will improve over the next couple of weeks.
CHINESE VEGETABLES– Bok choy, Shanghai bok choy and nappa cabbage all continue with excellent supplies and quality.
FLAT BEANS– Ontario flat beans continue with fairly good supplies with steady pricing. Packed in bushel boxes. As supplies increase, pricing will ease.
GREEN AND YELLOW BEANS– Both green and yellow beans continue, packed in bushel boxes. Availability is improving with steady pricing. Expect pricing to ease as supplies increase. Ontario beans will continue until mid-September.
PICKLING DILL– The essential for making dill pickles continues to be available. Sold in bunches, with each bunch being about 24 inches long. Paired with Ontario cucumbers will make a truly Ontario dill pickle.
CAULIFLOWER– The Ontario cauliflower season continues with excellent supplies. It will run until mid-late October. Quality is very good with some slight discoloration being noted.
CELERY– Ontario celery from Chips Gardens continues, priced at a premium. Supplies are good with very good quality.
FAVA BEANS– Supplies are quickly winding down; this week will be the last week.
KOHLRABI– Supplies are good. Packed 12ct per box and priced very good compared to imports.
PARSLEY– There are good supplies of both plain and curly parsley. Packed 24ct. Supplies should remain strong as we move into next week. The 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. The quality is outstanding.
ENDIVE / ESCAROLE– Supplies are good, with excellent quality. Pack size is 9ct.
METHI– Ontario supplies continue. The 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 and are extremely limited.
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.
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 spring Ontario field strawberry season has concluded. We are now into the ever-bearing crop, with much lighter supplies than the June crop. Current sizing is very good, shipping the Albion variety. There are 2 distinct seasons; the June bearing crop which has ended. The ever-bearing or day-neutral crop has started; which will run until first frost or mid-October.
ROMAINE- Romaine is in good supply. Quality is very good; however, the extreme heat will affect quality. We can expect to see some tip burn. 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.
WAX TURNIP (RUTABEGA)- Rutabaga continues to ship out of storage with good supplies. Prices remain steady. New crop starts in October.
CARROT– The 2026 Ontario carrot season has started with bunched carrots and 2lb and 5lb bags. Jumbo carrots will start with the main harvest in August. Storage heirloom multi colored supplies are winding down, still with good quality. When the new crop starts, sizing will be slim until they bulk up.
HOTHOUSE TOMATOES– Beefsteak tomato production has been running low, while demand has normalized after the elevated pace seen recently. The market is weakening as local field production begins to come into effect, bringing more supply into the broader market and easing some of the pressure that had been building. Tomatoes on the vine are seeing normal production levels this week, with demand on the lighter side. The market is holding at a normal level for now, though it may soften further depending on how demand moves in the coming days. Heirloom tomato production remains normal this week, and demand is running high. The market is starting to move upward as a result, and that trend is expected to continue if demand holds at this pace.
HOTHOUSE SNACKING TOMATOES– Grape tomato production is holding at normal levels this week, but demand has dropped off, and the market is on its way down as a result of that pullback. Medley tomato production is holding at normal levels this week as well, but demand has dropped off in the same way, and the market is on its way down as a result of that pullback. Cherry tomato production remains normal, with demand slightly increased. The market has moved higher on the back of that uptick, though it could face headwinds if demand were to drop back off. Cherry tomatoes on the vine continue to see consistent production this week, with demand holding at normal levels. The market remains steady, with nothing significant to flag at this time. Cocktail tomatoes are unchanged from last week, with the market continuing at a steady pace.
HOTHOUSE PEPPERS– Pepper production remains strong this week, while demand is holding at normal levels. With supply continuing to outpace demand, the market is on the weaker side, and conditions are expected to stay soft as long as this gap persists. Mini sweet pepper production remains strong this week, and demand is beginning to normalize after running at elevated levels in recent weeks. That shift is putting downward pressure on the market as supply continues to build ahead of the softer pace of demand. Seedless mini sweet peppers have seen production normalize as well, though demand is starting to decline. Even so, the market remains steady for now, as demand continues to outpace the available production.
ENGLISH CUCUMBERS–English cucumber production remains steady this week, but demand has dropped off, and the market is showing some early signs of weakness as a result. Mini cucumber production is strong, while demand is running well below the pace of production. That gap is causing the market to drop, and conditions are expected to remain soft as long as demand continues to trail behind supply.
STORAGE POTATO– Growers continue packing products out of storage. Supplies of reds are finished as new crop takes over. Yukon golds are also done as new crop takes over. Chef large and Burbank’s continue to be available out of storage. New crop round white large will start this week, while new crop Burbank’s will start in October.
MUSHROOMS– Supplies are good with no disruptions in supply expected.
CABBAGE– Growers continue packing new crop green, red and savoy cabbage. Overall, cabbage supplies are very good, easily meeting demand. Pricing is steady on green with red and savoy easing as supplies increase.
APPLES– Apples continue to be shipped out of storage with supplies quickly running out. Mac’s in 3lb bags, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious and Mutsu are all that is left from last season. New crop Royal Gala are expected to start around September 15th.
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
Gold Pineapples: Tighter volume in Costa Rica is still expected to start this week and as a result, supplies will tighten up due to the natural flowering process. Overall availability will drop, causing pricing to increase. Suppliers are expecting this to last for 4 to 6 weeks.
Mango: Pricing for high-quality fruit has remained relatively stable; however, quality challenges across the industry continue to contribute to market volatility.
Asparagus: Mexican asparagus supplies remain tight due to weather-related production issues, with markets firming. Peruvian supplies also remain below normal because of reduced production and strong global demand. Overall, availability is expected to stay limited through the fall, with potential supply concerns heading into late-November.
Peeled Garlic: Supplies are winding down from Mexico, while the California has ended. China continues with their new crop leaving China as the main source which is leaving the market very under supplied. Pricing continues to increase.
