WEEK 34 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE
Strawberries
Supplies are tight, with variable quality due to poor growing conditions and recent field heat.
Lettuces and Leafy Greens
Supply is good following recent food safety concerns. Movement has begun to recover, although it may take some time to regain full consumer confidence.
Apples
Markets remain stable, though costs continue to strengthen gradually. Gala and Honeycrisp supplies are tight as storage crops near completion. The first arrivals of the 2026 Washington crop have begun, with Gala and Honeycrisp harvesting starting earlier this month. Additional varieties will begin shipping over the coming weeks.
Asparagus
Light volume currently available. Moderate supplies from Peru are expected through October.
Bush Berries
Blueberries
Supply is abundant from Michigan, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Michigan production will begin winding down in the coming weeks, while Pacific Northwest supplies remain stable. A smooth transition to Peruvian imports is expected in early September.
Raspberries
Solid supplies are available from Mexico and Baja California.
Blackberries
Supplies remain very tight. An early end to the Eastern crop has created supply gaps while Mexico and Baja California continue ramping up production. Availability is expected to remain spotty through the end of August before stabilizing in September.
Cherries
MPG has transitioned to British Columbia production and expects availability for approximately one more week.
Chili Peppers
Chiles
Good supplies are currently available.
Mini Sweet Peppers
Good supply from Baja California and Jalisco, Mexico. Quality and color remain strong with no major issues expected.
Citrus
Citrus Overview
Weather challenges in South Africa have caused some quality concerns, but overall supply remains steady.
Clementines
Imported fruit from Peru, Chile, and Uruguay is available. Supply and flavor are expected to improve over the next several weeks.
Minneolas and Cara Cara Oranges
Supply remains tight.
Navels
The market has transitioned to imported fruit. Early-season arrivals are available and expected to improve as the season progresses.
Lemons
Argentinian imports are underway. Supply is moderate but improving.
Limes
Plentiful supply with strong promotional opportunities available.
Eastern Vegetables
Zucchini and Yellow Squash
Good supply with production spanning from New York through Virginia.
Cucumbers
Good supply. Major production has shifted north, with New York and Ohio providing most volume. Michigan has started lightly and is expected to increase production within the next few weeks.
Green Peppers
Good supply. New Jersey, the Carolinas, and Tennessee are at peak production. Michigan volume is beginning to increase.
Green Beans
Moderate supply. Production has stabilized, with Michigan and New York supplying most of the volume.
Corn
Moderate supply. Northern production is slowing in Michigan, Ohio, and New York, while Virginia is fully underway.
Eggplant
Moderate supply from New Jersey and North Carolina.
Green Cabbage
Good supply from Michigan, Ohio, and New York.
Fall Squash
Light supply. Eastern growers are beginning harvests, while current availability is split between Mexico and California.
Grapes
California's Central Valley season is well underway. Supply is stable, and quality remains excellent.
Hothouse Vegetables
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Good supply from Canada and Mexico. Promotional volumes are expected to decline, with markets trending upward through August.
Tomatoes-on-the-Vine (TOV)
Good supply. Canadian production is several weeks away from ending, while Mexico's new crop is still weeks from harvest. Markets are expected to remain active through August.
Colored Peppers
Good supply from Canada and Central Mexico. Canada is anticipating a short supply gap over the next two to three weeks.
European Cucumbers
Moderate supply. Canadian production has improved and is adequately covering demand.
Mini Cucumbers
Good supply from Baja California, Central Mexico, and Canada.
Snacking Tomatoes
Low to moderate supply.
Mini Sweet Peppers
Moderate supply. Availability from Baja California and Central Mexico has returned to consistent levels.
Melons
Watermelon Bins
Good supply across several growing regions, including North Carolina and Delaware.
Cantaloupes
Production has transitioned to the West Coast for improved quality and availability.
Onions
Supplies remain stable. As additional growing regions come online over the next few weeks, overall availability is expected to increase.
Pears
The market has fully transitioned into California Bartlett and Red Anjou pears. Washington's new-crop Bartletts are beginning, with Bosc and Anjou varieties expected shortly thereafter.
Potatoes
Russet Potatoes
Markets continue to strengthen, particularly on larger sizes. Smaller sizes remain competitively priced, although quality has begun to decline as storage crops near completion. Some shippers are finishing early and may experience gaps before new-crop harvests begin. MPG will source russets from Delaware and Virginia to bridge the gap.
Red and Gold Potatoes
Virginia production is expected to conclude in early August. Recent rainfall has caused some quality concerns. Supply will transition to Minnesota, with a brief tightening expected before new growing regions come online.
Sweet Potatoes
Supplies remain extremely tight. MPG has shifted to jumbo sizes to help offset shortages in smaller grades due to light plantings and strong seasonal demand. Most growers do not expect new-crop harvests until after Labor Day, and periodic allocations may occur until harvest begins.
Stone Fruit
The season has peaked. Certain varieties, particularly white-flesh items, will begin winding down over the next two weeks in both Eastern and Western growing regions.
Field-Grown Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes
Good supply with steady production from Tennessee and North Carolina.
Round Tomatoes
Good supply from Alabama, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Grape Tomatoes
Moderate supply. Eastern production remains steady, while Baja California and Central Mexico continue to provide strong volume.
Tropical
Mangos
Light supply as Mexico finishes its season. Brazil's season is expected to begin at the end of the month.
Honey Mangos
Season has concluded and will not return until November.
Limes
Good supply with promotional opportunities available on 175 and 230-count fruit from Mexico.
Avocados
Supplies have stabilized following last week's temporary USDA inspection suspension.
