The Produce Blog

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending April 19, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Tariff Update:  Considering the recently imposed tariffs, we wanted to let you know that we are committed to consistently offering the highest quality of food, while recognizing how economic pressures affect your business. Del Bene is committed to sourcing locally whenever possible and the fact that Canada and Mexico are now exempt from tariffs, majority of our products are currently unaffected.  We are

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending April 12, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market remains stable, with a healthy supply of food service sized apples available. ASPARAGUS Asparagus supplies from Mexico remain tight, especially for larger sizes, due to rain and winds in Caborca, which have reduced yields. The market is more active with lower volumes from Mexico, but Peruvian production will ramp up in the coming weeks. AVOCADO Markets remain high with

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending April 5, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up The annual Spring transition moving operations from Yuma, AZ to Salinas, CA has begun a little early. Transition is driven by the need to follow the optimal growing seasons for produce, ensuring a year-round supply of fresh vegetables, particularly lettuce and other leafy greens. Apples The apple market remains stable, with a healthy supply of food service sized apples available. ASPARAGUS Supplies from

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending March 29, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market remains stable, so no need to worry about a sudden shortage. ASPARAGUS Asparagus supplies are tightening on both coasts, with erratic weather in Caborca impacting production. Suppliers will push to meet demand through the Easter holiday pull. San Luis Rio Colorado will help offset Caborca’s decline. Meanwhile, Peru is opening fields in late March and early April, providing a

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending March 22, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Apples The apple market is steady, with minor price drops for some varieties. Red Delicious, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, and Pink Lady apples are plentiful for foodservice sizes. However, Cosmic Crisp apples are mostly larger, making smaller sizes scarce, and Honeycrisp production is down by over 35%, driving prices above typical foodservice levels. ASPARAGUS Supplies from Mexico remain strong, with the