For the week ending November 7, 2026
Availability increased on all varieties this week. Pinks continue to trail the rest but were still in better volume than last week. Sizing continues to run large across all varieties, creating tight supplies of foodservice-sized fruit. Overall, this is a lighter apple crop, and while the market remains manageable, prices for most varieties are expected to remain above last year’s levels.
ALERT: Mexican asparagus supplies continue to tighten as weather-related losses, reduced yields, and lower production keep availability well below demand. Small and Tips remain the primary sizes available, while Standard is limited and Large is mostly sold out. West Coast shippers continue reducing programs and relying more on Peruvian product, though Peru is also seeing lower yields and earlier-than-expected El Niño impacts. Supplies are expected to remain tight through Thanksgiving and the transition into Caborca, with more stable availability not anticipated until early February.
ON WATCH: Avocado markets are increasing due to the protest in Michoacan, with both the Flora Loca and Adventajada crops currently in production. Dry matter and oil content are in the mid-to-high 20% range, resulting in similar ripening characteristics between the two crops. Peak sizing continues to be 48-counts and 60-counts. We will continue to monitor the market and provide updates if conditions change.
ALERT
ALERT: CMEX and Baja production is on the rise as growing regions move past the weather-related problems that caused issues over the last several weeks.
Supplies remain steady from CMEX and Peru on conventional fruit. Organic offerings remain very light, with demand continuing to exceed supply.
Similar to blackberry production, numbers are expected to increase through November, bringing markets lower.
ALERT: Santa Maria is on a downward harvest trend as it moves later into the season. Oxnard production remains light as growers recover from recent weather events, with very low harvest numbers as fruit continues to color on the plants. CMEX and Baja are off to a slow start due to recent El Niño-related rain events. Markets remain extremely short, with demand exceeding supply across all growing regions.
ON WATCH
ON WATCH: Broccoli supplies have improved, with better availability as production increases and harvest volumes recover. While Diamondback Moth pressure continues to affect some fields, overall supply conditions are improving. Market pricing continues to trend higher due to strong demand and ongoing production challenges.
ALERT: Brussels sprout supplies remain tight due to ongoing insect pressure, which continues to impact yields and availability. As demand increases, market conditions are expected to strengthen, leading to a modest rise in pricing.
Cauliflower supplies are improving as more fields come into production and harvest volumes increase. While some suppliers may still experience gaps into next week, overall availability continues to improve. Increased production is supporting promotional volumes, and the market is expected to remain steady as supplies continue to strengthen.
Carrot supplies remain steady, with Lancaster/Cuyama continuing as the primary growing region. Production will gradually transition to Bakersfield next month. Sizing and availability remain good across all pack sizes.
Star Ruby grapefruit are available, peaking on 48-counts, and are shipping from Riverside and the San Joaquin Valley.
The lemon market remains steady as District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) continues to ramp up production. District 2 (Ventura County/Oxnard) remains limited, while District 3 (Arizona/California Desert) provides much of the current supply. Peak sizing remains 140-count and larger.
Lime prices continue to rise as wet weather in Veracruz, Mexico, slows harvesting. Supplies are primarily 175–230 count, with 250 count remaining limited. Minor blanching and oil spotting are being reported, but overall quality remains good. Markets are expected to stay elevated into next week before easing in the coming weeks.
ON WATCH: Valencia season is wrapping up as the new Navel crop continues to ramp up. Early production is peaking on 113-count and 138-count fruit, with all shippers expected to transition to Navels by the end of October.
Celery open-market pricing has stabilized after strengthening at the start of the month. The market is expected to remain steady through Thanksgiving. Santa Maria and Salinas continue to offer good availability across all sizes. Quality remains above average across most shippers.
Eastern supplies are transitioning from North Carolina to Georgia as the season winds down. Baja volume remains light, while Sonora production continues to increase. Improved weather is expected to support better volume and quality next week.
Georgia is at peak production, providing promotable volumes and strong quality over the next two weeks before supplies begin to gradually decline. In the West, supplies remain light, though mainland Mexico is expected to increase production next week, which should help ease market conditions.
The 2026 California garlic crop continues to ship and is expected to remain available through late September. Quality is good, and supplies continue to meet expectations as the season progresses.
The domestic grape market is finally working through the heavy supplies that persisted throughout the summer, with most shippers now nearing the end of harvest. However, a substantial volume of storage grapes remains available, having been harvested into totes for later packing. Domestic green grapes are expected to overlap with imports next month, and at this point, we are not anticipating a gap in either red or green grape supplies during the transition.
