Week 29 2025 Market Update
Grapes: We are transitioning from Mexico to first of the season California grapes. We have started to receive the “Welches” label grapes for the contest next week and the quality is excellent.
Cherries: Currently, great volume and strong quality on the Washington cherries . Expect solid coverage thru end of July, weather dependent, at which point we will transition to British Columbia. Rainier cherries are winding down and we look to clean them up by the end of 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: Quality and availability have improved significantly as Michigan and British Columbia are coming on board.
Blackberries and Raspberries: Markets are tight on both; we anticipate the raspberry markets to improve with California starting but expect blackberries to be tight until September.
Citrus
Clementines: California is finished for the season. We have transitioned to import Clementines.
Navel Oranges: California is done for the season; we have transitioned to the imported navel oranges.
Lemons: Good supply and quality
Limes: Supplies are good
Eastern Vegetables-
Cucumbers – East moderate supplies. Georgia and North Carolina are finished. Virginia and New Jersey has production with good quality. Michigan and New York will be harvesting in the next week.
Green Peppers – East light supplies. Georgia is finished and NC/VA production is not ready. Production will ramp up once New Jersey, Michigan and New York are ready late July to early August. We expect prorates for the next couple of weeks.
Green Beans – East light supplies. Limited volume in Virginia and North Carolina. Production will ramp up once Michigan and New York come online next week.
Zucchini and Yellow squash – East moderate supplies. North Carolina, Virginia, and New York have volume. New Jersey and Michigan are a little behind but will harvest soon.
Corn – East light supplies. North Carolina is wrapping up and Virginia remains lighter than usual.
Eggplant – East light supplies. Georgia is finished. North Carolina production is light, but quality is good.
Green Cabbage – East moderate supplies. North Carolina, Virginia, and New York production up and running.
Hothouse-
Beefsteak Tomatoes – Canada moderate supplies. Mexico is expected to begin new crop in the coming weeks, which will help strengthen supply
TOV – Canda good supplies. Mexico is expected to begin new crop over the coming weeks
Colored Peppers – Canda light supplies. High heat in Easter Canada has impacted production. However, a flush is anticipated in the next 10 days. Mexico light supplies. Rain and cloudy conditions have slowed production.
Hydro Cukes– Canada light supplies, growers transitioning between plantings
Snacking Tomatoes – Mexico low supplies due to Hurricanes passing through some growing regions, experiencing lower yields. Conditions will improve in the next couple weeks
Lettuce and Leafy Greens: Iceberg and leaf varieties continue to see pest pressure and heat stress. Supplies and quality will continue to be unstable for the coming week or two. East Coast and Canadian supplies are currently lighter due to recent rains.
Mango- Good supplies from Mexico
Melons:
Watermelons – Good supplies in the east. North Florida has completed its season, while GA is nearing the end with a week or two left. North Carolina, New Jersey, and Indiana are expected to begin harvesting next week.
Cantaloupes and Honeydew – We have transitioned to California.
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 wrapping up; we will be starting with California bartlett pears in another week or two.
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 have transitioned to Virginia.
Stone Fruit: South Carolina has finished with yellow peaches, and we have transitioned to Virginia and New Jersey. Nectarines , plums, and white flesh fruit are looking good out of California. We will be adding pluots to the order guide next week.
Tomatoes: Field grown
Romas – Limited supplies in the east. South Carolina harvest done. North Carolina and Tennessee with some smaller programs. Good volumes in Mexico and California.
Round Tomatoes – Limited supplies in the east. South Carolina harvest done and Virginia is a week or two away from production. Good supplies out west in Mexico and California.
Grape Tomatoes – Limited supplies in the east. South Carolina harvest done, but Virginia production is not ready due to adverse weather, leading to reduced yields.
