For the week ending June 20, 2025
The apple market is expected to remain steady through June. Some shippers are nearing the end of their Golden Delicious season, while others expect supplies into July. Red Delicious supplies are tightening, but the market remains stable. Gala and Granny Smith volumes are stronger than they’ve been in months. Pink Lady and Fuji supplies are somewhat limited, though pricing is steady. Honeycrisp demand has slowed, leading some shippers to offer promotions to boost movement.
Mexican and West Coast asparagus supplies remain abundant as strong Baja volume and an earlier steady Central Mexico season continue to outpace demand. Weak movement especially in California due to high freight costs is keeping pressure on the market and additional Northern Baja production in July should keep supplies steady through summer and fall. Peru is starting to ramp up with northern harvests beginning this week increasing summer arrivals though competition from Mexico Canada and domestic production continues to weigh on prices. As remaining domestic and Canadian regions wind down supplies are expected to tighten and help support a stronger market. DelBene Produce has Michigan asparagus in stock and shipping.
The avocado market is beginning to stabilize, with pricing easing compared to the past several weeks. Additional relief could be on the way as Flora Loca volumes increase each week. Current Negra fruit is showing dry matter and oil content in the mid-to-high 30s, resulting in excellent eating quality but faster ripening. The Flora Loca crop is just starting in limited quantities and is expected to build steadily as more growers receive harvest approvals. With dry matter and oil content around 24, Flora Loca fruit is taking longer to ripen than the late-season Negra crop. California production remains active, and Peru is expected to increase shipments in late June and early July. We will continue to monitor the market and provide updates as conditions change.
ALERT
CMEX volume is beginning to slow as California production ramps up. Expect firmer markets heading into the weekend.
ALERT: Product shortage and elevated price – CEMEX production has ended, while California is seeing lighter volumes against strong demand. The Pacific Northwest is beginning a limited harvest this week. Georgia, New Jersey, and North Carolina are all very light as well. As we transition into new growing regions like the PNW and Michigan, a brief supply gap is expected.
CMEX volume is slowing as California production begins to ramp up. Expect firmer markets heading into the weekend.
Demand is currently light, though shippers are beginning to see estimates improve with warmer temperatures. Limited promotional activity, combined with the loss of school business, should help markets level out over the next several days.
Broccoli supplies remain strong, and the market is expected to gradually ease heading into the weekend.
Brussels sprout production is slightly limited, though overall quality remains good. The market is expected to hold steady and may edge higher going into next week.
Cauliflower supplies remain strong with good overall availability. The market is expected to stay steady into next week, supported by solid quality and consistent production.
Bakersfield is currently the primary growing region, with improved availability of baby carrots. Jumbo carrots remain somewhat tight due to smaller sizing, but supplies are gradually improving each week as the season progresses.
Bakersfield is currently the primary growing region, with improved availability of baby carrots. Jumbo carrots remain somewhat tight due to smaller sizing, but supplies are gradually improving each week as the season progresses.
ALERT: Bakersfield is currently the primary growing region, with improved availability of baby carrots. Jumbo carrots remain somewhat tight due to smaller sizing, but supplies are gradually improving each week as the season progresses
Bakersfield is currently the primary growing region, with improved availability of baby carrots. Jumbo carrots remain somewhat tight due to smaller sizing, but supplies are gradually improving each week as the season progresses.
ALERT: Valencias are now the main orange variety, with only limited Navel supplies remaining at slightly higher prices. Small fruit remains very tight and is expected to stay that way throughout the Valencia season, despite some temporary availability while schools are out. Offshore Navels are expected to arrive on both coasts in late June to early July, helping ease demand on domestic Valencia supplies.
The market is unchanged from last week, with all sizes readily available and expected to remain so throughout the week. Slight price increases continue on value-added products. Production is centered in the Santa Maria/Oxnard region, with no rain in the forecast, supporting steady supplies. Overall quality remains above average across most suppliers.
Sonora production is winding down as Baja ramps up, helping keep the market stable. Georgia supplies remain tight on retail sizes due to weather impacts, while off grade product is more available. North Carolina production is just beginning and should improve availability over the next one to two weeks.
Florida has finished, while Georgia supplies continue to build and are expected to improve over the next two weeks. Mexico and California remain extremely short with very limited availability. The market remains active but should ease slightly as Georgia volume increases, creating potential promotional opportunities next week.
The California garlic crop is progressing well with good quality, while Mexican supplies continue to supplement the California harvest.
The Mexican grape season will be in peak production throughout June and is running 2–3 weeks ahead of last year, with current estimates pointing to a mid-July finish. Red grape supplies remain strong, though some upward market pressure is possible as shippers transition from Flames into newer varieties such as Sweet Celebration, Allison, and Passion Fire. Green grape supplies are adequate, with quality ranging from fair to good. Domestic grape harvest is expected to begin in the Bakersfield area around the week of June 22, with volume increasing in the weeks that follow.