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: The sweet potato market remains tight as we move into the final stretch of the 2025 storage crop. Limited supplies remain available, particularly on premium number 1 grades and larger. Quality remains generally good; however, some lots are showing increased cosmetic defects and shrink tied to weather stress from last growing season. New crop harvest is expected to begin in limited manner in August, with broader availability arriving in September.
Russet Potatoes: Markets are rising; demand is active as storage crops wind down over the next couple of weeks. We recommend ordering for quick turns and keeping inventory tight due to the age of these potatoes coming out of storage.
Clementine: Supply from Uruguay, Peru, Chile, and South Africa are now available. Murcotts and Tangos are expected in the next few weeks. Due to the shortened California season, the import market remains active, but conditions should ease as volume ramps up this month.
Lemons: The California lemon market remains elevated due to extremely limited supplies and strong demand. Imports from offshore growing regions and Mexico are helping supplement availability; however, overall supplies remain tight, keeping prices high.
Assorted Hot Chili Peppers: Supplies are stable on most varieties. Decent numbers are crossing from Mexico; Coachella and South Georgia are ramping up as well. Markets remain very short on Habanero, Red Fresnos, and Shishito.
Washington Apples: Storage crop and import seasons are nearing an end. The storage crop is smaller than last year, which has tightened availability across many varieties and packs. This trend is expected to continue until new-crop harvest begins in August.
Bananas: Banana supplies are currently exceeding demand. Industry wide there is lower demand due to schools winding down. Supplies are backing up at the ports of entry, which is causing inconstant ripening issues, such as accelerated ripening. We expect to continue to see these issues for another 3-4 weeks, until supplies balance demand and school demand returns.
Oranges: California Navel oranges are finished for the season. South African Navels continue arriving on the East Coast. Supplies are increasing week over week. The quality is great. Overall volume should continue to ramp up through July. California Valencia supplies are dominated by large sizes (56ct to 88ct packs); smaller sizes (113ct to 138ct cartons) are limited. Expect 113ct and 138ct oranges to become extremely scarce once schools start in September.
Transportation Update
Last week, the US Department of Transportation was back hosting yet another enforcement sweep for 2026, “Operation Safe Driver Week”. This most recent event is having similar effects as May, causing an increase in rates, and driving truck availability down, especially in California. Up next is ‘Brake Safety Week” slated to take place August 23-29.
The situation at the Strait of Hormuz continues to be volatile. 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.
With the status of the Strait of Hormuz under question, at $88.00, Brent crude pricing has risen about $10 higher compared to last week and $18 in the last two weeks due to a resumption of hostilities. The massive premium was $120 a barrel when the conflict erupted back in February.
In the USA, the diesel fuel US national average continues to stay below $5.00 per gallon to around $4.80 per gallon for last week; up from the previous week. West Coast average prices last week were $6.12 per gallon; down from $7.42 in April and up from last week. 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
SUPPLY AND QUALITY GENERAL UPDATE
The onion market is on fire as California and New Mexico work through a difficult summer crop. California is dealing with lower acreage and high heat, while New Mexico is battling seeder issues that are limiting pack-outs and usable supply. Markets are expected to remain elevated as the Pacific Northwest is running behind schedule and is not ready to bring on full relief just yet. Washington, Idaho, and Eastern Oregon have begun with new crop yellow onions first, followed by reds by the second week of August. Better supplies are expected by the end of August once the Northwest has more volume and the crop has time to cure. That curing time matters. Fresh-run onions can show lighter skins and a rougher finish early, but once those Northwest onions settle in, we should start to see stronger skins, better color, and those golden husks everyone likes to see.
Potatoes are also moving into transition. Ontario has started harvesting new crop red, white and yellow potatoes, which should bring some much-needed relief to the potato market. Idaho should follow mid-August with new crop russets. The timing is encouraging, but we are still working through the final stretch of the old crop Burbank supply, and those potatoes are starting to show their age. Pressure bruising is becoming more prevalent as the Burbank crop reaches the end of its season. Pack-outs are becoming more difficult, and quality will need to be managed closely until new crop russets are fully available. Early test digs on new crop potatoes suggest the crop will peak closer to 80-count sizing, which should help bring better availability on the larger profile once volume builds. New crop Norkotahs will bring welcome relief, but they will also come with typical early-season handling considerations. Fresh-run potatoes can retain field heat and carry excess moisture until they have time to cure. Skinning will be more common early, and when warm potatoes go into a cold reefer or warehouse, they can sweat moisture. That moisture can leave behind a white fuzz that looks like mold, but it is harmless to the product and can be brushed or wiped off.
Onion and potato harvest in the Pacific Northwest and Ontario is one of the first signs that summer is winding down and fall is around the corner. Relief is starting, but both crops still need time to build volume, cure, and settle into storage. Until then, ordering potatoes and onions for quicker turns will be the best way to protect quality through the transition.
Quality issues with California celery are causing shortages, and the market is responding accordingly. Disease and insect pressure will continue to reduce harvestable acreage; however, supplies are currently at steady levels for the rest of the commodities. Growers anticipate these challenges will remain a significant factor impacting supplies throughout the season, with lettuces, broccoli, cauliflower, and celery availability expected to remain difficult throughout the summer months. As the temperature continues to increase in Salinas, these items could be further impacted. There was a heatwave last week that will continue into this week. Artichokes and Anise/Fennel remain in limited supply.
Tomato production continues to fluctuate in South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia due to rain, while Mexico’s production of rounds and romas remains steady. We are finally starting to see some relief in the snacking tomato market, but we still expect some challenges over the next week. In California, tomato production remains steady.
