PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Fruits

• Avocados: Mexico supplies are good with steady-to-higher pricing; 48ct and larger sizes and #2 grade are tight, while smaller fruit is plentiful.

• Pineapples: Escalated with supplies expected to tighten through early November; open-market availability is limited and crownless and organic fruit remain very tight.

• Grapes: Supplies are improving as San Joaquin Valley production begins, with markets in good condition.

• Bananas: Supply remains stable despite strong school-season demand, with very good quality.

• Apples & Pears: Market should remain mostly steady, but Golden and Red Delicious supplies are tightening while Gala and Granny Smith remain adequate; Fuji and Pink Lady are lighter than normal. Washington pears have started shipping, while California Bartletts are ahead of schedule.

• Blackberries: Supplies are improving from Mexico and the West Coast, easing the market.

• Blueberries: Strong production from Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, and Michigan is improving availability and putting downward pressure on pricing.

• Raspberries: Supplies increased with good quality and steady pricing.

• Strawberries: Escalated as supplies remain very tight through August, with demand exceeding availability; Santa Maria production begins next week.

• Lemons: Escalated with tight supplies and strong demand keeping prices elevated; offshore fruit is available.

• California Valencia Oranges: Escalated with larger sizes plentiful but 113ct and 138ct very limited; flexibility on sizing is recommended.

• Limes: Escalated with supply expected to remain stable for about three weeks before tightening as Mexican production declines.

• Stone Fruit: Peaches, plums, and nectarines are in full production with improved sizing; small plums remain plentiful and well-priced, while Chilean kiwi supplies are tighter.

California Lettuce & Leafy Greens

• Romaine/Green Leaf/Romaine Hearts: Supplies and quality are strong, with aggressive pricing available for large-volume orders.

• Spinach/Arugula/Spring Mix: Supplies remain strong with good quality and sufficient volume for normal demand.

Eastern & Western Vegetables

• Bell Peppers: California markets remain soft due to good production and light demand, while East Coast heat and rain may affect quality and yields.

• Eggplant: Increasing production is improving availability, with promotional volumes expected in the East and Midwest.

• Slicer Cucumbers: Markets are mostly steady with good promotional opportunities and improving supplies in New York and the Midwest.

• Squash: Supplies are plentiful with attractive pricing.

• English Cucumbers: On Alert as lower yields have tightened supplies, although availability is beginning to improve.

• Green Beans: Western supplies are tightening and prices are strengthening, while Eastern beans remain very tight with sharply higher pricing.

• Cantaloupe: New Westside California production has good supplies, particularly 9-count, with promotional opportunities.

• Honeydew: New Westside California production has good supplies, especially 5-count, with promotional opportunities.

• Watermelon: Demand remains steady, with supplies available from California, the Southeast, and Texas.

Mixed Vegetables

• Artichokes: Good availability across most sizes.

• Asparagus: Escalated as Mexico and Peru face ongoing supply and quality issues, keeping supplies tight and prices elevated.

• Broccoli/Broccoli Crowns: Strong supplies and good quality are keeping the market steady.

• Broccolini/Sweet Baby Broccoli: Market increasing as very strong demand exceeds low production, with further increases expected.

• Brussels Sprouts: Strong supplies and good quality; market should remain steady but could increase next week.

• Carrots: Supply remains steady with no major changes.

• Cauliflower: Strong supplies across growing regions should keep the market steady.

• Celery: Market remains firm, with escalated pricing on value-added products and insect pressure affecting yields.

• Cilantro: Supplies are very tight with strong demand, keeping the market active.

• Corn: Eastern supply is tight with strong demand and higher pricing, while Western supply is improving with lower pricing.

• Fennel: Lower yields are causing shortages, with escalated pricing expected until supplies improve.

• Garlic: California production is progressing with good quality, supplemented by Mexican supplies.

• Ginger: Supplies and pricing remain steady.

• Cabbage: Green cabbage is mostly steady while red cabbage is higher, with fair supply and good quality.

• Green Onions: Watchlist as supplies remain tight and the market stays high.

• Green Kale: Strong supplies and quality are expected to continue.

• Mushrooms: Excellent supplies and availability.

• Napa Cabbage: Supplies and quality are improving.

• Parsley: Good supplies and quality for both curly and Italian varieties.

• Rapini: Good quality but light supply and strong pricing.

• Red Cabbage: Good quality but limited supplies.

• Snow & Sugar Snap Peas: Markets are lower with steady supplies expected over the next 10–14 days; quality is fair to good.

• Spinach: Supplies are limited with some growers, but quality remains good.

• Spring Mix: Market is mostly steady with supplies meeting demand.

Onions

• Onions: Escalated as lower yields and freight costs are keeping prices elevated; conditions are expected to continue until new Pacific Northwest supplies arrive.

Potatoes

• Potatoes: Escalated with tightening supplies, especially large sizes; Washington has good quality but limited sizing, while Florida yellows and North Carolina sweet potatoes remain tight.

Tomatoes

• Tomatoes: Supplies remain adequate with improving quality; California and Baja continue strong production, while increased regional production should improve availability in the coming weeks.