Green onion supplies remain strong overall, with steady availability expected into next week, weather permitting.
ALERT: MARKET UP – SUPPLY SHORTAGE
ALERT: Demand continues to exceed supplies, keeping the market tight across all value added lettuce items with elevated pricing in place. Lower yields, driven by INSV and erratic weather conditions, are the primary factors behind the shortage. Reported defects include pink ribbing, misshapen heads, and inconsistent weights. The market is expected to stabilize over the next few weeks.
ALERT: Romaine hearts and romaine are both in a clear demand exceeds supply situation, with green and red leaf also tight in availability. Lower yields, driven by the same conditions impacting lettuce industry wide, continue to be the primary cause of the shortage. Quality issues include tip burn, fringe burn, and lighter weights. Escalated pricing is in effect across all value added leaf items, including romaine. The market is expected to ease in the coming weeks as schools break for summer.
Spinach and spring mix are in good supply for normal business with solid quality. Arugula varieties are also showing improvement this week.
Kale supplies and quality remain generally good, with steady conditions expected to continue into next week.
ALERT: Offshore cantaloupes have finished for the season, with domestic melons now the primary source of supply. California desert growers are facing whitefly pressure that is reducing yields and impacting sizing. Larger fruit is especially limited, and flexibility on sizing will be needed. These conditions are expected to continue through the remainder of June.
Offshore honeydews have finished for the season, while Mexican honeydews continue strong production in Arizona. Domestic honeydews are also coming out of the Brawley and Yuma regions. Summer retail ads are expected to increase demand for honeydews moving forward.
Crossings from Mexico have declined, which is putting upward pressure on market prices. Domestic watermelons are available in limited volume out of California and Florida.
Onion supplies from Texas, Georgia, and the California desert regions are winding down. Central California and New Mexico will now carry production for the remainder of the summer onion season. Freight costs are currently the main driver of the market.
Anjou volume is expected to continue declining through June, with the market gradually strengthening toward the end of the month. New-crop Bartletts out of California are expected to begin the last week of June or the first week of July, depending on weather, which should help keep remaining Washington Anjou prices from moving too aggressively. Washington Bosc and Red Anjou supplies are nearly finished, with only limited inventories still available.
Bell pepper supplies are improving as South Georgia production increases and California transitions into Bakersfield. Green pepper demand remains strong, keeping supplies somewhat tight, though additional regional production should help ease the market in the coming weeks. Red pepper availability is improving in California, while limited Georgia supplies and the end of Western Mexico production continue to support demand, with prices expected to soften over the next couple of weeks
The pineapple market remains stable, though supplies are tight and expected to stay that way through the end of June. Contract business continues to be prioritized. Larger sizes should gradually improve by late June. Crowned 6- and 7-count fruit is increasing, while 8-count crowned remains steady. Crownless 8- and 10-count and organic pineapples remain limited.
Supplies are good with strong demand, though sheds will have limited hours for Memorial Day weekend, so orders will need extra lead time. New Burnbank is peaking on smaller sizes. Washington potatoes show strong quality, peaking on mid sizes while large and small counts remain tight. Florida colored potatoes will be available another 3 to 4 weeks. Fuel has increased about $1 in some regions. Yellow potatoes are tight, reds are in better supply. North Carolina sweet potatoes remain limited until new crop.
Georgia has strong supplies with promotable pricing, while California and Baja production continues to build. Florida is wrapping up for the season with only limited harvest remaining. North Carolina and New Jersey production is increasing, adding additional supply to the market.
California stone fruit is now in full production and running about two weeks early, with better peach, plum, and nectarine varieties already available. Apricots are starting to wind down, while pluots begin this week with additional varieties following soon. Washington cherry season has started, with high opening markets expected to ease as volume ramps up. This is a short season, so Northwest cherries will move quickly.
MARKET ON WATCH: Tomato supplies remain generally adequate as production transitions across both eastern and western growing regions. In the East, volume is shifting from Central Florida into South Carolina and other summer areas, while in the West, production is moving from Sinaloa into Baja, Central Mexico, and California. Despite some lighter supplies and minor quality issues in select regions, increasing output from newer growing areas is expected to keep availability stable through June and into the summer season.
*The data contained in the Del Bene Market Report is provided for informational purposes only, is not tailored to your specific purchasing needs, and is not intended as a substitute for any other publicly available market data or information. The Del Bene market report is compiled from the last-received market data provided by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and/or other market sources. The Del Bene Market Report is subject to change without notice. Nothing herein is the opinion of Del Bene Produce neither assumes any legal liability nor makes any warranty or guaranty, either express or implied, regarding the completeness, accuracy or usefulness of this information.
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