VEGETABLES
ICEBERG– Iceberg lettuce supplies remain strong as California’s coastal growing regions continue to hit production targets, with favorable weather supporting both yields and quality. Salinas and Santa Maria, California: Supplies are very good in both the Salinas Valley and Southern California. However, quality ranges from fair to good; recent warm, humid weather has increased insect pressure, internal burn, mildew, and seeder. The overall quality downtrend is expected to continue as higher-than-normal temperatures are forecast to persist through early next week. Disease pressure, including Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV) and Sclerotinia, continues to be present; percentages of impacted heads vary from lot to lot. Despite less-than-ideal quality, supplies are plentiful and demand is weak. Expect prices to remain steady with strong production across California and Northeastern growing regions over the next several weeks. Quebec: Supplies of Quebec iceberg are recovering after a supply gap. Prices have returned to normal as growers need to attract business from California. Overall iceberg quality remains very good compared to California; case weights should return to over 45 lbs into August.
ROMAINE / LEAF– Romaine, green leaf, and red leaf availability continue to be very strong allowing shippers to meet current retail and foodservice demand. California: This market is flat. Supplies are excellent on romaine as well as green and red leaf. Romaine hearts are abundant as well. As supply continues to outpace demand, availability supports promotional opportunities for retailers and foodservice operators. Shippers are offering deals on volume orders. The overall quality is above average with good weights, sizing and texture; minimal fringe and tip burn reported. Insect pressure is elevated in romaine; harvesting crews are trimming additional outer leaves to mitigate the pressure, resulting in lower carton weights. Looking ahead, production is expected to remain consistent through the next two weeks, with stable weather supporting ample availability. 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 recent extreme heat. Size and texture are very good. Volume will continue to remain steady well into August.
SPRING MIX/BABY SPINACH/BABY ARUGULA/BABY KALE– Supplies remain strong, with good quality and sufficient availability to support normal demand. Baby Kale: Baby kale supplies 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 both good.
GARLIC– Supplies are winding down from Mexico, while the California has ended. China continues with their new crop leaving China as the main source which is leaving the market very under supplied. China: Pricing continues to increase as new crop arrives with excellent quality. We should expect pricing to remain high until supplies arrive in greater frequency and California begins new crop production. California: California garlic is harvested from June through August, with some product held in fresh storage before controlled-atmosphere storage is opened for year-round supply. New crop garlic is expected to transition approximately August 9, 2026, and may carry a stronger garlic odor compared to long-term storage product. Fresh-run garlic differs from storage garlic at this early point in the season. Bulbs and cloves may contain more moisture. Outer skins may not be fully cured. Cloves are typically more tender and harder to peel. Surface sheen or translucent spots may appear. Light discoloration can occur from cracking and peeling. Subtle moisture may be visible in the bag. Garlic odor may be stronger in the first several weeks of the season. Shelf life may be shorter than normal until the crop completes the curing process.
CARROTS– California: The Bakersfield region is currently the primary growing area, with strong availability across all carrot varieties. Ontario / Québec: The 2026 harvesting season has started with bunch carrots and packing 2lb and 5kb retail bags. New crop jumbo carrots will start next week. There still are supplies of storage heirloom carrots, which should continue until the end of June. Please remember that the new crop heirloom carrots will be very slim.
SWEET POTATO– The sweet potato market remains tight as we move into the final stretch of the 2025 storage crop. Limited supplies remain available, particularly on premium number 1 grades and larger. Demand from both retail and foodservice continues to be steady to strong, supporting a firmer market. North Carolina and Mississippi growers are reporting lighter yields and tighter availability due to weather-related challenges from last season. Quality remains generally good; however, some lots are showing increased cosmetic defects and shrink tied to weather stress from last growing season. New crop harvest is expected to begin in limited manner in August, with broader availability arriving in September.
NEW CROP RED / WHITE / YELLOW POTATO- The Ontario new crop “A”, “B”, “C” size res, white and yellow have started. Supplies are fairly good and will continue to improve through August. Quality is outstanding, with very thin skins. Please remember that new crop potatoes should be refrigerated.
US CARTON BAKING POTATOES– Markets are rising; demand is active as storage crops wind down over the next couple of weeks. We recommend ordering for quick turns and keeping inventory tight due to the age of these potatoes coming out of storage. Advanced lead time is also being requested from shippers. Idaho: Burbank’s are the sole variety in Idaho; size is leaning heavily to 100-count and smaller. Pressure and shoulder bruising are being reported in late-season storage supplies, but overall quality remains good. Expect rising markets over the next six weeks; especially in 40ct through 70ct sizes. New crop production will start in the next 10-14 days. Western Idaho growers will start shipping limited volume the week of August 10. Most of Idaho will begin production the week of August 17. Washington: Norkotahs are the main variety. Demand is strong for all sizes. Quality is good; pressure bruising in an occasional issue. Prices are rising. New crop harvesting will begin next week. Colorado & Wisconsin: Active demand is limiting availability. Quality is good; pressure bruising is an occasional problem. Prices continue to rise in both regions. The Colorado storage season is winding down quickly. Supplies will be extremely limited through August. New crop stocks are expected to start shipping in early September. Wisconsin new crop harvesting will begin in mid-August.
