For the week ending November 15, 2025
Inventories of foodservice-size apples remain moderate to light, as current size profiles and ongoing bag programs continue to limit tray production. The market remains steady.
Peru’s northern asparagus regions are sustaining strong quality and steady supply, with slight shipping delays expected next week. Mexico’s volume is rising, easing prices, though weather is limiting yields. Supplies should tighten by mid-December until Caborca starts in late January.
Markets remain soft as trees are still heavy with fruit and demand has slowed. Currently, Flora Loca and Aventajada are the primary crops being harvested and shipped. Both varieties show similar dry matter and oil content, ranging in the mid-to-high 20s.
Strong volumes are coming out of Baja and Central Mexico, while California production has nearly finished. CMEX supplies are expected to build steadily through December. As growers move past Mexico’s monsoon season, overall quality should improve in the coming weeks.
Peruvian supplies remain steady at both East and West Coast ports, with markets softening. Central Mexico is ramping up production through McAllen, Texas, and quality has been excellent from both regions.
This item is in good supply from both Baja and CMEX, with steady markets and consistently good quality.
Strawberry supplies remain limited. Oxnard just peaked last week and will see a gradual decline, while Santa Maria is winding down quickly. Central Mexico is slowly increasing production heading into December, and Florida is 2–3 weeks away from starting. A few growers are harvesting small volumes as fields are prepped, and Baja is expected to start crossing fruit through San Diego and Otay Mesa in early December.
Broccoli supplies have improved this week, and the market is expected to soften slightly heading into the weekend.
Brussels sprout supplies remain extremely limited, as growers in the Salinas Valley and Oxnard continue to face insect pressure, some decay, and smaller sizing.
Cauliflower supplies remain limited but are showing improvement this week. Expect the market to ease slightly heading into next week.
Harvest is ongoing in the Cuyama/Lancaster region and will continue through November. Sizing remains consistent, with no expected issues.
Marsh Rubies are now available, peaking at 48ct, and are shipping from Riverside and the San Joaquin Valley.
Market relief begins as District 1 (San Joaquin) starts light; fruit still needs coloring. District 3 (CA Desert/AZ) remains the main region, with volumes declining. 140ct and smaller remain very limited. Mexico is active—contact us for South Texas loads.
Supplies are plentiful and prices are low, with fruit peaking on 110/150s; smaller fruit remains tighter. The market should stay stable through midNovember before production declines. New crop begins in January, with offshore fruit from Colombia and Honduras available for East Coast loading.
CA navels are ramping up, with markets improving. Peak sizes are 113ct– 138ct, and fruit is being gassed ~3 days to enhance color.
This market is strong in both northern and southern regions, with higher pricing on all value-added items. Large sizes remain the most available across packs. Salinas production will continue with some suppliers for another two weeks before shifting to Southern California, with Yuma production starting in late December.
Mexico: Baja is slowing with cooler weather, while Western Mexico ramps up production; markets expected to strengthen with good promotable supplies ahead. Georgia: Quality remains excellent; yields may improve mid-week before cooling returns. Markets tighten but are offset by rising Florida and Mexico volumes. Florida: Season is just starting, with meaningful volume expected in 7–10 days.
Cooler temps in Georgia keep production light, while Florida starts adding small volumes this week. Mexico: Eggplant crossings through Nogales are increasing, with strong volume expected. Short-term tightness is likely, but rising Florida and Mexico supplies should ease markets and support promotions into December.
The California garlic crop is advancing with good quality, complemented by ongoing Mexican supplies.
The grape market continues to firm as the domestic season winds down, with green grapes expected to remain tighter than reds through the season’s end.
Green onion supplies have improved, with the market expected to remain slightly elevated into next week.
Escalated pricing remains in effect on all value-added lettuce items and is expected to continue through the week. Overall demand exceeds supplies. Current production is in Huron, Yuma, and Salinas, with minimal output from Southern California. Suppliers continue to face challenges with light weights, rib discoloration, and misshapen heads, with weights ranging from 34–39 pounds depending on shipper and region.
Expect light supplies of romaine, green and red leaf, and butter throughout the week, with romaine hearts very limited. Escalated pricing remains in effect on all value-added items as supplies continue to fall short of demand. Common quality issues include tip and fringe burn, discoloration, and light weights. Production continues in Huron, Salinas, and Yuma.
Tender leaf supplies remain very tight due to lower yields from insect pressure and recent hail, and tight conditions are expected to continue into next week.
Kale supplies and quality remain mostly good, with similar conditions expected into next week.
The Westside cantaloupe deal is ending, with pricing elevated due to lower yields from rain. Markets remain high, with triggers in effect until supplies improve. Fields are mainly producing 9s, and sizing is expected to be a challenge for the rest of the domestic season. Offshore supplies are expected by mid-November.
Honeydews are available domestically and from Mexico. Domestic transition was delayed due to heavy rains, while Mexican honeydews are available through Nogales. Fields are primarily producing sizes 4, 5, and 6.
Domestic watermelons are available on both coasts, though supplies are very light and prices are rising as volumes decline. Mexican melons through Texas and Nogales are limited, with quality still affected by last month’s rain.
Onions are currently available in WA, ID and UT. Demand remains strong with USA. We will need to monitor Rain in Idaho as it may impact trucking. Product is all in storage. Trucking and weather will drive the market for remainder of the year.
The pear market remains steady. Anjou pears are in good production, while regular storage Bartletts are showing lighter color and shorter shelf life, with some shippers opening controlled atmosphere rooms. Bosc and Red pears continue in good supply.
Western supplies are strong, with Coachella underway on green bells as northern regions wind down. Nogales is expected to start in 2–3 weeks. In the East, Georgia remains light while Florida begins production. Colored bells are active as the transition to southern regions continues.
Thunderstorms are impacting Costa Rican growing regions through the end of October into early November 2025, keeping pineapple supplies very limited for the remainder of the year. Crownless pineapples remain in high demand. Expect substitutions, cancellations, and order changes. Pineapple prices are set to rise this week due to the holiday, and port delays may affect loading schedules.
Harvest is complete, and we are now in storage crop with good supply and steady demand ahead of the holiday pull. Burbank potatoes are slowly becoming available, with Norkoths as the main variety. Washington potatoes are producing excellent quality, peaking on mid sizes, while large and small counts remain tight. Color potatoes are available, and trucking is influencing the market. New crop sweet potatoes are starting in North Carolina.
Mexico: Zucchini volume is rising, easing prices, while yellow squash remains tighter with higher prices expected mid-month. Georgia: Production is slowing as the season winds down, though quality remains strong; warmer temps this week may give a slight boost. Florida: Central region is ramping up, with broader volume expected in 1–2 weeks to support overall supply.
MI grown acorn, butternut, delicata, kabocha, and spaghetti all in stock and shipping.
Domestic peaches, plums, and nectarines are finished. Imported peaches and nectarines are expected mid-December on both coasts. Pomegranates, persimmons, and Asian pears will be in good supply throughout November. The domestic kiwi market remains steady with slightly lower prices.
Moderate supply and soft demand are keeping prices steady to slightly lower. Baja supply is adequate, with steady volumes from Jalisco crossing through Nogales and McAllen across all varieties. Eastern Florida production is increasing, and Nogales is expected to come into play in January.
*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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