Market Alerts
Avocados – Supplies out of Mexico continue to be very tight, driving pricing to extreme highs in many markets. Quality is good on what little product is available.
Celery –Very light harvests out of Mexico and Central California continue to keep pricing high. Quality is fair, with abnormally leafy tops and seeder reported. The situation is expected to continue through the month of June. Avoid use where possible.
Lettuce – A short planting gap and extreme temperatures in Central California have slowed the harvest of head lettuces, including Iceberg, Romaine and Leaf. Quality is fair, and pricing is higher than normal.
Bell Peppers – Excessive heat in the Southeast has tightened supplies of Green Bell Peppers. Quality is fair, and pricing is slightly higher than normal.
Strawberries – Supplies remain tight, from the recent rain and heat in Central California. Quality is fair, with short shelf life and decay most commonly reported. Pricing is higher.
A Peek at Peak Seasons
Grapes – Quality is excellent out of California’s Coachella Valley.
Stone Fruit – California Peaches, Nectarines, Apricots and Plums are all available – ask your sales rep for recommendations!
Kale – Quality is very nice, with full bunches and vibrant color reported.
Squash – Quality and pricing are great on Zucchini.
Asparagus –Mexico and Peru are harvesting excellent quality in all sizes.
Watermelon – The Mexican and Southwestern U.S. harvest is yielding great quality with high sugar levels.
Specialty Melons – Juan Canary, Casaba and Crenshaw melons are starting to be harvested. Ask your sales rep for availability.
Weather Update
California: Temperatures colder than normal most of the week, with morning drizzle in most major growing areas.
Mexico: Warmer temperatures and scattered thunderstorms in the Central and Northern regions.
Southeastern U.S.: Very warm, humid conditions with widespread thunderstorms.
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Commodities at a Glance
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Apples: Quality is good, 125 CT and smaller sizes will be less available through summer |
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Asparagus: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Avocado: Quality is good, pricing is extremely high |
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Bell Peppers: Quality is fair to good, pricing is higher |
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Berries (Blackberries) : Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Blueberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Raspberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Strawberries): Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Broccoli: Quality is fair, pricing is steady |
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Brussels Sprouts: Quality is improving, pricing is steady |
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Carrots: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Cauliflower: Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Celery: Quality is fair, pricing is very high |
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Citrus (Lemons): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Limes): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Oranges): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Cucumbers: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Eggplant: Quality is fair to good, pricing is higher |
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Garlic: Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Grapes (Green): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Grapes (Red): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Green Onions: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Kale: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Lettuce Iceberg: Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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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 |
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Melon (Cantaloupe): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Melon (Honeydew): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Melon (Watermelon): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Onions: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Pears: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Pineapples: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Potatoes: Quality is good, pricing is higher on larger sizes |
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Potatoes (Colored): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Squash: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Stone Fruit: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Tomatoes: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
