Strawberries: Supplies are tight, and we are seeing variable quality issues due to poor growing conditions and recent heat in the fields.

Lettuces & Leafy Greens: Product is in good supply following the recent food safety concerns. Movement has begun to recover, although it will take some time to regain consumer confidence.

Apples: Supply remains stable. New crop Honeycrisp and Gala apples are shipping from Washington, with several more varieties expected to begin over the next two months. Virginia and New York production will ramp up over the next few weeks as well. Supply will continue to improve, creating plenty of promotional opportunities.

Asparagus: Volume remains light. Moderate supplies from Peru are expected through October.

Bush Berries

Blueberries: Supply is wrapping up in the Pacific Northwest and Michigan. Peruvian imports have started but remain at a premium. Shippers expect tight supplies over the next few months, with availability improving by mid- to late October.

Raspberries: Supply is abundant from Mexico and Baja California.

Blackberries: Supply is stable from Mexico and Baja California.

Cherries: This will be our last week of shipping British Columbia cherries. Recent wildfire smoke in Washington has created quality concerns with the remaining fruit, causing some shippers to end their season early.

Chili Peppers

Chiles: Moderate supply. Excessive heat and rain have taken a toll on the North Carolina crop. Georgia and Florida production is expected to begin in another 3 to 4 weeks.

Mini Sweets: Good supply. Production continues from Baja California and Jalisco, Mexico.

Citrus

Citrus: Weather challenges in South Africa have created some quality concerns, but supply remains steady.

Clementines: Imported product is available from Peru, Chile, and Uruguay. Supply and flavor are expected to improve over the next several weeks.

Minneolas & Cara Cara: Supply is tight.

Navels: We have transitioned to imported fruit. Quality and flavor will continue to improve as the season progresses.

Lemons: The Argentine import program is underway. Supply is moderate but improving.

Limes: Plentiful supply and highly promotable.

Eastern Vegetables

Zucchini & Yellow Squash: Moderate supply. The market has tightened, and volume is becoming limited as heat and seasonal transitions reduce production in growing regions. North Carolina production is expected to begin within 1 to 2 weeks.

Cucumbers: Moderate supply. Production continues from Michigan, New York, and Virginia.

Green Peppers: Good supply. Production continues from Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.

Green Beans: Good supply. Production continues from Michigan, New York, and Virginia.

Corn: Good supply. Production continues from Michigan, Ohio, New York, and Virginia.

Eggplant: Good supply, with availability from multiple growing regions.

Green Cabbage: Good supply. Production continues from Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.

Fall Squash: Good supply. Eastern production has started in Michigan and New York.

Grapes: California's Central Valley season is well underway. Supply is stable, and quality is excellent.

Hothouse

Fresh produce is exempt from Canadian tariffs.

Beefsteaks & TOVs: Moderate supply. Overall quality remains very good regardless of origin. New-crop production from Mexico is expected to begin in early October. Canada has another 6 to 8 weeks of production before acreage begins to decline seasonally.

Colored Peppers: Moderate supply. Lower Canadian production has tightened the market and increased demand for Mexican product.

Euro Cucumbers: Moderate supply. Canadian production is lighter as summer heat continues to impact yields. Mexico has steady supply, but overall availability will remain tight.

Mini Cucumbers: Moderate supply. Canadian production remains light, but Mexico continues to provide steady volumes to support availability.

Snacking Tomatoes: Low to moderate supply. Mexico is experiencing a small production gap, resulting in higher markets until volume returns in the coming weeks.

Mini Sweets: Good supply. Production continues from Mexico.

Melons

Watermelon Bins: Good supply. Production continues in Indiana and Delaware. South Carolina will provide the seasonal transition into fall, moving from bins to cartons.

Cantaloupes: The transition to the West Coast melon deal is complete, providing improved quality and availability.

Onions: Supply is stable. Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have all begun shipping. Supply will continue to improve over the next month.

Pears: We are fully transitioned into Washington Bartlett and Red Anjou pears. Washington Bosc pears are expected to begin shipping during the first week of September. California pears will continue shipping through this week and next.

Potatoes

Russets: New-crop russets are shipping at full volume. Many shippers are reporting lower yields on larger baking sizes, and those markets continue to tighten. As a reminder, new-crop russets may sweat in the bags; this is not a quality defect. Product will be shipped in mesh bags to help minimize the issue.

Red & Gold Potatoes: Minnesota's crop is now in full harvest, and supplies are plentiful.

Sweet Potatoes: Supplies remain tight, and many shippers experienced gaps over the past month. New-crop harvest has begun, although many growers are waiting for product to cure before shipping. Availability is expected to remain tight through mid-September.

Stone Fruit: Stone fruit season is winding down. Peaches are expected to remain available through September.

Field-Grown Tomatoes

Romas: Moderate supply. Eastern production continues to provide volume, but availability is slightly lighter, and the market is beginning to strengthen.

Rounds: Moderate supply. Production has tightened in the East due to heat-related impacts and regional supply transitions.

Grape Tomatoes: Moderate supply. Eastern production is expected to remain light. Mexico continues to provide steady, moderate volumes.

Tropical

Mangos: Light supply. Mexican production has finished, with remaining supplies consisting primarily of Keitt varieties. Brazilian fruit has begun arriving but remains limited, particularly in New Jersey.

Limes: Moderate supply. Most Mexican volume consists of larger sizes (110s and 150s), with fewer smaller sizes (200s and 230s) available. Markets are beginning to rise due to quality concerns and the current crop nearing completion. New-crop production is expected to begin within two weeks.

Avocados: Good supply. Markets increased following the recent suspension in Mexico but have since stabilized. Supply from Michoacán remains steady.