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WEEK 13 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE

Carrots

  • Extreme shortages continue.
  • Georgia and Florida have begun harvesting, but yields are too low to offset supply deficiencies.
  • Expect heavy prorates, especially on baby-peeled carrots.

F&S Value-Added

  • Green beans remain the biggest challenge due to raw product harvest issues.
  • 2 lb bags are temporarily discontinued to protect 12 oz production going into Easter.

Lettuces & Leafy Greens

  • The Yuma winter season is wrapping up quickly.
  • Transition to Huron and Salinas begins next week.

Apples

  • Most varieties are plentiful except Gala and Honeycrisp.
  • Markets are rising as shippers work to slow movement and bridge into new crop.

Asparagus

  • Tight markets continue out of Mexico with limited availability.
  • Product will be available for Easter, but expect higher pricing and lower yields.
  • Limited promotional opportunities.

Berries

Strawberries

  • Florida season is nearing its end.
  • Transition to North Carolina expected mid-April.
  • Harvest is underway in Santa Maria, Oxnard, Baja Mexico, with Salinas/Watsonville starting in April and continuing through September.

Blueberries

  • Light arrivals from Peru and Chile.
  • Florida has started, but decent volume isn’t expected until late March.
  • Shippers are working to stabilize the market until domestic supply improves.

Raspberries

  • Moderate, steady supply from Mexico and Baja California.

Blackberries

  • Strong volume continues from Mexico.

Chili Peppers

Chiles

  • Low supply as Florida production was already light prior to last week’s cold weather.
  • Limited availability until spring plantings begin mid–late March.

Mini Sweets

  • Good supply from Mexico (Baja and Jalisco).
  • Quality and color remain strong.

Citrus

General Citrus

  • Central Valley crops are recovering from winter rains; quality and availability are good.
  • Growers are concerned about fruit drop possibly shortening the season.

Clementines / Mandarins

  • The most challenged citrus category.
  • Tango fruit drop is significant, with 20–30% losses in many blocks.
  • Ongoing shortages are expected.

Navels

  • Overall quality remains solid.
  • Yields are challenged but improving with weather.
  • Small sizes (88s and smaller) remain extremely limited.

Lemons

  • Weather has caused issues including clear rot, mildew scarring, and copper damage.
  • Recent rainfall should help with sizing.

Limes

  • Good supply out of Mexico.

Eastern Vegetables

  • Corn: Southern Florida freeze devastated the crop; no availability expected until mid-April.
  • Cucumbers: Light to moderate supply; Honduras and Mexico providing volume.
  • Green Pepper: Frost in Florida and rain in Mexico affecting both quality and volume.
  • Green Beans: Florida harvesting again; availability improving into April.
  • Zucchini & Yellow Squash: Florida volume increasing and promotable.
  • Eggplant: Light supply due to freeze; Mexico providing moderate to good supply.
  • Green Cabbage: Moderate supply; least affected by frost.
  • Hard Squash: Good supply (acorn/spaghetti from Sinaloa; butternut from Honduras).

Grapes

  • Industry has moved into the Chilean import season.
  • Good quality and strong supplies.

Greens

  • Low supply.
  • Mustard and turnip greens experienced hail and rain damage in Bunnell, FL.
  • Production should increase again in early April.

Hothouse

  • TOV: Good supply; Canada increasing production.
  • Colored Peppers: Strong promotable supply from Canada.
  • European Cucumbers: Light supply due to cool weather in Mexico; relief expected when Canada begins harvesting in ~4 weeks.
  • Mini Cucumbers: Tight market; new crop from Mexico in 2–3 weeks, Canada following shortly.
  • Snacking Tomatoes: Moderate supply.

Melons

  • Watermelons: Light supply; Florida volume limited until May.
  • Mini Watermelons: Moderate supply from Guatemala.
  • Cantaloupe & Honeydew: Good supply from Guatemala.

Onions

  • White onion supply is tightening as expected for this time of year.
  • Strong demand will push markets higher for the next two months.

Pears

  • Washington Bartletts have finished.
  • Chilean and Argentinean Bartletts now shipping.
  • Washington Bosc and Anjou remain plentiful.

Potatoes

Russet

  • Excellent supply, especially in bagging sizes.
  • Well supplied through spring.

Red & Gold

  • Reds are abundant in multiple regions.
  • Golds strengthening out West.
  • Florida running behind due to February freezes.

Sweet Potatoes

  • Harvest complete with excellent supply.

Stone Fruit

  • Import season has finished.
  • Domestic crop expected to begin in early May.

Tomatoes – Field Grown

Rounds & Romas

  • Light supply due to Florida freezes.
  • Mexico producing moderate volumes.

Grape Tomatoes

  • Light supply with Florida slowed by cold weather.
  • Mexico remains steady.

Snacking Tomatoes

  • Moderate supply; Canada begins harvest in 2–3 weeks.
  • Promotable opportunities expected late spring and summer.

Tropical

  • Avocados: Good supply and promotable volumes from Mexico.
  • Honey Mangos & Mangos: Moderate supply from Mexico.
  • Dragon Fruit: Moderate supply from Ecuador.
  • Limes: Light supply; pricing elevated through April if demand remains strong.

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