Week 42 2025 Market Update
Grapes: The California grape deal continues to be well-supplied and promotional opportunities should be available through November however the growing regions are experiencing heavy rain this week which could affect the yields in the next three weeks.
Apples: New crop varieties are in peak harvest currently apart from the Cosmic Crisp which will start in December, harvests have yielded a large crop this year, so we should have plenty of promotable opportunities through the spring.
Berries
Strawberries: The California strawberry harvest peaked at the end of June. We anticipate the typical late-season challenges as we head into the end of the harvest in the central coast. It is raining in the growing areas this week, this will cause additional stress on the plants. Stores need to reduce allocation and order for quick turns.
Blueberries: Imports currently arriving from Peru. Quality and supply are improving.
Blackberries and Raspberries: Volumes are improving as Mexico hit a peak recently stabilizing the market. Raspberries and Blackberries should be promoted through the end of the year.
Citrus
Clementines: Chile is the primary region in harvest currently and carrying us through to the California season begin at the beginning of November.
Lemons: Tight markets on as demand continues to exceed supply.
Import Navels: Steady for the moment but expected to be in high demand until the California harvest in two weeks.
Limes: Good supplies out of Mexico.
Eastern Vegetables
Cucumbers: Good supply. Georgia and North Carolina are the primary regions in harvest.
Green Peppers: Good supply. Eastern bell peppers are available from Georgia.
Green Beans: Good supply from Georgia.
Zucchini and Yellow Squash: Good supplies. Eastern squash is available from Georgia.
Corn: Moderate supply out of Florida.
Eggplant: Moderate supplies. Eastern eggplant out of Georgia.
Green Cabbage: Good supply out of North Carolina.
Fall Squash: Good supply. The Michigan product will continue for another few weeks.
Hothouse
Beefsteaks: Good supply. Canada has wrapped up. Mexico produce is outstanding in quality and size.
Tomatoes on the Vine: Good supply. Mexico will be in production through the Spring.
Colored Peppers: Moderate supply. Will be in Mexico through the Spring.
European Cucumbers: Good supply. Mexico has excellent volume.
Mini Cucumbers: Excellent supply.
Snacking Tomatoes: Good supply.
Lettuce and Leafy Greens: We are in the transition between the spring/summer and winter harvest in the Huron region. This is a short window deal that lasts until the end of November. This week we are seeing rain in the region which could lead to some short-term challenges.
Avocadoes: Excellent supply. Very promotable. Mexico is in full swing.
Honey Mangos: Will be available in two weeks.
Mangos: Tight supply, elevated market pricing.
Melons
Watermelons: Good supply out of South Florida currently.
Cantaloupes and Honeydew: Offshore is in good supply through Spring.
Pears: Excellent supply. Bartlett and Bosc Pear harvest has begun in Washington has begun.
Potatoes: New crop russet harvest will be completed in a couple weeks. Supply is good especially on bagging sizes. Markets have remained soft.
Red and Gold: Colored potatoes are also in great supply from multiple regions including Idaho and Washington.
Tomatoes: Field Grown
Romas: Good Supply. Currently domestically and from Mexico.
Round Tomatoes: Good Supply. Domestically and out of Mexico.
Grape Tomatoes: Good supply currently domestically.
