Week 39 2025 Market Update
Apples: New crop varieties continue to ramp up; Eastern US Fuji’s and Granny began this week; Pink Lady will begin in mid-October with the last variety to start being Cosmic crisp in December.
Avocado: Excellent supplies with production in Mexico, California, and Columbia.
Berries
Strawberries: The California strawberry harvest peaked at the end of June. We are experiencing the typical late-season challenges, stores need to reduce allocation and order for quick turns. No one should be ordering more than enough to make an offer. Please adjust for the seasonality and expand on more seasonal fruits like grapes, apples, and citrus.
Blueberries: Peru containers have begun arriving and the shippers expect strong supplies beginning in October.
Blackberries and Raspberries: volumes are good as Mexico is in full harvest. Raspberries and blacks should be promoted through the end of the year.
Citrus
Imported citrus are still available, although supplies are getting tight on Lemons and Navels. California will begin harvest at the end of October.
Clementines: Imports are still available, but supply will be constrained toward the end of October.
Eastern Vegetables
Cucumbers: Good supplies. Eastern cucumbers are still available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York and North Carolina and Georgia have begun their Fall Harvest.
Green Peppers: Good supplies. Eastern bell peppers are available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Green Beans: Good supplies. Eastern beans are available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Zucchini and Yellow squash: Excellent supply. Eastern squash is available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York, New Jersey, and North Carolina.
Eggplant: Moderate supplies. Eastern eggplant is available in North Carolina and Georgia.
Green Cabbage: Moderate supplies. Eastern cabbage is available in North Carolina and Georgia.
Fall Squash: Good supplies in Michigan and New York.
Grapes: The California Grape Commission has reported that they are expecting near-record volumes this season. We anticipate very well-supplied markets and promotional opportunities to be available through November. Globe grapes are available.
Hothouse
Beefsteaks: Increasing supply. Canada is winding down, but Mexico has ramped up and quality, and sizing are excellent.
TOV: Increasing supply. Very limited in Canada as growers are transitioning to fall planting. Mexico supply is strong. Expect supplies to continue to improve next over the next month.
Colored Peppers: Improving supply. Although Canada has faced challenges from heat and disease, Mexico has ramped up and volume will continue to improve over the next month.
Euro Cukes: Improving supply. Availability has increased slightly in Canada and Mexico is starting to ramp up volume.
Mini Cukes: Improving supply. Availability has increased slightly in Canada and Mexico is starting to ramp up volume.
Snacking Tomatoes: Increasing supply. Grape varieties remain in low production while cherry, cocktail, and medley tomatoes are showing improvements. Slight prorates remain but we will see crops increase within the next month.
Lettuce and Leafy Greens: Good supplies and excellent quality right now.
Limes: Moderate supplies. Mexico rain plus heat pockets raising cosmetic risk, high yellowing. Colombia strong and consistent volumes.
Mangos: Tight supply Mexico is finished markets are getting tighter. We will be in Brazil and experience an increase as logistical costs and Tariffs impact the price.
Melons
Watermelons: Moving to carton melons next week as bins are done for the season.
Cantaloupes and Honeydew: Available out of Northern California through September and will transition to Southern California in October before moving to the offshore season.
Pears: Bartlett and Bosc Pear harvest has begun in Washington.
Potatoes: New crop russets started shipping in August. Supply is light on the bakers. The bagging sizes are in good supply, and markets have remained soft.
Red and Gold: Colored potatoes have transitioned to Minnesota and Maine.
Tomatoes: Field grown
Romas: Moderate Supplies. The majority come from the Tennessee and Carolina regions. Quality remains strong, with good sizing.
Round Tomatoes: Good Supplies. Tennessee and North Carolina both are delivering excellent volumes.
Grape Tomatoes: Good supplies out of Tennessee, Virginia, and North Carolina.
