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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending September 5, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending September 5, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples School demand and limited availability are putting upward pressure on the apple market. Fujis, Pinks, Reds, Golds, and Grannys are all seeing price increases, with Fujis expected to be nearly nonexistent over the next two weeks. Gala and Honeycrisp are the bright spots, with new-crop harvesting underway and the Gala market remaining stable. ASPARAGUS ALERT: Mexican asparagus remains in very limited supply, with

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending August 29, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending August 29, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples School demand and limited availability are putting upward pressure on the apple market. Fujis, Pinks, Reds, Golds, and Granny’s are all seeing higher prices, while Gala and Honeycrisp remain the bright spots. New crop harvest is underway, and the Gala market remains stable. ASPARAGUS ALERT: Asparagus supply remains tight, with steady demand keeping prices elevated. Mexico continues to face quality and availability issues,

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending August 22, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending August 22, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples School demand and limited availability are putting upward pressure on the apple market. Reds, Golds, and Grannys are all seeing higher prices. Fujis and Pinks are mostly steady, but supplies remain light. Gala is the bright spot, with the new crop harvest underway and the market remaining stable. ASPARAGUS ALERT: Asparagus supply remains tight, keeping prices elevated despite steady demand. Mexico continues to

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending August 15, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending August 15, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market is expected to remain relatively steady over the next few weeks. Golden Delicious supplies continue to tighten, driving prices higher as shippers wrap up the season. Red Delicious inventories are also declining, while Gala and Granny Smith supplies remain adequate. Shipments of the new Gala crop are expected to begin shortly. Fuji and Pink Lady supplies continue to run

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending August 8, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending August 8, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market is expected to remain mostly steady over the next few weeks. Supplies of Golden Delicious continue to tighten, driving prices higher as shippers wrap up the season. Red Delicious inventories are also declining, while Gala and Granny Smith supplies remain adequate. New crop Gala is expected to begin shipping shortly. Fuji and Pink Lady supplies continue to run lighter

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