PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

 

 

Avocados

 

• Markets remain steady across all regions.
• California has excellent quality and strong supply, while Mexican demand remains high.
• Peruvian supplies are steady, and Colombian supplies remain tight.

 

Pineapples

 

• Escalated: Costa Rican supply is steady, but Mexican production is declining.
• Larger fruit is becoming more available, while crownless and organic supplies remain limited.

 

Grapes

 

• Markets are stable with improving supplies.
• Production is increasing as California's San Joaquin Valley season begins.

 

Bananas

 

• Supply remains stable despite rising school demand.
• Overall fruit quality continues to be very good.

 

Apples & Pears

 

• Apple markets remain steady.
• Pear season is ending, with existing inventories expected to bridge supply until the new crop.

 

Berries

 

• Strawberry supplies are steady but impacted by weather.
• Blueberries remain limited due to uneven production.
• Blackberry and raspberry markets remain elevated as Mexican volumes decline ahead of stronger West Coast production.

 

California Citrus

 

Lemons

 

• Escalated: Supplies remain tight, keeping prices elevated.
• Most fruit is coming from California's District Two, with limited imports.

 

Oranges

 

• Escalated: Supplies remain tight with strong demand.
• Valencia oranges are peaking, while Navels have 3–4 weeks remaining.
• Smaller fruit sizes continue to be limited.

 

Limes

 

• Supply, quality, and demand remain good.
• Smaller sizes are plentiful, while larger fruit remains limited.

 

Stone Fruit

 

• California production is nearing full volume.
• Peaches and nectarines are increasing in size, reducing smaller fruit availability.
• Pluot season has started, while Washington cherry season is gradually winding down.

 

California Lettuce

 

• Lettuce supplies continue to improve, easing market prices.
• Quality remains generally good despite lighter weights.

 

Eastern & Western Vegetables

 

Bell Peppers

 

• Western markets are stronger due to increased demand.
• Eastern peppers remain tight with elevated pricing.

 

Eggplant

 

• Eastern supplies are abundant with good quality.
• California production is improving but remains higher priced than the East.

 

Slicer Cucumbers

 

• Markets remain stable with increased Mexican production.
• Eastern supplies are expected to tighten as local seasons finish.

 

Squash

 

• Good supplies are available across both coasts.
• Multiple growing regions are supporting consistent availability.

 

English Cucumbers

 

• Watch: Production remains below demand due to lower yields in Mexico and Canada.
• Supplies are slowly improving.

 

Green Beans

 

• Western supplies are tightening as demand increases.
• Eastern supplies remain very limited with higher prices.

 

Melons

 

Cantaloupe

 

• Domestic supplies remain limited following the end of offshore production.
• California production is recovering after whitefly impacts.

 

Honeydew

 

• Domestic supplies remain tight following production gaps.
• Whitefly damage continues to impact availability.

 

Watermelon

 

• Prices remain elevated due to lower Mexican imports.
• Rain has delayed Southeastern harvests, tightening supply.

 

Mixed Vegetables

 

Artichokes

 

• Escalated: Good quality but limited supply.

 

Asparagus

 

• Escalated: Weather continues to affect production conditions.

 

Broccoli

 

• Supplies remain strong with steady markets.

 

Broccolini & Sweet Baby Broccoli

 

• Demand exceeds limited supplies.
• Prices are expected to continue rising over the coming weeks.

 

Brussels Sprouts

 

• Supplies are slightly limited but quality remains good.
• Markets are expected to remain steady with possible increases.

 

Carrots

 

• Good availability across all sizes from Bakersfield.

 

Cauliflower

 

• Strong supplies and good quality continue.
• Markets are expected to remain steady.

 

Celery

 

• Supplies are improving as Salinas production increases.
• Prices continue to ease.

 

Cilantro

 

• Supplies remain very tight amid strong demand.
• Normal customer volumes are still expected to be covered.

 

Corn

 

• Eastern supplies remain tight with higher pricing.
• Western supplies are improving with better quality.

 

Fennel

 

• Low yields continue to limit supply.
• Elevated pricing is expected to continue.

 

Garlic

 

• California harvest continues with good quality.
• Mexican supplies are supplementing production.

 

Ginger

 

• Supplies and pricing remain steady.

 

Cabbage

 

• Green cabbage remains steady with moderate demand.
• Red cabbage supplies remain tighter with higher pricing.

 

Green Onions

 

• Watchlist: Supplies remain tight and prices stay elevated.

 

Kale

 

• Supplies and quality remain strong.

 

Mushrooms

 

• Excellent supply and availability continue.

 

Napa Cabbage

 

• Escalated: Supplies and quality are improving.

 

Parsley

 

• Escalated: Good supply and quality continue.

 

Rapini

 

• Good quality but limited supply keeps markets firm.

 

Red Cabbage

 

• Watchlist: Supplies remain light despite good quality.

 

Snow & Sugar Snap Peas

 

• Watchlist: Supplies remain steady with lower pricing and fair-to-good quality.

 

Spinach

 

• Watchlist: Supplies remain limited, though quality is good.

 

Spring Mix

 

• Supplies continue to meet demand with stable markets.

 

Onions

 

• Escalated: Tight supplies and lower yields continue to support elevated prices.
• Relief is expected once Pacific Northwest production increases.

 

Potatoes

 

• Escalated: Large potato supplies remain limited due to storage and packing issues.
• Washington quality is good, but larger sizes and sweet potatoes remain tight.

 

Tomatoes

 

• Supplies of round and Roma tomatoes are improving as Eastern production moves north.
• California production remains strong with good quality.
• Overall availability is increasing, although grape tomatoes remain limited.