PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Fruits

• Avocados: Markets are stabilising with easing prices, good-quality Negra fruit, and increased supply expected from California and Peru.
• Pineapples (Escalated): Supply is improving but remains tight, with limited large, crownless, and organic fruit.
• Grapes: California season is underway, with red grape supply increasing and green grapes expected to improve soon.
• Bananas: Supply and quality remain stable despite strong demand.
• Apples: Demand is lower, but prices remain firm with good quality fruit.
• Pears: Anjou supplies are ending, with new Bartlett harvest expected to increase from early July.
• Blueberries: Supply will improve as the Pacific Northwest season begins.
• Raspberries: Supplies remain limited until California production increases.
• Strawberries: Supply is strong through July, though smaller fruit size continues due to earlier weather.

Citrus

• Lemons (Escalated): Supply remains tight with strong demand, but imports are expected to ease the market in July.
• Oranges & Imports (Escalated): Valencia supply is increasing while smaller-sized oranges remain limited until July.
• Limes: Supply and quality are good, with smaller sizes most readily available.

Stone Fruit

• California stone fruit production is in full swing with peaches, plums, and nectarines available, while cherry supply will increase as the Northwest season ramps up.

Lettuce

• Iceberg: Production is improving, but supply and pricing remain inconsistent, with some quality concerns.
• Leaf Lettuce: Romaine and leaf lettuce availability is improving, although value-added products remain tight.

Vegetables

• Bell Peppers (Escalated): Supplies are tightening until new regional harvests begin.
• Eggplant: Strong Eastern supply and quality continue, while Western pricing remains higher.
• Slicer Cucumbers: Market is stable, though Eastern supply is expected to tighten as regional seasons end.
• Squash: Good supply is available across both coasts.
• English Cucumbers: Supply remains tight but is gradually improving.
• Green Beans: Eastern supply is steady, while Western supply remains limited with higher prices.

Melons

• Cantaloupe (Escalated): Domestic supply is tight due to production gaps, with shortages expected through early July.
• Honeydew (Escalated): Limited domestic supply continues following the end of offshore and Mexican seasons.
• Watermelon (Escalated): Prices remain elevated due to reduced imports, limited domestic supply, and weather delays.

Mixed Vegetables

• Tight Supply/High Markets: Artichokes, asparagus, broccolini, cilantro, fennel, green onions, rapini, spinach, and red cabbage remain in limited supply.
• Improving/Stable Supply: Broccoli, cauliflower, celery, carrots, garlic, ginger, kale, mushrooms, parsley, Napa cabbage, cabbage, and spring mix have stable or improving availability.
• Corn: Eastern supply remains tight with strong demand, while Western supply is improving.

Onions

• Escalated: California Central Valley and New Mexico are now the primary growing regions as Texas, Georgia, and desert production finishes, with freight costs influencing pricing.

Potatoes

• Russets: Larger sizes remain limited, keeping prices elevated.
• Red, White & Yukon: New crop supplies are available, though red and yellow potato markets remain firm.
• Sweet Potatoes: Good availability from North Carolina, supported by strong demand.

Tomatoes

• Roma tomato supply is improving as more growing regions begin harvest, while grape and cherry tomatoes remain tight due to strong demand and limited supply.