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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending July 5, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending July 5, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples  The apple market is expected to remain stable through the rest of June and into July. Some varieties are in shorter supply than others, with Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp, and to a lesser extent, Golden Delicious and Pink Lady, experiencing tighter availability. Currently, no gaps are anticipated between the old crop and the new. Some quality issues are expected from the storage crop

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending June 28, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 28, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market is expected to remain steady through the rest of June and into July. Supplies of some varieties are lighter, with Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp in particularly tight availability, followed by smaller volumes of Golden Delicious and Pink Lady. As of now, no gaps are anticipated between the old crop and the new. ASPARAGUS Asparagus supplies in Mexico continue to

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending June 21, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 21, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market is expected to remain stable through the rest of June and into July. While overall supply is steady, some varieties—particularly Honeycrisp, Cosmic Crisp, and, to a lesser extent, Golden Delicious—are experiencing tighter availability. At this time, no supply gaps are anticipated between the end of the old crop and the start of the new season. ASPARAGUS Domestic supplies remain

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending June 14, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 14, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market remains stable, with prices holding steady— underscoring the product’s shelf life and excellent storage qualities. Supply levels are strong for most varieties in foodservice sizes. However, availability of Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp apples continues to be limited, particularly in the smaller size ranges. artichokes California Artichokes are becoming promotable again as May ends. Competitive pricing and excellent quality are

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Produce Market Report for the Week Ending June 7, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending June 7, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market remains stable, with prices holding firmly highlighting the durability of the product and its excellent storage qualities. Supply is strong across most varieties, particularly foodservice sizes. However, availability remains limited for Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp apples, especially in smaller sizes. artichokes California Artichokes are becoming promotable again as May ends. Competitive pricing and excellent quality are expected to continue

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