Current Market Updates Military Produce Group

Lettuce & Leafy Greens: Transition to Yuma, AZ is complete. Cool weather has resulted in fair growing conditions for lettuces, leafy greens, cauliflower, broccoli, Napa, bok choy, cilantro, and parsley. Celery will continue to be harvested in Oxnard for several more weeks. Expect prorates and inbound load challenges.

New crop varieties are in peak harvest. Large crop this season means strong promotable opportunities through spring.

Blueberries: Peru volume slowing; Chilean product expected next week for a smooth transition into the new year.
Raspberries: Mexico volume dwindling, but markets remain stable through year-end.
Blackberries: Strong Mexico volume; promotable through year-end.
Strawberries: Florida supply improving in quality.

Clementines: California growers are in full harvest.
Lemons: Tight markets as demand exceeds supply.
Navels: Steady on imports; high demand expected until California harvest begins in two weeks.
Limes: Good supply from Mexico.

Cucumbers: Moderate supply; Florida production limited (typical for winter).
Green Peppers: Supply lighter after weeks of ample availability; Georgia finished, Plant City & South Florida starting.
Green Beans: Light supply; improving in Homestead, with good yields in Okeechobee & Immokalee.
Zucchini & Yellow Squash: Moderate supply; Florida tightening, especially yellow squash. Plant City harvesting; South Florida limited. Homestead starts in 2 weeks.
Tray Corn: Moderate supply; Florida production underway in Belle Glade.
Eggplant: Light supply; Georgia finished, Florida shipping light volumes.
Green Cabbage: Light supply; Georgia primary source through December. Florida starts in 3–4 weeks.
Hard Squash: Moderate supply; Michigan & New York storage crops supporting demand until Mexico takes over.

California crop facing quality issues due to heavy fall rains. MPG has shifted to Peru imports earlier than usual.

Beefsteaks & TOV: Light supply; Canadian season finished, Mexico primary source. Expect tighter markets and higher prices until January.
Colored Peppers: Moderate supply; Mexico main region.
European Cucumbers: Moderate supply; steady quality from Mexico.
Mini Cucumbers: Light supply.
Snacking Tomatoes: Moderate supply.

Chiles: Good supply; Georgia late-season, Plant City starting. Cold weather may impact Georgia production.
Mini Sweets: Good supply; steady, promotable volumes from Mexico.

Watermelons: Light supply; South Florida nearly finished, Immokalee wrapping up.
Mini Watermelons: Moderate supply; Guatemalan fruit starting.
Cantaloupes & Honeydew: Good supply from Guatemala.

White onion supply tightening as expected; demand strong, market rising over next two months.

Russets: Excellent supply, especially bagging sizes; well supplied through holidays.
Red & Gold: Great supply from Idaho, Washington, and other regions.
Sweet Potatoes: Harvest complete; excellent supply.

Romas: Moderate supply; Florida improving after tight weeks. Labelle shipping, Naples, starting soon.
Rounds: Good supply; steady Florida production from Labelle.
Grape Tomatoes: Good supply; strong Florida volumes from Labelle & Naples.

Avocados: Good supply; promotable volumes from Mexico.
Honey Mangos: Low availability; gap between Ecuador & Peru.
Mangos: Moderate supply of Brazilian fruit arriving in NJ & South Florida ports.
Dragon Fruit: Moderate supply.
Limes: Good supply; promotable volumes from Mexico.

Current Market Updates