Skip to content
Del Bene's Quick & Quality Produce Delivery for Michigan's Culinary Masters! Download Our Market Report
Download Our Latest Market Report
Branches of pears
Pear Tree
Fresh Perspectives

The Produce Blog

Navigate the ever-changing produce landscape with our expert insights, seasonal updates, and tips for maximizing your ingredients’ potential in the kitchen.

Produce Market Report for the Week Ending January 04, 2025

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending January 04, 2025 Market down Market Steady Market Up Berries Strawberries California, Baja, Central Mexico, and Florida are all harvesting product. Once picking schedules return to normal after the New Year, supply levels and prices will come back. Blueberries Prices are holding favorable and relatively steady with strong supplies continuing to come in from Peru. The quality has been consistent with good sizing and supreme flavor. Both Chile and Mexico are beginning to ship

Read More

Produce Market Report for the Week Ending December 21, 2024

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending December 21, 2024 Market down Market Steady Market Up Berries Strawberries Harvest volumes are down in all growing areas with no relief expected until late-December at the earliest.  California production has been slowed by rain. Volume out of Mexico remains limited.  We won’t see any major improvement in pricing until Florida ramps up production within the next few weeks. Blueberries Strong supplies and outstanding quality continue to arrive from Peru.  Mexico and Chile

Read More

Produce Market Report for the Week Ending December 14, 2024

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending December 14, 2024 Market down Market Steady Market Up Berries Strawberries Harvest volumes are down in all growing areas with no relief expected until late-December at the earliest.  California production has been slowed by rain. Volume out of Mexico remains limited.  Florida is just getting underway although no significant volume is projected until mid to late-December. Blueberries Strong supplies and outstanding quality continue to arrive from Peru.  Mexico is also shipping light supplies. 

Read More

Produce Market Report for the Week Ending December 7, 2024

Market Report Market Forecast For the week ending December 7, 2024 Market down Market Steady Market Up Berries Strawberries Harvest volumes are down in all growing areas with no relief expected until late-December at the earliest.  California, already struggling with production, is expecting heavy rainfall which could result in further harvest delays.  Both Mexico is starting to see signs of improvement, but still only shipping light supplies.  Florida is just getting underway although no significant volume is projected until mid

Read More

Weekly Market Report

Subscribe now to get the latest updates on fresh produce, market trends, and special offers delivered straight to your inbox.