Market Alerts
Asparagus - Limited supplies are driving prices higher
Artichoke - Limited supplies are driving prices higher
Brussels Sprouts - Fair quality and limited supplies are increasing prices
Cauliflower - Fair quality and limited supplies are increasing market prices
Celery (and organic) - Supply is limited which is driving prices higher
Parsley - Fair quality and higher prices
A Peek at Peak Seasons
Berries (Blueberries)
Broccoli
Cilantro
Citrus (Grapefruit, Lemons)
Green Onions
Kale
Kiwi
Spinach (Baby, Teen)
Tomatoes (Rounds, Roma, Grape)
Weather Update
California – Temperatures between the 70s and 90s.
Mexico – No rain expected, warmer temps coming this weekend.
Florida – Expect rain and scattered thunderstorms periodically through the week.
Arizona – Record high temps possible due to a high pressure system.
Ohio – Mostly cloudy this week with rain possible throughout.
Commodities at a Glance
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Apples: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Asparagus: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Avocado: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Bell Peppers: Quality is good on all varieties, pricing is lower on all |
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Berries (Blackberries) : Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Berries (Blueberries): Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Berries (Raspberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Berries (Strawberries): Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is steady- same on Driscoll's |
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Broccoli: Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Brussels Sprouts: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Carrots: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady - organic is plentiful |
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Cauliflower: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Celery: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Citrus (Lemons): Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Citrus (Limes): Quality is good, pricing is lower, supply is steady |
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Citrus (Oranges): Quality is great and pricing is steady - seasonal varietals are good |
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Cucumbers: Quality is good and pricing is steady, English are plentiful and organic is steady |
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Eggplant: Quality is good, pricing is lower |
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Garlic: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Grapes (Green): Quality is fair, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Grapes (Red): Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Green Onions: Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Kale: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful, organic is fair |
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Lettuce Iceberg: Quality is fair, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Lettuce Leaf: Quality is fair, pricing is steady and supply is limited |
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Lettuce Leaf (Tender): Quality is fair, pricing is steady, baby & teen spinach are great in quality and plentiful, organic is limited |
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Melon (Cantaloupe): Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Melon (Honeydew): Quality is fair, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Melon (Watermelon): Quality is good, pricing is lower |
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Onions: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Pears: Quality is good, pricing is steady, organic supply is limited and higher priced |
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Pineapples: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is limited |
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Potatoes: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Potatoes (Colored): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is steady |
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Squash: Quality is good with steady supplies, pricing is steady |
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Stone Fruit: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Tomatoes: Quality is good, pricing is steady - rounds, romas, and grape are great in quality and plentiful in supply |