CANADIAN POTATO– Statistics Canada reports that Canadian growers planted 395,176 acres of potatoes this year. That is 1,946 acres less than they planted last year. Challenging market conditions and slower export sales motivated growers in most provinces to trim their table potato acreage. The extent of this year’s reduction will depend on yields in the major table potato growing provinces. There was a major shift in acreage from the Maritime Provinces to the Prairie Provinces. Combined acreage in the Maritime Provinces dropped by 5,075 acres, or 3.6%, primarily due to contract reductions for frozen processing potatoes. In contrast, the combined planted area in the Prairie Provinces increased by 2,440 acres, or 1.5%, to meet the needs of the region’s growing processing sector. Except for Alberta and Quebec, each of the other provinces reported a downturn in potato acreage this year. The largest reduction came in PEI, though the planted area was also down significantly in New Brunswick and in Manitoba. Planting was delayed by cool, wet weather in some areas. However, growing conditions, so far, have been variable but mostly favorable across the country. Ontario: Growers planted 39,900 acres of potatoes this year. That is 315 acres less than they planted in 2025. Reports indicate that a reduction in table potato acreage was partially offset by an increase in chip potato acreage. Chip potato contract volumes and prices were both up slightly this year. Overall, Ontario’s 2026 potato crop is in good condition. Reports indicate that crops look better, for this time of year, than they have in several years. Most of the province has received sufficient rainfall, though some areas are a little dry. Excessive heat and dense smoke stressed crops. However, rain and cooler temperatures have helped crops recover this week. Some growers plan to begin harvesting early potatoes by the end of the week. Harvest should be in full swing by the first week of August. P.E.I.: Statistics Canada reports that PEI growers planted 83,700 acres of potatoes this year. That is 3,600 acres less than they planted in 2025, a 4.1% reduction. This year’s acreage reduction is primarily for processing potatoes. Though PEI growers received contract volume reductions, contract prices were unchanged from last year. Reports suggest that the major processor is planning to take downtime to make some capital improvements. In contrast, growers in the other processing provinces and states received price cuts. Table potato acreage appears to be flat. Planting was delayed by cold, wet weather. However, growing conditions have been favorable since planting. The Island has received timely rain. Crops are catching up. Growers expect this year’s harvest to begin on schedule. Yields for the 2026 crop will depend on rainfall and temperatures during the next several weeks. New Brunswick: Growers planted 50,900 acres of potatoes this year. That is 1,400 acres less than they planted in 2025, a 2.7% reduction. Most of this year’s reduction is for frozen processing potatoes. In general, contract volumes and prices were both down 3.5%-4.0% for the 2026 potato crop. Planting was delayed by cold temperatures and rain. Reports indicate that crop conditions are mixed. Potatoes that were planted early are in relatively good condition. However, crops that were planted later are in fair to poor condition. Temperatures during July have been mostly favorable, and crops have received some rain last week. Quebec: Statistics Canada reports that growers planted 50,086 acres of potatoes in 2026. That is 1,204 acres more than the 2025 planted area, a 2.5% increase. If the planted area estimate is correct, it would be Quebec’s largest potato crop that we have on record going back to 1987. It is 4,020 acres, or 8.7%, more than the three-year average planted area. We believe that this year’s acreage increase was split between chip potatoes and table potatoes. Cold, wet spring weather delayed planting and crop development. The province received a significant amount of rain during June, but growing conditions have been relatively dry during July. British Columbia: Growers planted 5,800 acres of potatoes this year. That is 200 acres less than the 2025 planted area. The planted area for Yellow and Russet potatoes is relatively stable, though acreage for Red and White potatoes is down slightly. Alberta: At 86,000 acres, Alberta’s 2026 potato area is up 4,240 acres from the 2025 crop, a 5.2% increase. It is, by far, the province’s largest planted area on record. It exceeds the three-year average planted area by 6,547 acres, or 8.2%. Most of this year’s increase is for frozen processing potatoes, though the planted area for chip potatoes also appears to be up. Reports indicate that Alberta’s 2026 potato crop is in good to excellent condition. The province has received a significant amount of rain, which has improved growing conditions. However, some seed growing areas experienced drown-outs in low-lying areas. In addition, hail damaged some fields in the southern growing region, but those crops have mostly recovered. Crop development is on schedule. The province still has a large volume of processing potatoes from the 2025 crop to work through.
CABBAGE– Ontario: Green, red and savoy cabbage supplies are good with very good quality being shipped as new crop continues with storage supplies ending. Supplies will continue to build into August, with the storage varieties starting in September. Imports: Green cabbage supply in the Midwest is strong, as heat has accelerated growth. Due to this stretch of heat, some heat-related quality issues, such as loose heads, have been reported. Weather for the next 7 to 10 days is forecast to be warm and dry.
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 has transitioned north; supplies remain tight due to weather-related disruptions across key growing areas. Ohio crops are delaying harvests, lowering pack-outs, and causing unpredictable volume. Ontario continues with better production this week. Supplies will continue to build into next week. There are green, yellow wax as well as flat pole and fava beans available. Expect steady 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.
MUSHROOMS– Quality and supplies are very good with lighter demand. At this time, we do not see any supply issues.
ASPARAGUS– Mexican asparagus supplies remain tight due to weather-related production issues, with markets firming. Peruvian supplies also remain below normal because of reduced production and strong global demand. Overall, availability is expected to stay limited through the fall, with potential supply concerns heading into late November.
CELERY– The market remains firm, with triggers on value-added products. Celery supplies have tightened modestly while demand remains steady across both retail and foodservice channels. California remains the primary production region, with Mexico, Ontario and Quebec providing supplemental volume to support overall availability. Quality remains generally good, but shippers are managing inventories closely as demand has strengthened during the summer season.
EGGPLANT– Ontario production continues to increase with ample supplies at lower pricing. Quality is very good. New Jersey production has increased, easing market pressure, while California supplies remain steady with improved availability. Promotable East Coast and Midwest volume is expected over the next several weeks.
ASSORTED CHILI PEPPERS– Supplies are stable on most varieties with decent volume crossing from Mexico. Coachella, California and South Georgia are ramping up as well. Ontario chili production is also just getting started with Jalapeno’s, Shishito, Yellow Hots and Poblanos. Red Fresno’s, Habanero’s and Shishito chili supplies continue to be extremely limited from all growing regions.
