For the week ending November 1, 2025
October may present some challenges for food service-sized apples. Near-perfect weather throughout September supported continued fruit growth, leading to larger sizing in varieties like Gala and Granny Smith. While sizing could shift with later harvests, current projections suggest that 125s and 138s may be less abundant than typically expected from a crop of this volume.
Mexico’s supply is still limited due to storm damage, but improving as more fields open and Baja adds 600 new hectares. Sonora quality should improve with cooler temps. Peru’s south is finishing by weeks 45–46, while northern regions ramp up. Quality is good, sizing small to standard, and Miami arrivals are increasing.
Markets remain soft with ample fruit still on the trees and demand lower than expected. Both Flora Loca and Aventajada crops are currently being harvested and shipped. Dry matter and oil content are similar across both, averaging in the mid to high 20s.
Supplies remain light but are gradually improving as Mexico exits the monsoon season. California is winding down, while Mexico ramps up, with peak volumes expected by mid to late December.
Markets remain elevated with Peru dominating and limited Cmex supply. Prices may ease slightly as shipping volumes begin to improve.
Supplies are still light but gradually improving as Mexico moves out of the monsoon season. With California winding down, Mexico is ramping up, and volumes are expected to peak by mid to late December.
The market remains very tight, with demand surpassing supply. Short fills, cancellations, and delays are expected through month-end as shippers focus on fulfilling contracts. Quality is uneven due to rain and humidity, resulting in high cull rates and low yields.
Broccoli supplies remain very limited this week. Some pin-rot is appearing on crowns due to moisture—mostly avoidable but impacting yields. Managing insect pressure remains a top priority. Expect the market to strengthen heading into next week.
Broccolini Short Supply (weather related).
Brussels sprout supplies remain extremely limited. Crops in the Salinas Valley and Oxnard are facing insect pressure, some decay, and smaller sizing.
Cauliflower supplies remain very limited due to quality issues and increased insect pressure from diamondback moths and aphids, leading to lower yields. Expect the market to stay elevated into next week.
Harvest is underway in the Cuyama/Lancaster region and will continue through November. Sizing remains consistent with no expected issues.
Marsh Rubies are available, peaking at 48ct, and are shipped from Riverside and the San Joaquin Valley. Star Ruby is in stock and shipping.
Markets remain strong across all sizes, but some relief may come as District 1 (San Joaquin Region) begins a light start. Current volume is limited due to fruit needing time to color, similar to navels, but should ramp up as cooler nights arrive. District 3 (CA Desert/AZ) is the main growing area now, with volumes expected to decline in the coming weeks. Smaller sizes, 140ct and below, remain extremely limited. Mexico is also active. If you need fruit loading in South Texas, please reach out.
Supplies have rebounded following last week’s price spike caused by weather delays in Veracruz. Manifests are peaking on medium to large fruit, with smaller sizes limited as the rain encourages fruit to size up. Some rainrelated quality issues, like styler, may be present. Offshore Honduran and Colombian fruit is available in the East.
Supplies have rebounded following last week’s price spike caused by weather delays in Veracruz. Manifests are peaking on medium to large fruit, with smaller sizes limited as the rain encourages fruit to size up. Some rainrelated quality issues, like styler, may be present. Offshore Honduran and Colombian fruit is available in the East.
Demand is expected to rise in the coming weeks, but the market remains steady for now. Large sizes continue to have the best availability, with good supplies in both Salinas and Southern California. Seeder issues are still reported but remain minimal. Pricing is expected to stay competitive throughout the week.
Cucumber supplies remain steady during regional transitions. Georgia leads with strong quality but slowing production due to cooler temperatures, while North Carolina is nearly finished. In Mexico, Baja volumes are easing, but new crops in Sonora and the South will maintain ample supplies and stable prices in the coming weeks.
Eggplant supplies are declining in the Midwest and Northeast, while Georgia continues to offer strong volume and quality. Georgia will lead supply for the next few weeks until Mexico ramps up late in the month. Fresno has moderate volume, with Coachella set to start in about two weeks.
The new California garlic crop is progressing well with good quality, while Mexican supplies continue to complement the harvest.
Grapes have struggled to find a market for months, but that’s changing —at least for greens. Supplies of green grapes have tightened as recent Central Valley rains prompt many shippers to wrap up their harvests. However, growers harvested aggressively ahead of the weather, leaving plenty of grapes in storage. Red grapes remain plentiful, so any price increases will likely be modest compared to greens.
