For the week ending March 22, 2025
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.
Supplies from Mexico remain strong, with the market expected to stay steady through next week. However, supplies from Caborca will begin to decrease the week of March 24th. Peruvian volume is set to increase in late March, followed by the start of domestic supplies from Washington in early April.
Markets remain steady at elevated levels. Reports regarding this week’s Mexico harvest suggests they may prevent a significant market drop to maintain higher prices. The size structure remains consistent, peaking with 60ct and smaller sizes, while 48ct and larger are priced higher. California has started off with light volumes but is expected to ramp up with better supply over the next couple of weeks.
Strawberries are available from Texas, Florida, Santa Maria, Oxnard, and Baja California. Florida is past its peak and declining, while new crop California and Baja production will increase in the coming weeks. Central Mexico’s production and quality will decline over the next four weeks. Rain on the West Coast is expected to disrupt production heading into the weekend.
With the conclusion of the Chilean season, we’re seeing an increase in market activity. Products are now being sourced from Central Mexico, Baja, and the Central California coast, with quality reported as exceptional.
Supplies remain limited, keeping prices elevated. However, we expect availability to improve in late March as warmer weather arrives on the West Coast of California.
Available quantities are lower than anticipated this week, with a significant portion of the CMex transfer fruit being rejected at the border due to quality issues.
Supplies remain steady this week despite the wet weather and rain in Yuma. The market is expected to stay stable, with a slight increase in prices
Supplies and demand are light this week. Pricing from Yuma is expected to increase with limited supplies.
Domestic and Mexico supplies remain strong, with a soft open market due to high industry volume. Quality is generally very good, with some occasional insect damage in the domestic crop and minor elongated seed cores/stems in the Mexico crop.
The market is improving, with improved yields and quality from Oxnard and Yuma and a steady supply.
Harvest in the Imperial Valley growing region is slowly ramping up next week, with a positive outlook. Lake Park, GA is shipping a variety of products, including chunks, cellos, jumbos, and babies, and will continue through May.
Supplies remain strong across all regions this week. The overall quality is good, though harvesters are encountering occasional off-color heads. Expect the market to stay steady heading into next week. The West Coast’s desert regions continue to harvest Cauliflower, which is still widely available. There remain additional supplies from Florida at competitive prices.
Markets are steady for now, though sizing may increase slightly due to rain. District 3 (CA Desert/AZ) has wrapped up, while District 1 (San Joaquin Valley) is the primary region and continues to ramp up with good volume each week.
Prices are rising as the old crop phases out, and lower yields are expected from the new crop. While quality has improved, we anticipate more smaller fruit (200ct and smaller) as the season progresses. Offshore fruit is available from Colombia, with shipments loading out of Miami.
Ruby Reds are available, with peak sizes at 56ct and smaller, and are being shipped from Riverside and the San Joaquin Valley.
Peak sizes have shifted to the 72ct/88ct range, while the market for 113ct and 138ct is slightly stronger as the fruit sizes up as anticipated. Brix levels are in the 13 range. Valencias are expected to come into season by late May or early June.
Pineapple supply will remain tight until mid-April, with peak volumes expected in May. Flexibility in sizes will be needed over the next 3-4 weeks to balance supply and demand. Costa Rican pineapples are the main source, with contracted business taking priority. Large crownless pineapples are in high demand, and rain is expected to lower yields until mid-April, impacting availability and pricing in the short term.
Production in Oxnard and Santa Maria remains strong and will continue throughout the week, while Yuma’s availability will be moderate. Suppliers are offering deals for bulk orders, making it a great opportunity to promote. Large sizes remain the most available, and overall supplies continue to outpace demand across the industry
Supply remains steady from offshore, Mexico, and Florida. Nogales will continue through May, transitioning to Baja in June. Florida will run through May, with Georgia taking over afterward.
Markets remain firm, with cool weather slowing harvest in Florida. Meanwhile, Mexico is transitioning to new growing areas, and production is expected to increase.
Garlic quality is outstanding, and supplies are expected to stay strong in the coming weeks.
The grape market is currently oversupplied, making pricing difficult to quote. Peruvian imports are almost finished, but Chilean supply is increasing, with no market changes expected until mid-April at the earliest. Mexico will be the next region to supply grapes, starting at the end of May.
The green bean market out of Florida is up this week, with moderate supply and moderate demand reported.
Green onions remain in excellent supply and quality. The market is expected to stay steady heading into next week.
Availability is lighter this week, with stronger demand. Quality remains above average, with weights ranging from 39-43 pounds. Some outer leaf discoloration and minor insect damage have been reported. Production in Huron is expected to start in 1-2 weeks.
Production of romaine, green, and red leaf has slowed, while demand is stronger. Butter lettuce supplies will be moderate, and romaine hearts will be less available than in previous weeks. Overall quality is good, with slight fringe and tip burn possible upon arrival.
There is a great supply of tender leaf items this week, with quality remaining excellent. Insect pressure has significantly decreased compared to previous weeks. Quality, supply, and market conditions are expected to remain steady heading into next week.
Supplies are expected to be plentiful this week, with improved quality and less insect pressure.
Cantaloupe prices are stabilizing, and supply chain challenges have improved. The spring crop from Guatemala is now available, boosting overall supply. As demand increases leading up to the Easter holiday, markets may be impacted.
Nogales honeydews from Mexico are currently available, with larger sizes dominating the market. Pricing remains competitive, though Mexican growers are limited on honeydew supply. Offshore honeydew supplies are improving and are now available at all major ports.
Due to reduced acreage in Mexico, Nogales watermelons will experience steady demand for the rest of the season. Offshore watermelons are in strong supply, helping fill gaps in Mexican availability. The market is also preparing for increased demand ahead of the Easter holiday.
Storage crops are currently of excellent quality, with a strong supply of red and yellow onions from Western Idaho. As demand begins to soften, suppliers are open to making deals, particularly for volume purchases of jumbo red and yellow onions.
Pears are in limited supply and will remain so until mid-July when California’s new Bartlett crop arrives. Washington’s pear production is down 25-50%, with Bosc pears seeing the largest drop. Anjou pears are now the main variety, and prices are expected to rise. Imported Bartlett pears are available for those not needing domestic supply.
Green pepper prices have risen as production has passed its peak in key growing regions, and cooler weather has further slowed output. Red bell pepper supplies remain strong, with Canadian shipments expected to begin in a few weeks. The Nogales season will run through May, transitioning to Coachella in June, starting with green peppers and followed by red bell peppers.
HOT- The Jalapeño pepper market out of Mexico is steady this week, with moderate supply and moderate demand reported
The market remains steady this week, with stable pricing. Distributors are increasingly seeking DLVD pricing over FOB. Florida and North Dakota color potatoes are available, offering excellent quality. Sweet potatoes are in supply from North Carolina, Mississippi, and Arkansas.
Imported peaches, plums, and nectarines are arriving on both coasts, with moderate supplies and light demand keeping the market stable through March and into April. The kiwi market remains steady, with domestic fruit supplemented by imports from Italy and Greece, and Chilean kiwi starting in early April.
The market has firmed up due to reduced supply in Mexico as crops transition from Sinaloa to Sonora. Additionally, cold weather in the growing regions is slowing production.
Markets are fairly steady, with prices remaining at or slightly above minimums. Supplies are good to strong, and overall quality from both Florida and Mexico is solid. The market is expected to remain steady unless an unforeseen weather event occurs.
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