FIELD PEPPERS– New local crop green pepper summer production is underway across North America; markets are easing. Green Pepper: Ontario: Ontario production has begun with volume continuing to build into next week. The first picks consist of larger sizes with very good quality; larger sizes are most available. Expect markets to continue to ease. The season will run through mid-October. Imports: California’s San Joaquin Valley is harvesting ample supplies out of Fresno. Quality is very good with all sizes available. Additional volume out of Arroyo Grande’s coastal region is pushing prices lower. Central Mexico has low volume crossing into South Texas. New Jersey stocks are plentiful; quality is great. Production has started in the Midwest and will increase over the next few weeks. Western North Carolina harvests are underway; quality is very good. Expect lower markets with new crop summer production starting. Red Pepper: California’s Bakersfield area is moving into peak production next week. Quality is very good; promotable volume is expected in late July/early August. Supplies are limited on the East Coast. Eastern Canadian greenhouse yields are lower due to recent heat waves. Current steady prices will inch down over the next two weeks.
BROCCOLI– Markets are expected to remain soft as East Coast production expands and overall supplies remain strong, with steady demand.
Canadian: Ontario and Quebec both are in full season on both bunched and crowns; quality is excellent. Supplies expect to be strong well into October. USA: Broccoli market activity accelerated late last week as demand strengthened significantly. Supplies have tightened, and markets are expected to trend higher this week. California yields are below normal; current demand is exceeding available supply. California quality ranges from average to good. Production has started in Maine; harvesting will ramp up next week. Mexican quality ranges from average to poor; reported defects include cat-eye, browning, and widespread hollow core.
CAULIFLOWER– Cauliflower supplies remain plentiful across all growing regions, keeping markets well supplied with steady markets. Canadian: Ontario and Quebec seasons are well under way with supplies meeting demand. Quality is very good with occasional discoloration being reported. Supplies will remain steady into early October. USA: Salinas and Santa Maria supplies remain abundant, allowing growers to maintain selective harvests. California quality is good. Markets are steady across all growing regions. Maine will begin cauliflower production the first week of August.
SNOW PEAS / SUGAR SNAP PEAS– Supply conditions continue to improve as production out of Guatemala increases, with sugar snap pea availability strengthening at a faster pace than snow peas. Overall market conditions are trending in a positive direction, and the continued ramp-up in Guatemalan production is expected to improve availability and provide more consistent supply coverage over the next several weeks.
FRENCH GREEN BEAN / BABY SQUASH / BABY PEELED TOP CARROTS– Supplies remain favorable as Guatemalan production continues at steady levels, while conventional production from Mexico also remains strong. Overall market conditions are well balanced, with stable production supporting good availability, consistent quality, and ample supply.
ONIONS– Fresh-run onions continue from to be available in Northern California and New Mexico, while fresh-run, new crop onion harvests have started in Washington, with Idaho and Oregon to start over the next two to three weeks. Fresh Start Foods has made the transition to Washington for supply, due to higher trucking costs from California. California: Northern California’s onion season is expected to end the second to third week of August. Remaining supplies are dominated by medium and jumbo sizes; colossal and super colossal sizes are limited. White onions are tightening as the season wraps up. Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life. Expect slightly lower prices over the next 7-10 days as volume builds in the Pacific Northwest. New Mexico: New Mexico fresh-run onion season is expected to end by the second week of August. Stocks are dominated by medium and jumbo sizes; colossal and super colossal sizes are limited. Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life. Expect slightly lower prices for red and yellow medium sizes; larger sizes are tight, commanding higher prices. Washington: New crop red and yellow onion production has begun in a limited manner; white onion harvests will start in the next 7-10 days. Supplies are dominated by medium and jumbo sizes. Colossal and super colossal sizes are limited but will increase as the season continues. Washington and Oregon wildfire smoke has been impacting plant growth, leading to immature/smaller onions. Quality is good; fresh-run onions will exhibit higher moisture content, thinner skins, and overall shorter shelf life. Initial prices are comparable to those from California’s San Joaquin Valley. Idaho/Oregon: The Idaho/Oregon fresh-run onion season will begin in a limited manner in two to three weeks. Sizing will be dominated by medium and jumbo supplies. Expect tight colossal and super colossal sizes at the start of the season. Washington and Oregon wildfire smoke is impacting plant growth, leading to immature smaller onions. Expect opening prices to be comparable to California, then inch down as more growers begin production. Utah: New crop harvests will begin in a limited manner the first week of September.
CORN– Supplies of Ontario corn continue to increase. Quality is outstanding. Pricing will ease as supplies increase. Expect ample supplies through October. Now is the time to feature Ontario corn. Imports: Light supply and firm markets will continue out of South Georgia, Virginia, Illinois and North Carolina in the East and California, Oregon and Washington out West. We expect to see demand stay strong and prices will be firm over the next week. Quality is good out of all regions.
GREEN ONIONS– It’s steady as she goes with green onions; markets and supplies remain 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– Brussels sprout supplies are ample as the California season progresses. Quality is very good. Production is centered in the Salinas and Santa Maria regions. Supplies are plentiful, with abundant availability of small and medium sizes; jumbo supplies have increased. Quality is very good exhibiting good color with minimal seeder. Occasional yellowing is being reported in isolated lots. Markets are expected to remain steady with promotable volume available into August.
COLLARDS/CHARD/KALE– Greens are in full swing across Ontario, Quebec, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio. Strong yields are meeting expectations, with overall great quality. Certain areas have seen some insect and heat pressure due to higher-than-average humidity.
ZUCCHINI– Zucchini supplies remain plentiful across multiple growing regions; markets are expected to remain steady over the next two weeks.
