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PRODUCE MARKET REPORT

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MARKET REVIEW

Regional Production Highlights - Week of August 17th:

Tomato demand from Mexico remains strong, especially for round varieties, pushing up prices, while domestic supply is limited due to weather in the East. Grape and snacking tomatoes are abundant, but Roma tomato demand and pricing are down. Quality is excellent from Mexico but only fair from U.S. regions like NC and TN. California production is steady.

Bell peppers, Red Fresnos, and Tomatillos remain in tight supply. California grapes and Firebaugh melons are showing strong quality and supply. Banana and pineapple supplies are limited, with sizing flexibility needed. Stone fruit crops from California and the Southeast are in full swing, while Washington cherries are arriving. Avocado supply is stable, with strong performance from Mexico, Peru, and Colombia.

Lettuce and broccoli face quality and supply issues due to pests and heat, with Salinas reporting light yields. Specialty greens like Bok Choy and Napa remain escalated with school demand increasing. Citrus markets are tight, especially for small lemons, while Valencia oranges and grapefruit are in transition. U.S. citrus imports from Argentina and Chile are ongoing, with Chile expecting increased volumes. California garlic harvest is underway, but growers are not yet accepting new orders.

 

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

AVOCADOS

  • ESCALATED on smaller fruit (48/60 ct).

  • Flora Loca is the main crop; older crop nearly finished.

  • Ripening will take longer due to lower dry matter (mid-20s).

  • California season is ending; offshore fruit arriving but will slow next month.

BANANAS & PINEAPPLES

  • Bananas: Stable now, but expected to tighten with school demand; quality is good.

  • Pineapples (WATCHLIST): Supply tight from Central America; sizing flexibility recommended. Quality remains good.

GRAPES & MELONS

  • Grapes: Strong CA production; stable supply and quality on Flames, Sugraones, Ivory.

  • Cantaloupe: Full transition to Central Valley (Firebaugh & Huron); outstanding quality.

  • Honeydew: Steady production; excellent quality. Sizes stable.

  • Golden Honeydew: Good supply, excellent quality.

APPLES & PEARS

  • Apples: Old crop ending; new Gala and Ginger Gold shipping. Honeycrisp begins in 2 weeks. Full transition by September.

  • Pears: WA Bartletts ramping up. CA Bartletts priced aggressively. CA Bosc and Red pears also available.

BERRIES

  • Blueberries: Oregon winding down; WA up. Peru beginning imports.

  • Raspberries: Steady from Baja, Central MX, CA.

  • Strawberries: Salinas/WV declining; Santa Maria ramping; Oxnard starts late September. Market firming.

CITRUS

  • Lemons (WATCHLIST): Small sizes (165s and below) very limited; strong demand, reduced imports.

  • Limes: Extremely tight supply; larger sizes especially short. Forecast tight through Labor Day.

  • Blood Oranges: Wrapping up. Small sizing.

  • Grapefruit: Light supply on Fancy; choice grade available.

STONE FRUIT & EXOTICS

  • Peaches, Nectarines, Plums, Apricots: New crop available from CA, SC, GA.

  • Cherries: WA season underway.

  • Pomegranates, Quince: Limited availability.

  • Asian Pears: Light volume, good large sizes.

  • Kiwi: Fair supplies from CA and offshore.

LETTUCE & GREENS

  • Iceberg Lettuce: ESCALATED due to lighter weights, rising demand.

  • Romaine & Hearts: Good quality, tight supply.

  • Cilantro: ESCALATED; tight supply, high demand.

  • Corn: ESCALATED; GA ending, western regions ramping.

PEPPERS & VEG

  • Green Bells: Steady supply, improving quality.

  • Color Bells: EXTREME shortage; prices at record highs.

  • Eggplant: Strong domestic supply; excellent quality.

  • Cucumbers: Stable supply west, fair east. Transitioning from GA to NC/TN.

  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash: Mixed quality; full production in CA & Baja.

  • English Cucumbers: Light supply, good quality.

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