The Produce Blog

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

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 31, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples Prices are steady, and the market remains unchanged. Foodservice sizes are plentiful. Small sizes are scarce in Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp. Some shippers are calling it quits for the season.  artichokes GOOD NEWS! California Artichokes are priced advantageously this May, with strong quality and steady supply, an excellent promotional opportunity for the second half of the month. ASPARAGUS Domestic supplies are strong

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 24, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market remains steady, with prices holding firm—reflecting the longevity of both the product and its storage capabilities. Supplies are strong for foodservice sizes across most varieties. However, Honeycrisp and Cosmic Crisp remain limited, especially in smaller sizes. Some shippers are beginning to wrap up their Honeycrisp season. artichokes GOOD NEWS! California Artichokes are priced advantageously this May, with strong quality

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 10, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market remains stable on the surface, but pressure is building. Most core varieties — Red Delicious, Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith — are holding steady, with ample foodservice sizes available. However, Cosmic Crisp and Honeycrisp are showing volatility. A surplus of oversized Cosmics has flooded the market, while smaller sizes are scarce. Honeycrisp, meanwhile, is down 35% amid tight supply and

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending May 10, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market remains stable overall, with minor price drops in some varieties. Foodservice sizes of Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, and Pink Lady are readily available. However, Cosmic Crisp and Honeycrisp are exceptions: Cosmic Crisp has a larger crop but fewer small sizes due to bigger fruit, while Honeycrisp supplies are down over 35%, pushing prices beyond typical