West Coast: Supplies are on the rise in Santa Maria and will continue to increase over the next several weeks. New crop production has begun in California’s San Joaquin Valley and quality is very good from there. Yellow markets are slightly higher due to fewer plantings, but overall prices are low for both varieties. East Coast: Ontario, Quebec and Michigan production is increasing; quality is good. Recent heat followed by rainfall will result in mixed quality and reduced shelf-life in New Jersey. Expect steady prices over the next few weeks
FRUIT
PEARS– Two pear regions continue shipping this week with offshore arrivals supplementing overall supply. Ontario is expected to start with Bartlett’s late August while Bosc will start in September. Old-crop Anjou and Red Anjou pears continue shipping out of Washington and Oregon. They should remain available until new-crop Anjou begins in early September. California continues shipping new-crop Bartletts, Bosc and red Bartletts, with availability expected for the next couple of months. Washington will begin new-crop Bartlett harvest in late August. The Washington Bosc crop begins in early September. The Bartlett crop looks slightly smaller than last year but remains a good crop to sell this summer and fall. The Bosc crop also looks slightly smaller than last year but should provide a solid crop for fall sales. As well, there continues to be new-crop imports of Bartletts and Bosc 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 at a minimum.
MANGO– Mangos are currently coming from Mexico, offering availability across key varieties including Tommy Atkins, Kent, and Keitt. Pricing for high-quality fruit has remained relatively stable; however, quality challenges across the industry continue to contribute to market volatility. Shipment volumes from South Sinaloa and Nayarit declined last week, while volumes from Los Mochis remained steady. As a result, overall supply conditions may become more balanced in the near term, which could support firmer pricing in the coming weeks. Brazilian fruit is expected to begin arriving in the market in August as the Mexican season winds down earlier than is typical. This additional supply may help support market availability as sourcing transitions between regions.
GRAPEFRUIT– California: California grapefruit quality remains excellent, with ample supplies across all sizes. The Star Ruby variety continues loading from both District 1 and District 3. The crop continues to peak on larger sizes with good overall availability. Offshore: South African grapefruit are available, with quality remaining strong and volumes expected to increase through August. Overall volume is expected to be down compared to last year, which saw elevated shipments compared to typical seasons.
BLUEBERRIES– Now it the time to feature blueberries! Supplies remain steady and ample, easily meeting demand. Production in the Pacific Northwest continues at consistent levels however, it is expected to start winding down during the first half of August. Small volumes of Peruvian blueberries are beginning to enter the market, with improved availability anticipated by mid- to late August. The Ontario season continues with steady supplies for both cultivated and wild. The Ontario season will continue through the end of August. Overall availability is expected to remain stable as supplies remain very strong with downward pressure on markets.
BLACKBERRIES– Markets have eased as availability improves from Central Mexico, California, and Oregon. Supplies are expected to gradually improve over the next several weeks as production increases. Quality continues to improve overall, although some lots are still showing signs of red cell regression.
RASPBERRIES– Supplies continue to improve from Baja, while California production is gradually increasing. As availability expands, markets are trending lower.
STRAWBERRIES– Demand remains light last week, with some growers diverting volume to the processing market to avoid fresh market backlogs. Salinas and Watsonville continue to see steady production, while Santa Maria is gradually ramping up new crop harvests. Much warmer temperatures are expected across all growing regions through the week which will cause berries to mature more quickly and decrease quality. Maintaining the cold chain will be vital for shelf life; we recommend ordering for quick turns. Expect flat, steady markets for the next week. The transition to the fall crop is expected to begin in early to mid-August, with growers eager to move away from older acreage as new production comes online.
AVOCADO– The avocado market continues to be well supplied, with Mexico, California, and Peru representing the majority of available volume. Fruit size remains the primary factor shaping market conditions. Small and medium fruit continue to be the most readily available and offer the strongest promotional opportunities, while large and jumbo fruit are becoming increasingly limited and are commanding higher prices. Mexico– A 52.9-million-pound harvest was reported last week. The Off-Bloom Crop is averaging 26.5%. Approximately 98% of last week’s harvest consisted of Off-Bloom fruit, and early harvests are reported to have strong quality, with a lower percentage of Grade 2 fruit compared to the outgoing Main Crop. Flor Loca production remains concentrated in smaller sizes, making 60ct and 70ct fruit the most accessible options for summer promotions. Availability of larger fruit continues to tighten as demand competes for limited supply. California– Harvest volume for last week was reported at 10.6 million pounds. Dry matter is averaging 30%. California harvest volumes remain strong, although seasonal production is expected to gradually decline as the season progresses. Current production is concentrated in 48ct and 60ct fruit, supporting consistent availability of medium and large sizes. Demand for jumbo fruit remains elevated, contributing to higher field pricing. The industry has harvested approximately 81% of the crop to date. Colombia– Colombia is nearing the end of its Traviesa crop season, with limited volumes continuing to arrive to North America markets. Supply remains primarily concentrated in medium and smaller fruit sizes, while dry matter levels are currently averaging approximately 25%. Looking ahead, Colombia is expected to transition to the Principal crop in the coming months. Harvest volumes are anticipated to increase beginning in October as production shifts into the new season. Peru– Arrival volume for this week is reported at 6.5-million pounds. The industry has exported more than 74% of its projected crop volume to date, and harvesting is now concentrated in ranches located in La Libertad and regions further south. Dry matter is averaging around 25%. Peruvian arrivals continue at a steady pace through both East Coast and West Coast ports and are expected to remain a significant component of industry supply through September. Fruit quality, condition, and eating characteristics continue to be reported as excellent. Peruvian import volumes remain concentrated in large and jumbo fruit sizes, creating promotional opportunities within these premium categories.
GRAPES– The California grape season continues with strong availability. This is the strongest time of year for grapes, with excellent quality and strong supply. Temperatures in California’s Central San Joaquin Valley are expected to stay above 100°F over the next 10 days, supporting fruit maturity and sugar development. Elevated humidity continues to require extra attention during harvest and packing, but growing conditions remain favorable. Early varieties like Flames and Sugraones are nearly complete, while summer varieties such as Krissy and Timpson are reaching full production. Shippers are primarily peaking on large and extra-large sizes across red and green seedless varieties. Barring any major weather issues, the market is expected to remain steady with promotable pricing and excellent supply.
