Market Alerts
Asparagus - Prices are higher as a result of the supply being limited due weather patterns in Mexico.
Blueberries - Pricing this week is higher than usual because of delays in shipping.
Broccoli - Demand exceeds supply at the moment, so prices are high and supply is limited.
Brussels Sprouts - Supplies remain tight and quality is lower.
Cauliflower - Supplies are limited due to recent heat.
Citrus (Lemons & Oranges) - Pricing is higher on lemons, and the quality of oranges is fair.
Garlic - Pricing is higher and supplies remain tight.
Green Onions - Prices are beginning to drop, but still remain higher. Quality is fair.
Herbs (Chervil) - Quality is poor and supplies are non existent.
Lettuce (Iceberg & Romaine) - Quality is fair and supply is limited, resulting in higher prices.
Melons (Honeydew) - While their quality is looking great, the supply has become tight causing higher pricing.
A Peek at Peak Seasons
Blackberries
Cabbage (Green & Red)
Carrots
Celery
Cilantro
Citrus (Limes)
Grapes (Green & Red)
Kale
Melon (Cantaloupe)
Weather Update
California – Temperatures well above average this week due to pressure systems keeping winds offshore.
Mexico – Mostly dry this week with very few isolated storms.
Florida – Continued showers through the week, expect thunderstorms in the afternoons.
Arizona – Temperatures in the upper 90's to lower 100's, and slight chances of thunderstorms periodically through the week.
Ohio – Mostly sunny this week, with higher temps through Thursday.
Commodities at a Glance
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Apples: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Asparagus: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Avocado: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supplies are limited |
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Bell Peppers: Quality is good on all, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Blackberries) : Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Blueberries): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Berries (Raspberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Strawberries): Quality is fair, pricing is steady |
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Broccoli: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Brussels Sprouts: Quality is fair, pricing is lower, supply is limited |
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Carrots: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Cauliflower: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Celery: Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Citrus (Lemons): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited. Organic is good quality with lower pricing. |
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Citrus (Limes): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Oranges): Quality is fair, supply is limited |
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Cucumbers: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Eggplant: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Garlic: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Grapes (Green): Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Grapes (Red): Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Green Onions: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Kale: Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Lettuce Iceberg: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Lettuce Leaf: Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Lettuce Leaf (Tender): Quality is good, pricing is steady. Organic spinach quality is fair, supply is limited with higher prices. |
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Melon (Cantaloupe): Quality is great, pricing is higher, supply is steady |
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Melon (Honeydew): Quality is great, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Melon (Watermelon): Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Onions: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Pears: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Pineapples: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Potatoes: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Potatoes (Colored): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is steady |
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Squash: Quality is good with steady supplies |
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Stone Fruit: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Tomatoes: Quality is good, pricing is higher on roma and rounds |
