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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending November 7, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending November 7, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples 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. ASPARAGUS

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending October 31, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending October 25, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples New crop apples are underway for most varieties. Pink Lady’s should start in a small way later this week with at least a few shippers. All varieties are running heavy to the larger sizes and food service sized apples are tight because of it. This is a light apple crop overall and the market, while manageable, is likely to stay higher than

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending October 25, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending October 25, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples New crop apples are underway for most varieties. Pink Lady’s should start in a small way later this week with at least a few shippers. All varieties are running heavy to the larger sizes and food service sized apples are tight because of it. This is a light apple crop overall and the market, while manageable, is likely to stay higher than

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending October 17, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending October 17, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The new-crop apple parade is officially underway, although nobody has yet bothered to install a marching band. Galas and Honeycrisp are leading the charge, with Granny Smith and Golds stumbling along behind them. Reds and Fujis are waiting in the wings, while Pink Ladies are apparently taking their sweet time. ASPARAGUS Asparagus prices are gradually easing as supplies increase, with Southern Baja

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending October 10, 2026

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending October 10, 2026 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The new-crop apple parade is officially underway—though nobody has managed to find a marching band yet. Galas and Honeycrisp are leading the way, with Granny Smith and Golds following close behind. Reds and Fujis are waiting in the wings, while Pink Ladies are, true to form, taking their sweet time. ASPARAGUS ALERT: Mexican asparagus supplies remain limited, though improving availability is helping ease

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