WEEK 25 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE
Strawberries:
Santa Maria has finished for the season, and Salinas/Watsonville has increased production. Yields are low, and demand continues to exceed supply. Markets remain high with limited fruit availability.
Lettuces and Leafy Greens:
Quality has been affected by rains in California, and supply is extremely tight across all lettuce and leafy green items.
Apples:
Markets remain stable, though all costs are slowly strengthening into the summer. Gala and Honeycrisp apples continue to increase at a faster rate as they close the gap between old and new crop.
Asparagus:
Supplies have increased over the past two weeks, and markets have eased as Michigan harvest begins. We anticipate ample promotional opportunities over the next several weeks.
Bush Berries
Blueberries:
Supplies are stable. Georgia is past peak, North Carolina has started, and New Jersey has begun harvesting. Frost earlier in the season reduced NJ yields by 35–50%, though supply from GA and NC is expected to offset any major impacts.
Raspberries:
Supply is moderate and steady out of Mexico and Baja, CA.
Blackberries:
Georgia and Mexico are flush, and North Carolina has started. This market should remain strong through June, barring any weather disruptions.
Carrots:
Supply has improved, and orders are now being filled at 100%.
Cherries:
The California season wrapped up last week. We are currently in a 10-day gap between California and Washington harvests, with new crop Washington cherries expected next week.
Chili Pepper
Chiles:
Extremely low supply. Florida and Mexico production remains well below normal due to earlier cold weather causing bloom drop. Increased volume from Central Florida is expected later this month.
Mini Sweets:
Good supply with production out of Baja and Jalisco, Mexico.
Citrus
Citrus:
Central Valley crops are recovering from earlier winter rains. Quality and availability are good; however, growers are concerned fruit drop may lead to an earlier end to the domestic season, likely by the end of the month.
Clementines:
Quality remains good, though the season is expected to end a few weeks early.
Navels:
Overall quality is solid, though yields remain tight, especially on smaller sizes (88ct and below).
Lemons:
Weather has caused concerns, including clear rot, mildew scarring, and copper damage. Recent rainfall should help improve sizing.
Limes:
Supplies had tightened in Mexico during the transition but have improved, with markets gradually easing.
Eastern Veg
Zucchini and Yellow Squash:
Strong supply across GA, NC, TN, and NJ. Quality is good, and volume supports promotional opportunities.
Cucumbers:
Good supply with overlapping production in GA and NC. Georgia remains in season for another 3 weeks.
Green Peppers:
Moderate supply. Production in NC and SC is helping offset declining Georgia supply.
Green Beans:
Moderate supply. Georgia yields dipped last week, but volumes will improve as North Carolina and Virginia begin production.
Corn:
Good supply with production fully underway in FL, GA, SC, and MS.
Eggplant:
Moderate supply. Georgia production has increased, improving availability. North Carolina is expected to begin harvest within 10 days.
Green Cabbage:
Good supply with production from Georgia and North Carolina.
Fall Squash:
Moderate supply. Limited volume in the East; Mexico continues to supply the category.
Grapes:
The Chilean import season has ended. Mexico is now the primary supplier, with California’s Central Valley expected to begin production at the end of the month.
Hothouse
Colored Peppers:
Good supply from Canada and Central Mexico. Quality remains excellent with continued promotional opportunities.
Mini Sweet Peppers:
Good supply, though production is beginning its seasonal decline. A potential supply gap could occur before Baja ramps up mid-June.
Euro Cucumbers:
Good supply with increasing Canadian production and continued promotions.
Mini Cucumbers:
Good supply from Canada and Mexico with promotable volume.
Beefsteak Tomatoes:
Moderate supply. Field production has normalized, orders are being filled at 100%, and markets are expected to soften gradually.
TOV:
Good supply. The Mexico-Canada overlap is ending, with stable but firm markets expected until July, when promotions should return.
Snacking Tomatoes:
Good supply. Promotions will continue while overlap production lasts.
Chili Pepper
Chiles:
Low to moderate supply as Florida continues recovery from winter impacts.
Mini Sweets:
Good supply from West Mexico with strong quality and color.
Melons
Watermelon Bins:
Light supply. Limited transition overlap and weather delays in Georgia are creating day-to-day availability challenges.
Cantaloupes:
Light supply. Disease issues in AZ and CA have reduced June crops, increasing pressure on Georgia supply and driving markets higher.
Onions:
Supplies are stable. New Mexico and California are harvesting, though freight costs remain high. Vidalia onions are plentiful, with supply expected through Labor Day.
Pears:
Argentinian Bartlett and Bosc are currently shipping. California pears will begin later this month. Washington Anjou varieties will remain available for about another month before a gap.
Potatoes:
Overall supplies are ample.
Russets:
Good supply on smaller sizes; quality issues are leading to heavier grading, pushing bulk prices up.
Red and Gold:
Florida continues through late June, transitioning to NC, VA, then Delaware. Recent rains have improved growing conditions.
Sweet Potatoes:
Supplies are tightening with strong movement. A potential gap is possible later this summer. Murasaki crop will end in about three weeks before new crop begins in October.
Stone Fruit:
The California season is just beginning, with first arrivals next week. Eastern peaches are expected within two weeks, with promotable volume to follow shortly after.
Field Grown Tomatoes:
Supply is good across Florida, Georgia, North & South Carolina, and Tennessee.
Round/Roma:
Moderate supply out of Florida through month end.
Grape Tomatoes:
Moderate supply, transitioning from Florida to Georgia and South Carolina in the coming weeks.
Tropical
Mangos:
Light supply. Rain in Mexico has delayed harvest. Oaxaca has finished, Sinaloa is ramping up slowly, and Jalisco is experiencing maturity issues.
Limes:
Good supply. Increased availability of larger sizes has brought markets down gradually, especially on smaller sizes. Markets expected to remain stable.
Avocados:
Moderate supply with increases expected soon. Mexico supply is steady, and Jalisco’s Loca crop is beginning, supporting summer promotions.