CANTALOUPE– Markets will remain low for the next several weeks as abundant supplies are shipping from the San Joaquin Valley. Harvesting is at peak capacity. Large sizes, 9ct and jumbo 9ct are most plentiful; 15ct melons will remain tighter until second cuts are made. Quality is great with tight seed cavities and internal sugars hitting 13-16% Brix. Markets have been inching down due to increasing volume, but will strengthen slightly as supply stabilizes. Ontario cantaloupe has started. The season will run through early October. Fields are producing solid quality with great external and internal color. Strong supply is expected to continue in the coming weeks. Confidently feature Ontario cantaloupes.
HONEYDEW– Markets will remain low for the next several weeks as abundant supplies are shipping from the San Joaquin Valley. 5ct and jumbo 5ct melons are ample, while 8ct fruit is extremely scarce; smaller sizes will become more readily available in a couple of weeks. Quality is good; sugar levels range from 12-14% Brix. Prices will remain steady next week; supply is meeting demand
SPECIALTY MELONS– There are now good supplies of fancy melons coming from California’s Central Valley too. It is the perfect time to try some of these verities, including Hami melons in jumbo 6ct, 5ct and 8/9ct sizes, Canary melons in 6ct,5ct and 8ct sizes, Santa Claus melons in 6ct and 8ct, Crenshaw melons in 5ct size, Lemondrop melons in 8ct size and Honeysaraus melon. The Honeysaurus melon, also known as the Gaya or Snow Leopard melon is a rare Japanese honeydew cultivar. It has creamy, speckled skin and crisp, juicy white flesh that tastes like a sweet mix of honeydew and pear. Get them while in season!
ORANGES
Navel: California: California Navel oranges are finished for the season. South Africa: South African Navels continue arriving on the East Coast. Supplies are increasing week over week. Quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-14% Brix. The availability of 105ct size is limited; larger sizes (48ct and 56ct) dominate availability. Expect prices to remain steady but pickup once school demand increases. Chile: Navels are arriving to both the East and West Coasts. Sizing is well balanced, with peak volume in 64 and 72 count. Overall volume should continue to ramp up into August. Quality is great; sugar levels range from 12-13% Brix. Large sizes will dominate shipments. Expect prices to remain steady but pickup once school demand increases.
Valencias: California: The California Valencia orange crop is dominated by large sizes, 56ct and 88ct; small supplies 88ct and 138ct are tightening. With school seasons about to get underway and many more starting in the coming weeks, small sized oranges will become limited.
Overall quality is good. Pale coloring and excessive scarring have been reported in choice-grade fruit. Sugar levels range from 11-14% Brix. Expect elevated markets and limited supplies of all small fruit through early October. Egypt: Valencia’s are winding down from Egypt. Quality on remaining fruit is suspect. They should clean up over the next week.
BLOOD ORANGE– The California season has ended. Offshore product will be sporadically available until California starts again, late December.
CARA CARA– Import: Chilean and South African Cara Caras are available in lighter volumes, with additional supply expected later this month. Chilean growers are reporting up to 10 days of rain across key citrus regions. Extended rainfall could impact harvest schedules, quality, and export volumes moving forward. California: The California season has ended. California will start again, late December.
CHERRIES– The Washington cherry season is essentially finished. The British Columbia season has entered their peak season, with supplies lasting until mid-August. Get them while they are still in season as the cherry season will end in all growing regions in about three weeks. The next region with fresh cherries, Chile, will start to arrive in 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).
BANANAS– Banana supplies are currently exceeding demand. Industry wide there is lower demand due to schools winding down. Supplies are backing up at the ports of entry, which is causing inconstant ripening issues, such as accelerated ripening. We expect to continue to see these issues for another 3-4 weeks, until supplies balance demand and school demand returns.
LIMES– Although the lime market is currently steady, it’s expected to climb as small sizes are decreasing and quality challenges are increasing. Mexico: Rain has continued to fall nearly daily in the key growing regions of eastern and southeastern Mexico. Wet weather has increased lime size and reduced supplies of smaller sizes; 230ct and 250ct fruit. Moisture-related quality issues such as skin breakdown and oil spotting are becoming more common. Overall prices will remain steady through this week but will inch up into mid-August as volume slowly declines. Colombia: Quality is very good. Small sizes are more readily available than in Mexico. The market is trending higher than Mexican limes. Hawaii: The industry is still waiting for regulatory approval to begin shipping into the USA. Supplies continue to be available in Western Canada. Quality has been solid despite some discoloration. Prices are comparable to Colombian market. Peru: Peru’s new season is expected to begin in September/October.
MANDARIN / CLEMENTINE– Import mandarins are available from Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and South Africa, with a full run of sizes available. Volume continues to build. Peruvian fruit has experienced harvest delays due to warm weather slowing color development, though internal quality remains strong. Tango and Murcott arrivals are expected over the coming weeks. Chilean clementines are currently arriving, with Tango and Murcott harvests beginning; however, recent rainfall could create temporary supply disruptions and quality concerns by mid-August. South African growers are transitioning into Murcott varieties, with strong quality reported and volumes expected to increase steadily through August.
LEMONS– The California lemon market remains elevated due to extremely limited supplies and strong demand. Imports from offshore growing regions and Mexico are helping supplement availability; however, overall supplies remain tight, keeping prices high. California: Market conditions remain active due to strong demand and limited supply. District 2 fruit is predominantly choice grade, with peak sizing in 75 and 95 count; smaller sizes remain especially tight. Quality ranges from very good to excellent. Elevated pricing is forecast for the next six weeks. Firm conditions are expected to continue into the summer import season. Offshore: Offshore fruit from South Africa, Argentina and Chile are arriving in North America and will run through early December. These shipments will help fill orders not met by California lemons. Early-season fruit quality is fair, with some greening expected. Early-season sizing is limited on larger fruit, including 95 and 115 count. The import season is projected to mirror last year, with limited availability. Continued demand from global markets is constraining supply and reducing export volumes to North America. Mexican: Mexican shipments have started and will run through late November. These supplies will help fill orders not met by California lemons. Size will be predominantly 165ct through 235ct fruit; larger sizes will be available. Pricing will be comparable to California fruit until volume rises.
