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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending June 6 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 6, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The seasonal drawdown in inventories is expected to accelerate through June. While this tightening in supply will coincide with the typical seasonal slowdown in demand, price increases are expected to remain relatively modest. Reds and Golds are likely to experience the greatest impact, with Fujis and Pinks also beginning to tighten. Granny Smiths, however, remain in ample supply and are not expected

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending May 30, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 30, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The seasonal drawdown in inventories is expected to accelerate through June, aligning with the typical seasonal slowdown in demand. As a result, only modest upward pressure on pricing is anticipated. Reds and Golds are expected to experience the greatest impact, while Fujis and Pinks are also beginning to tighten. Granny Smiths, however, remain in strong supply and are not expected to see

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending May 23, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 23, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The seasonal decline in inventories is expected to accelerate in June, though softer seasonal demand should help keep price increases relatively modest. Reds and Golds will see the greatest supply pressure, with Fujis and Pinks also beginning to tighten. Granny Smith apples, however, remain in good supply and are expected to carry through smoothly until the new crop arrives.  ASPARAGUS The asparagus

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending May 16, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 16, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The market remains steady with minimal overall movement. Supplies are declining seasonally and are expected to stay aligned with softer demand in May. As schools break for summer, pricing should hold close to current levels. Retail bag programs continue to absorb a significant share of smaller fruit, prompting foodservice buyers to adjust with alternative sizes. Availability of 100-count and smaller fruit remains

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending May 9, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 9, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The market remains steady overall. Supplies are seasonally declining and are expected to come into balance with softer demand in May. As schools break for summer, pricing should remain close to current levels. Retail bag programs continue to absorb a significant portion of smaller fruit, requiring foodservice customers to adapt by utilizing alternative sizes. Availability of 100-count and smaller fruit remains tight

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