Week 25 2025 Market Update
Grapes: Mexico is still struggling from the rains two weeks ago. There is product but much lower supply because of the damage from the rains. We will have to wait for CA to get going in early July before we can resume any promotional activity. There will also be a gap in the globe grapes until Mexico gets started, we anticipate this gap lasting 2-3 weeks.
Cherries: Currently, great volume and strong quality on the Washington cherries. Expect solid coverage thru end of July, weather dependent. Rainier cherries will be available next week.
Apples: We are at the tail end of the season, markets are strengthening into the summer months
Berries
Strawberries: Markets are starting to strengthen as we head into the summer months.
Blueberries: With all the recent rain we have experienced North Carolina is essentially finished. New Jersey is in full swing, and quality has been excellent. We anticipate them being very promotable as Michigan and British Columbia will be coming on board soon.
Blackberries: Strong supplies out of Georgia and North Carolina , quality has been excellent.
Citrus
Clementines: California is finished for the season. We have transitioned to import Clementines.
Navel Oranges: California fruit is starting to wind down. Many growers have finished for the season. We will transition to import fruit in the next week or two.
Lemons: Good supply and quality
Limes: Supplies are good
Eastern Vegetables-
Green Cabbage: Good supply out of Georgia, North Carolina is beginning this week
Corn: We have transitioned to Georgia; we are seeing excellent quality and availability.
Green Beans: Good supplies out of Georgia and North Florida.
Green Peppers: Tight supplies as Georgia is finishing up and North Carolina and Virginia aren’t quite ready yet.
Cucumbers: North Carolina and Virginia have started with great quality from both growing regions.
Zucchini and Yellow squash: North Carolina has started, with Virginia coming on board soon. The rain has really impacted the crop, but we are hopeful things will improve as we start to dry out.
Hothouse- Canada is harvesting supplies from Mexico are limited
Beefsteak Tomatoes – supplies have increased, production is strong
TOV –Excellent supplies. Great quality
Colored Peppers –Markets are starting to come off and should be promotable in the upcoming weeks.
Hydro Cukes– Good supplies, quality is good
Lettuce and Leafy Greens: All lettuces continue to see steady supplies and great quality on the West Coast
Mango- Good supplies from Mexico
Melons:
Watermelons – Strong supply from Georgia with excellent quality. Seeded melon supply remains low with only a couple growers in production. We will be offering a basket builder on yellow watermelons next week.
Cantaloupes – Good supplies from Georgia currently
Onions: The Northwest deal is wrapping up. Most product now is coming into Texas from Mexico however, New Mexico is beginning their summer harvest. California harvest has also begun making for stable markets with good supply.
Pears: The Import season is underway, supply is good
Potatoes: Russets are at the end of the storage crop season. Spring and Summer typically bring supplies with some cosmetic differences, including more air checks. This is caused by the natural release of air from the potato, does not affect the wholesomeness or quality of the product, and is not considered a defect however, higher levels of decay is also typical this time of year.
Red and Gold: Colored potatoes are at the end of the Florida harvest. We expect to begin the Virginia harvest at the end of the month.
Stone Fruit: Currently in full swing with Plums coming in next week. Availability is good, and supply should improve with the harvest picking up. Eastern Peaches got off to a slow start with fruit not sizing up, but we are now into good fruit and all indications are for an excellent season out of South Carolina.
Tomatoes: Field grown
Romas: Good supply out of North Florida and Georgia
Round Tomatoes: Good supply out of North Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina
Grape Tomatoes: Strong supply from Florida, Georgia, South Carolina. Optimal weather continues to boost yields.