STONE FRUIT– West Coast: California stone fruit is now in peak production with improved peach, plum, pluots and nectarine varieties coming in. Sizing is trending to larger sizes, with smaller sizes more limited. The Apricot season has ended. East: The Ontario stone fruit season has started with yellow plums. Apricot supply will be extremely light this season due to a spring frost that killed the buds. Peaches and nectarines will be in good volume from now until early September. Blue prune plums should start around August 10th.
GOLD PINEAPPLES– Tighter volume in Costa Rica is still expected to start this week and as a result, supplies will tighten up due to the natural flowering process. Overall availability will drop, causing pricing to increase. Suppliers are expecting this to last for 4 to 6 weeks. Costa Rica: Growers in Costa Rica are currently facing the results of a natural flowering event, resulting in a substantial decrease in production volumes. Prices will increase as the pipeline empties. This is the case with all sizes. This should negatively affect quality, which recently has been good. Mexico: Some Mexico growers are entering the summer gap and are reporting low yields and lower Brix, with very limited availability.
WATERMELON– The market continues to improve again this week as new growing areas in the east continue harvesting. Hot summer weather across the country is maintain strong. Shipments from North Carolina started last week. Indiana and Ontario are both expected to begin production this week. Texas is moving limited volume. Production in the west has also increased but is still below levels from last year. Pricing remains elevated but should start to cool off, has more growing regions up north come one and demand levels off. Overall quality remains very good. Mini watermelon volume also remains steady out of Georgia, California, and North Carolina.
APPLES– Demand is higher for Washington Royal Gala apples as the Ontario, Michigan and New York seasons are finished. Prices are rising. Ontario, Quebec and Nova Scotia storage seasons are quickly ending. Ontario: Apples continue to be shipped out of storage. Supplies are almost gone. Mac’s in 3lb bags, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious and Mutsu are all that is left from last season. New crop Royal Gala are expected to start around September 15th. Washington: Storage crop and import seasons are nearing an end. The storage crop is smaller than last year, which has tightened availability across many varieties and packs. This trend is expected to continue until new-crop harvest begins in August. Royal Gala apples remain the most significantly reduced item this year, with the latest storage report showing inventory down more than 20% compared to last year. Gala availability is expected to remain tight until mid-August, when stronger harvest volumes should begin. Honeycrisp, Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, and Cosmic Crisp are also limited. Offshore: Import apples are providing steady weekly supply and should help stabilize availability over the next couple of months. New crop will begin in a limited way in August, with expectations for a stronger fall crop.
MATURE GREEN FIELD TOMATOES– Tomato markets are steady; growers are harvesting ample supplies in multiple regions. California and Baja growers report a wide variety of sizes on the market; new regional production is helping maintain availability.
Rounds: Markets are expected to remain steady as new crop volume increases in Tennessee and Central Mexico. Ontario: Field tomato production is just getting started, pack in 20lb bulk 2 layer cases. Supplies will continue to build into next week with the season continuing into October. East Coast USA: Production is steady in Virginia. Northeast harvests are underway; supplies are sufficient. Tennessee yields are abundant. Midwest production is slowly getting underway. Overall quality is good. Mexico: Baja growers are shipping steady supplies; large sizes are the most plentiful. Volume ranges from low to moderate in Central Mexico; increases are expected in the next 10 days as new crop fields are harvested. Overall quality is good. California: San Joaquin Valley is shipping abundant supplies. Large sizes are most common. Quality is very strong.
Romas: Ontario: As with rounds, roma production is just getting started. Supplies will continue to build into next week with the season continuing into October. East Coast: Production is steady out of Tennessee and North Carolina. Northeastern production is underway; yields are sufficient. Volume is slightly above average despite some rain interruptions. Quality is best in large sizes, but adequate across all sizes. Mexico: Baja volume remains steady, although some early-start growers are wrapping up their season. Central Mexico is shipping steady volume from Jalisco, Nuevo León, and San Luis Potosí. Large sizes are most prevalent. California: San Joaquin Valley yields are above average with consistent availability. Fruit is clean; extra-large sizes dominate supplies. Overall quality is good.
Grape and Cherry: Ontario: Field grown grape and cherry tomatoes are in good supply with volume building into next week. Supplies will continue to build into next week and the season will continue into October. East Coast: Virginia is maintaining steady volume. Supply is meeting demand. Quality is stabilizing and should support great availability over the next few weeks. Mexico: Central Mexico has steady but modest grape tomato volume. Baja fields will maintain consistent production into August. Markets are expected to remain balanced.
WILD FORAGED PRODUCTS:
Wild Mushrooms
** NEW ** Lobster Mushroom: From British Columbia. Season has begun. Priced very reasonably. 5lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Morels: From Oregon and British Columbia. Supplies have improved. Prices steady. 5lb or 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Mousseron: Not available this week.
Chanterelle: From Bulgaria. The season is picking up and there are very good supplies. The quality is awesome. Prices continue dropping with every shipment. Both medium and buttons available. 6lb and 2.2lb baskets. Call for pricing.
Bluefoot Mushroom: Not available this week.
Cauliflower Mushrooms: From Asia. Good supplies. 2.2lb packs. Call for pricing.
Foraged Products
** DONE ** Wild Asparagus: Supplies from France are done.
** DONE ** Garlic Scapes: British Columbia supplies are done.
Spruce Tips: From British Columbia. 1lb. bags. Call for pricing.
Truffles
Winter Truffles (Tuber melanosporum): Southern Hemisphere. From Australia or Chile. The 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.