ON WATCH
Green onion supplies continue to improve out of Mexico. The market is expected to remain mostly steady into next week.
ALERTS
ALERT: Supplies remain extremely light in both the Salinas Valley and Santa Maria as lower yields and ongoing INSV pressure continue to limit production. Huron is beginning to come online, providing some additional supply, but overall availability remains limited. Industry-wide shortages continue to challenge shippers, while quality concerns include outer-leaf discoloration, misshapen heads, and occasional insect damage. Expect light supplies and higher markets to continue as strong demand, reduced yields, and disease pressure keep availability tight.
ALERT: Romaine disease pressure remains light, while green and red leaf conditions continue to improve in the Salinas Valley and Southern California. However, supplies remain below budget, with demand exceeding harvest volumes and keeping availability tight. Romaine hearts remain moderately available, but ongoing supply constraints have pushed markets into higher pricing. Expect markets to remain strong as demand continues to exceed supply.
Good quality and supplies continue across all tender leaf items. Improved availability has supported promotions, while other row crops remain tight.
Kale supplies and quality remain good, with conditions expected to stay steady into next week.
Domestic cantaloupes continue to ship from Central California as the Westside season nears an end, with fruit peaking on 9-count. Cooler weather and lower yields have pushed markets higher. Yuma production is beginning, though virus pressure is expected to limit early supplies. Offshore product will become available at the end of November.
Domestic honeydews continue to ship from Central California as the Westside season nears an end, with fruit peaking on 5-count. Cooler weather and lower yields have pushed markets higher. Nogales production is expected to begin toward the end of the month, with offshore product becoming available at the end of November.
Watermelon demand and supplies continue to decline as cooler weather impacts growing regions. Nogales crossings have begun in limited volumes, with better supplies expected as production increases.
Storage onion harvest is in full swing, with better yields across the region. Supplies remain steady despite a strong market, while freight costs continue to drive pricing.
Pear sizing continues to skew large, with 100-count and smaller fruit remaining limited. Similar to the apple market, foodservice-sized pears are expected to stay tight throughout the season, keeping FOB prices elevated.
ON WATCH: Green Bells: Supplies are light as Northern California winds down and Coachella begins harvest. Georgia has also started harvesting, but volumes remain limited. Nogales supplies are expected to begin arriving by mid-to-late November. Colored Bells: Eastern Canadian production is winding down, while Western Canada and Central Mexico continue to provide steady volume and good quality. Western Canadian supplies are expected to last into November, weather permitting.
ON WATCH: Weather-related challenges continue to reduce pineapple production, with El Niño expected to keep supplies tight through November. Contract orders should remain unaffected, but open-market availability will be limited, supporting higher prices. Crownless 8-count and 10-count, along with organic pineapples, remain the tightest items. Overall quality remains good.
New crop potatoes are in storage, with 40–80 count sizes remaining in high demand and expected to stay tight throughout the season. Washington potatoes continue to produce great quality, peaking on mid sizes, while larger and smaller counts remain snug. California and North Carolina sweet potatoes remain limited until new crop is available, and Mississippi sweets are off to a slow start.
East Coast: Georgia and Florida volume continues to increase, easing prices. Quality and supplies remain good. West Coast: Central Coast production is winding down, with the season ending by mid-November. Quality remains good. Mexico: Sonora production continues to increase, with markets expected to soften as supplies improve.
The domestic stone fruit season is winding down, with limited peach supplies and good availability on plums. Domestic kiwi, Asian pears, pomegranates, and persimmons remain in good supply, offering seasonal variety for school menus.
ALERT: Rounds: Supplies remain extremely limited as California winds down, Florida starts slowly, and Mexico faces weather-related delays. Markets remain elevated. Romas: Supplies remain tight as Eastern production transitions to Florida and California winds down. Central Mexico is expected to improve in the coming weeks. Grape: Demand continues to exceed limited supplies as weather-related quality issues persist in Baja and Central Mexico. Markets are expected to remain elevated until November.
*The data contained in the Del Bene Market Report is provided for informational purposes only, is not tailored to your specific purchasing needs, and is not intended as a substitute for any other publicly available market data or information. The Del Bene market report is compiled from the last-received market data provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and/or other market sources. The Del Bene Market Report is subject to change without notice. Nothing herein is the opinion of Del Bene Produce neither assumes any legal liability nor makes any warranty or guaranty, either express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy or usefulness of this information.
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