PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Fruits & Vegetables

• Avocados: Good quality with plentiful Mexican supply. Markets are steady to lower, with steady supply from California, Peru, and Colombia.

• Pineapples – ESCALATED: Supplies will tighten through early November. Organic and crownless sizes are especially limited.

• Grapes: Strong supply and quality for both red and green grapes. Markets remain steady.

• Bananas: Supply and quality remain stable despite increasing school demand.

• Apples & Pears: Markets are strengthening as storage supplies transition to new crop. Some varietal substitutions may occur.

• Blackberries: Supplies are declining due to growing-region transitions, pushing prices higher.

• Blueberries: Supplies are extremely limited as the Pacific Northwest harvest ends, resulting in higher prices.

• Raspberries: Supplies are lower but should meet demand as additional growing regions begin production in early September.

• Strawberries – ESCALATED: Supplies are extremely limited due to weather and quality issues. Expect higher prices, substitutions, and prorates over the next several weeks.

• Lemons: Supply and quality are steady, with strong demand. Smaller sizes are more available, while larger sizes remain limited.

• Specialty Citrus – ESCALATED: Supplies are tight with strong demand. Smaller sizes are expected to remain limited.

• Limes – ESCALATED: Supplies are declining as the current crop cycle ends, with smaller sizes particularly limited.

• Stone Fruit: Peaches, plums, and nectarines are in full production. Small plums are plentiful and well-priced, while kiwi supplies are tighter.

California Lettuce

• Iceberg: Market is higher due to increased demand and lower yields, but supplies should remain adequate. Quality is fair to good.
• Leaf Lettuce: Supply and quality are good, with a steady market.
• Romaine: Market remains steady with good quality. Romaine hearts have slightly stronger market conditions.

Eastern and Western Vegetables

• Bell Peppers: California markets are soft, while East Coast supplies are strong. Heat and heavy rain may negatively affect future quality and yields.

• Eggplant: Good supply, quality, and demand with a steady market.

• Slicer Cucumbers: Supply and quality are good, with a steady market.

• Squash – ESCALATED: Eastern supplies are tight with strong demand and higher prices. Western supplies are also limited due to heat, with relief not expected for about two weeks.

• English Cucumbers: Supplies are tight due to lower yields in Mexico and Canada, although volumes are beginning to improve.

• Green Beans: Eastern markets are steady to lower, while Western supply has improved and prices are lower.

• Cantaloupe: Lighter production and stronger demand are pushing prices higher, but quality remains excellent.

• Honeydew: Strong demand is driving prices higher, while larger sizes and excellent quality are available.

• Watermelon: Good nationwide supply with excellent quality.

Mixed Vegetables

• Artichokes: Good availability across most sizes.

• Asparagus – ESCALATED: Supplies remain tight due to reduced production and strong demand, keeping prices elevated.

• Broccoli/Broccoli Crowns: Supplies are tight during field transitions, with prices expected to strengthen.

• Broccolini/Sweet Baby Broccoli: Very strong demand and low production are pushing prices higher.

• Brussels Sprouts: Good supply and quality, although increasing demand may push prices slightly higher.

• Carrots: Supply remains steady.

• Cauliflower: Strong supplies with a steady market expected.

• Celery: Supply and pricing are steady with good availability.

• Cilantro: Supplies are very tight due to high demand, although normal orders should be covered.

• Corn: Eastern supplies are tight with higher prices, while Western supply is improving.

• Fennel: Lower yields are causing shortages and keeping prices elevated.

• Garlic: California production has good quality, supported by Mexican supply.

• Ginger: Supply and market remain steady.

• Cabbage: Green cabbage is mostly steady, while red cabbage prices are higher.

• Green Onions – WATCHLIST: Supplies are tight and prices remain high.

• Kale: Strong supply and quality are expected to continue.

• Mushrooms: Excellent supply and availability.

• Napa Cabbage: Supply and quality are improving.

• Parsley: Good supply and quality.

• Rapini: Supply remains light, keeping prices strong.

• Red Cabbage: Good quality but limited supply.

• Snow/Sugar Snap Peas: Prices are lower with steady supply expected for the next 10–14 days.

• Spinach: Supplies are limited in some areas, but quality remains good.

• Spring Mix: Supply is meeting demand and the market is mostly steady.

Onions – ESCALATED

• Lower yields are tightening onion supplies and keeping prices elevated.

• Central California and New Mexico will continue supplying through the summer.

• Freight costs are significantly influencing the market.

• Additional supply is expected when Pacific Northwest production begins.

Potatoes – ESCALATED

• Potato supplies are tightening, especially for large sizes, and additional lead time may be needed.

• Washington has good quality but limited large and small sizes.

• Florida yellow potatoes and North Carolina sweet potatoes remain limited.

Tomatoes

• Overall supply remains adequate, with weather-related quality issues improving.

• California and Baja continue providing strong, consistent volume.

• Tennessee and other regional harvests are increasing.

• Central Mexico and Baja production should increase in the coming weeks, improving overall availability.