WEEK 39 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE
Strawberries: Supplies remain tight, and quality is inconsistent due to poor growing conditions and excessive field heat. Limit displays and order for quick turns.
Lettuces & Leafy Greens: Lower yields on Romaine and Iceberg lettuce are tightening overall supply.
Apples: The new crop harvest is well underway, with several varieties already available and most remaining varieties expected within the next two weeks.
Asparagus: Volume remains light. Moderate supplies from Peru are expected to continue through October.
Bush Berries
Blueberries: Pacific Northwest and Michigan seasons are wrapping up. Peruvian imports have begun but at higher prices. Supplies are expected to remain tight until improving in mid-to-late October.
Raspberries: Supplies are abundant from Mexico and Baja California.
Blackberries: Supplies remain stable from Mexico and Baja California.
Chili Peppers
Chiles: Moderate supply. Excessive heat and rain have impacted North Carolina crops. Georgia and Florida production is expected to begin within the next week.
Mini Sweet Peppers: Good supply, with production from Baja California and Jalisco, Mexico.
Citrus
General Citrus: Weather challenges in South Africa have created some quality concerns, but supplies remain steady.
Clementines: Imports are available from Peru, Chile, and Uruguay. Supply and eating quality are expected to improve over the coming weeks.
Navels: The domestic season is expected to start early. Growers are optimistic about crop quality and volume.
Lemons: Argentine imports are underway. Supply is moderate and improving.
Limes: Ample supply and highly promotable.
Eastern Vegetables
Zucchini & Yellow Squash: Good supply. Georgia harvest is well underway.
Cucumbers: Good supply from Michigan, New York, and Georgia.
Green Peppers: Good supply from Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.
Green Beans: Moderate supply from Michigan and New York.
Corn: The transition from cartons to tray-pack packaging has been completed.
Eggplant: Good supply with product available from multiple growing regions.
Green Cabbage: Good supply from Michigan, Ohio, New Jersey, and New York.
Fall Squash: Good supply. Production has started in Michigan and New York.
Grapes
California Grapes: California's Central Valley is in peak harvest. Supply is stable and quality is excellent.
Hothouse
Fresh produce remains exempt from Canadian tariffs.
Beefsteak Tomatoes: Moderate supply. Quality remains strong regardless of origin. New Mexican production is expected in early October, while Canada has approximately 6 to 8 weeks of production remaining before acreage declines.
Tomatoes on the Vine (TOV): Good supply, supported by an early Mexican harvest.
Colored Peppers: Good supply due to overlapping Canadian and Mexican production.
European Cucumbers: Moderate supply. Canadian yields remain lighter due to summer heat, while Mexico continues to provide steady volume. Overall availability will remain somewhat tight.
Mini Cucumbers: Moderate supply. Canadian production is lighter, but Mexican supplies continue to support availability.
Snacking Tomatoes: Low to moderate supply. A temporary production gap in Mexico has strengthened the market, though supplies are expected to improve in the coming weeks.
Mini Sweet Peppers: Good supply with continued production from Mexico.
Melons
Watermelon: Bin programs have concluded, and shipments have transitioned to 5-count cartons.
Cantaloupes: Supply has transitioned to West Coast production to improve quality and availability.
Onions
Supply remains stable. Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have all begun shipping new crop onions, with availability expected to improve throughout the next month.
Pears
We have fully transitioned to Washington-grown Bartlett and Red Anjou pears. Washington Bosc pears are expected to begin shipping soon, while California product remains available through next week.
Potatoes
Russets: New crop russets are shipping at full volume. Larger baking sizes remain tight due to lower yields. As a reminder, new crop russets may sweat in the bag; this is a normal condition and not a quality concern. Product will continue to ship in mesh bags to help minimize moisture buildup.
Red & Gold Potatoes: Minnesota harvest is in full swing, and supplies are plentiful.
Sweet Potatoes: Supplies remain tight as the new crop harvest gets underway. Supply challenges are expected to continue for approximately two more weeks.
Stone Fruit
The stone fruit season is winding down, with peaches expected to remain available through September.
Field-Grown Tomatoes
Romas: Moderate supply. Eastern production continues to provide volume, but availability is becoming lighter and markets are beginning to climb.
Rounds: Moderate supply. Heat impacts and regional growing-area transitions have tightened availability.
Grape Tomatoes: Moderate supply. Eastern production remains light, while Mexico continues to provide steady volume.
Tropical Fruit
Mangos: Light supply. Mexican production has concluded. Brazilian imports have begun arriving through New Jersey ports.
Limes: Good supply with ample availability.
Avocados: Good supply. Markets increased following the recent suspension in Mexico but have since stabilized. Supplies from Michoacán remain steady.
