The Produce Blog

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending July 25, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market is expected to remain mostly steady through July. Gold Delicious and Red Delicious supplies continue to tighten, with modest price increases expected as availability declines. Gala and Granny Smith remain well supplied, keeping those markets stable, while Fuji and Pink Lady volumes are lighter than normal but pricing has held steady. ASPARAGUS Mexican asparagus supplies remain limited, keeping FOB

Dear Chefs,  This past week brought an unexpected challenge when we lost power for a few days after the wind storms last weekend. Thanks to our backup generator, we were able to keep our coolers running and our harvested produce fresh until power was restored.   While we were fortunate to avoid losing produce, disruptions like this can have ripple effects on a farm. Power lost to irrigation timers, tunnel fans, and electric fences (not to mention more time spent managing

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending July 18, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples Galas and Granny Smiths remain in good supply. New-crop Wildfire Galas are just a couple of weeks away, followed by Granny Smiths about two weeks later. Honeycrisp prices are easing as shippers prepare for next month’s new crop. Red and Golden Delicious have finally seen modest price increases as inventories continue to tighten. ASPARAGUS Asparagus supplies remain tight, with strong demand, elevated

Dear Chefs,  The early July heat wave is keeping us busy. We’re starting chores before sunrise, checking crops throughout the day, and making sure our staff spends plenty of time in the shade to stay cool! The hot weather is helping crops grow, but it also means keeping a close eye on soil moisture and plant health.   We’ve gotten small handfuls of all our hot crops – tomatoes, zucchini, peppers, and cucumbers. We expect harvests to pick up in the next week and all these favorite summer crops will

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending July 11, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples Honeycrisp prices continue to trend downward as shippers begin feeling pressure from the upcoming new crop, which is expected next month. Meanwhile, the Red Delicious and Golden Delicious markets have finally started to respond to tightening inventories. While the increases have been modest, it’s the first meaningful upward movement we’ve seen in several weeks. In contrast, Gala and Granny Smith apples remain