WEEK 33 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE
Strawberries:
Supplies remain tight, and quality is variable due to poor growing conditions and recent heat in the fields.
Lettuces & Leafy Greens:
Supplies are abundant as concerns surrounding the Cyclospora outbreak have shifted consumer demand toward alternative items.
Apples:
Markets remain stable, though costs continue to strengthen gradually through the summer. Supplies of Gala and Honeycrisp apples remain tight as storage crop inventories wind down. The first light volumes of the 2026 Washington crop have begun shipping, with both Gala and Honeycrisp harvests underway.
Asparagus:
Supply remains light. Moderate volumes from Peru are expected through October.
Bush Berries
Blueberries: Supply is abundant from Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Michigan production will begin winding down over the coming weeks, while Pacific Northwest supplies remain steady. A smooth transition into Peruvian imports is expected in early September.
Raspberries: Supply remains solid from Mexico and Baja California.
Blackberries: The eastern crop ended earlier than expected, creating supply gaps while Mexico and Baja ramp up production. Availability is expected to remain inconsistent through August before stabilizing in September.
Cherries:
Washington's harvest is complete. MPG has transitioned to British Columbia production and expects availability for approximately two more weeks.
Chili Peppers
Chiles: Good supplies are currently available.
Mini Sweet Peppers: Good supply with production coming from Baja and Jalisco, Mexico.
Citrus
Citrus: Weather challenges in South Africa have created some quality concerns, but overall supplies remain steady.
Clementines: Imported fruit is available from Peru, Chile, and Uruguay. Supply and eating quality are expected to improve over the next several weeks.
Minneolas & Cara Cara: Supply remains tight.
Navels: The market has transitioned to imported fruit. Early season quality will continue to improve as the crop progresses.
Lemons: Argentinian imports are underway. Supply is moderate and improving.
Limes: Supply is plentiful and highly promotable.
Eastern Vegetables
Zucchini & Yellow Squash: Good supply with production ranging from New York through Virginia.
Cucumbers: Good supply. New York and Ohio are providing the bulk of current volume. Michigan production has begun and is expected to increase over the next few weeks.
Green Peppers: Good supply. Peak production continues in New Jersey, the Carolinas, and Tennessee, with Michigan volumes expected to increase soon.
Green Beans: Moderate supply. Michigan and New York are now providing the majority of available volume.
Corn: Moderate supply. Northern production is increasing in Michigan, Ohio, and New York, while Virginia is in full production.
Eggplant: Moderate supply available from New Jersey and North Carolina.
Green Cabbage: Good supply from Michigan, Ohio, and New York.
Fall Squash: Light supply. Eastern growers are beginning production while current volume is coming primarily from Mexico and California.
Grapes:
California's Central Valley season is well underway. Supply is stable, and quality remains excellent.
Hothouse Vegetables
Beefsteak Tomatoes: Good supply from Canada and Mexico. Promotional volume is expected to decline, with markets trending upward through August.
TOV: Good supply. Canadian production is expected to wind down in the coming weeks, while Mexico's new crop is still several weeks away, creating expectations for an active market.
Colored Bell Peppers: Good supply from Canada and Central Mexico. Canada is anticipating a short supply gap over the next two to three weeks.
Euro Cucumbers: Moderate supply. Canadian production has improved, providing adequate coverage for demand.
Mini Cucumbers: Good supply from Baja California, Central Mexico, and Canada.
Snacking Tomatoes: Low to moderate supply.
Mini Sweet Peppers: Moderate supply. Availability from Baja and Central Mexico has returned to more consistent levels.
Melons
Watermelon Bins: Good supply with active production across several regions, including North Carolina and Delaware.
Cantaloupes: The market has transitioned to West Coast production, providing improved quality and availability.
Onions:
Supplies remain stable. Additional growing regions are expected to come online in the coming weeks, increasing overall availability.
Pears:
The market has fully transitioned to California Bartlett and Red Anjou pears. Washington's new-crop Bartletts are expected in early August, with Bosc and Anjou varieties following shortly thereafter.
Potatoes
Russets: Markets continue to strengthen, particularly on larger sizes. Smaller sizes remain competitively priced, though quality is beginning to decline as the storage crop winds down. Several shippers are expected to finish early, creating gaps before the new crop begins. MPG will source from Virginia and Delaware to help bridge the transition.
Red & Gold: Virginia production is expected to conclude in early August. Recent rainfall has created quality concerns. Supply will transition to Minnesota, with a brief tightening expected before additional growing regions begin harvesting.
Sweet Potatoes: Supplies are tightening rapidly. Reduced acreage combined with stronger demand has created shortages among several shippers. Most growers do not expect new-crop harvests until around Labor Day, and intermittent prorates are possible until additional supply becomes available.
Stone Fruit:
Peak season continues across both Eastern and Western growing regions. Supplies are excellent, with strong promotional opportunities available.
Field-Grown Tomatoes
Romas: Good supply with steady production from Tennessee and North Carolina.
Rounds: Good supply across multiple regions, including Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Grape Tomatoes: Moderate supply. Eastern production remains steady, while Baja and Central Mexico continue to provide good volume.
Tropical
Mangos: Light supply. Mexico remains limited, particularly on smaller sizes. Brazil's season is expected to begin later this month.
Honey Mangoes: Season has concluded and is not expected to resume until November.
Limes: Good supply with promotional opportunities available on 175 and 230 count fruit from Mexico.
Avocados: USDA inspection suspensions in Mexico due to safety concerns have created a short-term tightening of supply, though impacts are expected to be temporary.