Green onion supplies remain limited but are slowly improving. Weather in the Baja region has impacted quality and reduced yields. Expect the market to stay slightly elevated into next week.
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Huron production has begun, but demand continues to exceed supply. Value-added products are experiencing third-tier price escalations, which are expected to persist throughout the week. Suppliers report light weights, misshapen heads, and puffiness. However, Huron is seeing slightly heavier heads, with weights ranging from 35 to 38 pounds.
Romaine, green leaf, and red leaf have all reached third-tier escalation on value-added items. Butter lettuce is very limited, and romaine hearts remain scarce. Expect supply to exceed demand for all leaf items for at least the next two weeks. Light weights, fringe, and tip burn have been reported on arrivals. Production in Huron is moderate to light.
Tender leaf supplies are tightening due to lower yields caused by insects and recent hail. Expect limited availability going into next week.
Kale supplies and quality remain strong, with similar conditions expected into next week.
The Westside deal should wrap up this week. Domestic cantaloupes will fully transition to the Brawley/Yuma region next week, following delays caused by heavy rains. Markets remain elevated until supplies improve. Offshore cantaloupes are expected by mid-November. Fields are still producing mainly 9s, and sizing is expected to be a challenge for the rest of the domestic season.
The Westside deal should be completed this week. Domestic honeydews will fully transition to the Brawley/Yuma region next week, delayed by heavy rains in the growing areas. Markets remain elevated due to limited supplies and increased demand, and prices will stay high until the offshore season begins. Mexican honeydews are currently available in Nogales. Fields are still producing mainly sizes 4, 5, and 6.
Domestic watermelons are nearing the end of the season, with prices starting to rise as supplies decline. Mexican watermelons are available in limited quantities through Texas and Nogales, with last month’s rain in Mexico impacting production.
Onions are currently available from Idaho, Utah, and Washington, with strong demand across the U.S. We’ll be monitoring rain in Idaho for its impact on harvest schedules. Trucking and weather conditions will continue to influence the market for the rest of the year.
Anjou pears have started and are now in good production. Regular storage Bartletts are showing lighter color and shorter shelf life compared to a few weeks ago. Bosc and Red pears remain in good supply.
Bell pepper supplies are shifting south on both coasts. California’s desert season is starting light, while Georgia leads with strong yields and excellent quality. The Carolinas remain steady; New Jersey and the Midwest are wrapping up with mostly offgrades. Florida will begin harvesting within a week, and light crossings through Nogales are expected by mid-November.
Heavy thunderstorms continue to impact growing regions in Costa Rica and are expected through the end of October into early November 2025. Pineapple supplies remain very limited and may stay tight for the rest of the year. Crownless pineapples are in high demand. Expect substitutions, cancellations, and order changes. Mexican pineapples are available in limited quantities, with overall good quality and taste.
Harvest is complete, and we are now in storage crop with good supply and steady demand heading into the holiday pull. Burbanks are slowly becoming available, with Norkoths as the main variety. Washington potatoes are producing great quality, peaking on mid sizes, while large and small counts remain tight. Color potatoes are available. Trucking continues to drive the market. New crop sweet potatoes are starting in North Carolina.
Squash supplies are tight as demand outpaces production, especially for zucchini, while yellow squash is more available. Georgia’s volumes have slowed due to cooler temperatures, but Mexican zucchini is gradually increasing. Yellow squash remains limited, keeping prices high. Markets should stabilize as Mexican and Florida production ramps up over the next 7–10 days.
MI grown acorn, butternut, delicata, kabocha, and spaghetti all in stock and shipping.
October marks the end of stone fruit season. Peaches and nectarines are finished, while plums are nearly done and expected to finish by month’s end. Imported peaches and nectarines will begin arriving on both coasts around mid-December. Pomegranates, persimmons, and Asian pears will be in good supply through October and November. The domestic kiwi market will remain steady but at higher prices.
Grape Tomatoes: Florida leads; Baja and Central Mexico supply until December. Round Tomatoes: Northern harvests ending; Florida steady; Baja and Central Mexico light. Roma Tomatoes: Tight in the East; Florida new crop in November; Baja and Central Mexico recovering.
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