PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Fruits

• Avocados: Prices are easing as supply improves from Flora Loca, California, and upcoming Peruvian volume.

• Pineapples: Supply is strong, quality is good, and markets are steady to lower.

• Grapes: Good quality overall, with California (Coachella) commanding higher prices than Mexico.

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

• Apples: Market is balanced with steady pricing; smaller sizes remain tight until the new crop arrives.

• Pears: Supplies continue to tighten, especially Anjou, Bosc, and Red Anjou varieties, while new California Bartletts begin later this month.

• Blueberries (Escalated): Very limited supply due to regional transitions, creating a short-term market gap.

• Raspberries: Stable production and lighter demand are softening prices.

• Strawberries: Supply remains light, but quality is generally good; prices have declined this week.

Citrus

• Lemons (Escalated): Supplies remain extremely tight, with strong pricing expected through June.

• Oranges (Escalated): Valencia oranges dominate supply; Navel oranges and smaller fruit remain limited and expensive.

• Limes: Good supply and quality, with markets steady to lower.

Stone Fruit

• California peaches, plums, and nectarines are in full production and running early.

• Apricot season is winding down, while pluot season is beginning.

• Washington cherry season has started with high prices expected to ease as volume increases.

Lettuce

• Iceberg (Escalated): Tight supply, quality concerns, and high prices continue due to weather and disease pressure.

• Leaf Lettuce/Romaine (Escalated): Low yields are keeping supplies tight and prices elevated, though some relief is expected as summer demand decreases.

Vegetables

Peppers & Eggplant

• Bell pepper supplies are improving, and prices are expected to soften in coming weeks.

• Eggplant remains limited, but increasing Georgia production should improve availability.

Cucumbers & Squash

• Slicer Cucumbers (Escalated): Supplies remain tight but should improve as new growing regions come online.

• English Cucumbers: Reduced yields have tightened supply, though volumes are gradually improving.

• Squash supplies are strong, especially from Georgia, with promotable pricing available.

Green Beans

• Eastern supplies are steady, while western markets remain tight with stronger pricing.

Melons

• Cantaloupe (Escalated): Low yields and sizing challenges are keeping supplies tight through June.

• Honeydew: Larger sizes remain limited, but overall quality is good.

• Watermelon: Reduced imports and limited domestic supply continue to push prices higher.

Mixed Vegetables

Tight / Escalated Items

• Artichokes: Limited supplies but good quality.

• Asparagus: Remains tight but is expected to improve gradually.

• Broccolini & Sweet Baby Broccoli: Demand exceeds supply, with prices expected to continue rising.

• Carrots (Escalated): Jumbo carrots remain tight, though conditions are improving.

• Cilantro: Very tight supplies with strong demand.

• Fennel: Low yields are causing shortages and elevated pricing.

• Green Onions (Watchlist): Supplies remain tight and prices high.

• Rapini: Light supply and strong market conditions.

• Red Cabbage (Watchlist): Supplies remain limited.

• Spinach (Watchlist): Availability is limited despite good quality.

Stable / Improving Items

• Broccoli supplies are improving and prices are easing.

• Brussels sprouts are stable with fair-to-good supply.

• Cauliflower markets are slightly lower with steady supply.

• Celery remains somewhat tight but should improve with new harvests.

• Garlic and ginger supplies are stable.

• Green cabbage remains steady.

• Kale supply and quality are strong.

• Mushrooms have excellent availability.

• Napa cabbage (Escalated): Supply and quality are improving.

• Parsley (Escalated): Supply and quality are both good.

• Snow peas and sugar snap peas have steady supplies and lower markets.

• Spring mix remains balanced with demand.

Onions

• Escalated: Texas, Georgia, and California desert seasons are ending, with California Central Valley and New Mexico taking over production. Freight costs remain a major market factor.

Potatoes

• Russets: Larger sizes are becoming harder to find, pushing prices higher.

• Red, White & Yukon: Storage supplies are ending while new crop production is shipping; red and yellow potato prices are increasing.

• Sweet Potatoes: Good availability from North Carolina, though strong demand is keeping markets active.

Tomatoes

• Supplies remain generally adequate as production transitions between growing regions.

• Increasing production from new regions is expected to maintain stable availability through June and into summer.