Strawberries

Very short supply.
North Carolina is essentially finished for the season, and California is experiencing very low yields due to recent heat and rain events. Conditions are expected to improve over the next couple of weeks.

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Carrots

Supply has improved, and orders are now being filled at 100%.

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Lettuces & Leafy Greens

Supply is extremely tight. Quality has been negatively impacted by recent rains in California.

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Apples

Most varieties are plentiful.
Gala and Honeycrisp remain limited, with markets rising as shippers slow movement to bridge the gap into the new crop.

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Asparagus

Availability has increased as Michigan harvest begins. Markets are starting to ease.

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Berries

• Strawberries: Demand exceeds supply (see above).
• Blueberries:
  Florida is winding down; Georgia is expected to peak within two weeks.
  New Jersey experienced a cold event during bloom, resulting in an estimated 50% crop loss.
  Markets are expected to strengthen later this month and stabilize until Michigan and Pacific Northwest regions ramp up in June.
• Raspberries: Moderate, steady supply from Mexico and Baja California.
• Blackberries: Supply increasing from Mexico and California. Markets are softening and are expected to decline further as Georgia production begins. Promotable volumes expected through June.

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Cherries

California season has begun with strong supply and quality.
Expect a shorter season with a potential gap between California and Washington harvests.

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Chili Peppers

• Chiles: Extremely low supply due to cold weather impacts in Florida and Mexico causing bloom drop. Supply expected to improve as Central Florida ramps up this month.
• Mini Sweets: Good supply from Baja and Jalisco, Mexico.

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Citrus

• Overall crops are recovering from earlier rains; supply and quality are good.
  However, fruit drop may result in an earlier end to the domestic season (likely end of the month).
• Clementines: Good quality; season expected to end early.
• Navels: Solid quality, but smaller sizes (88ct and down) remain limited.
• Lemons: Weather-related issues include clear rot, mildew scarring, and copper damage. Recent rains should improve sizing.
• Limes: Good supply from Mexico.

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Eastern Vegetables

• Green Peppers: Moderate supply. Transition from Florida to Georgia underway; volume improving within 10–14 days.
• Cucumbers: Moderate supply. Light Georgia harvests; improving in 7–10 days.
• Green Beans: Good supply from North Florida and Georgia.
• Squash (Yellow & Zucchini): Moderate supply. Florida finished; Georgia ramping up. North Carolina starting in 7–10 days.
• Eggplant: Light supply. Florida limited; Georgia expected in 10–14 days.
• Hard Squash: Low to moderate supply. Limited eastern production; Mexico finishing within a month.

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Grapes

Chilean season is winding down, but quality and availability remain steady. Transition to Mexican imports expected within two weeks.

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Hothouse

• Colored Peppers: Good supply from Canada and Central Mexico; strong promotional opportunities.
• Mini Sweet Peppers: Low supply as production declines. Possible gap until Baja season begins mid-June.
• Euro Cucumbers: Good supply; Canadian production increasing.
• Mini Cucumbers: Good supply from Canada and Mexico.
• Beefsteak Tomatoes: Moderate supply; markets expected to gradually decline as availability stabilizes.
• TOV Tomatoes: Good supply but firm markets expected until July.
• Snacking Tomatoes: Good supply; promotions available while Mexico/Canada overlap continues.

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Melons

• Watermelons: Good supply; Florida at peak harvest over the next couple of weeks.
• Cantaloupe & Honeydew: Transitioning from imports to domestic. Florida production increasing.

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Onions

Markets tightening due to rain delays and quality concerns in Texas.
Prices expected to rise and remain firm until the new crop arrives in late August.

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Pears

Argentinian Bartletts are shipping; Bosc imports are starting. Markets remain steady.

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Potatoes

• Russets: Excellent supply; strong availability through spring.
• Red & Gold: Tight supply; storage crop quality declining. Relief expected late June (NC/VA harvest).
• Sweet Potatoes: Markets tightening with potential supply gap concerns.

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Stone Fruit

Season beginning with California fruit arriving next week.
Eastern peaches expected within two weeks, with promotable volumes shortly after.

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Field-Grown Tomatoes

• Florida production recovering and nearing normal levels; harvest continues through May.
• Transition to South Georgia and South Carolina underway.
• Mexico (Sinaloa/Sonora) winding down; Baja still producing.
• Round & Roma: Moderate supply; stable through May–June.
• Grape Tomatoes: Moderate supply; transitioning to South Carolina in ~3 weeks.

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Tropical

• Avocados: Good supply; promotable volumes from Mexico.
• Mangos (Honey & Regular): Moderate supply from Mexico.
• Dragon Fruit: Moderate supply from Ecuador.