WEEK 27 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE
Strawberries
Supply has improved; however, quality remains inconsistent due to poor growing conditions earlier this spring. Promotional opportunities should improve as availability continues to increase.
Lettuce & Leafy Greens
Supplies remain extremely tight, with elevated markets continuing across the category. Quality has improved, but yields remain below normal expectations, keeping overall availability constrained.
Apples
Markets remain stable, although costs continue to strengthen gradually as summer progresses. Gala and Honeycrisp varieties are increasing at a faster pace as the industry works through old-crop inventories ahead of new-crop arrivals.
Asparagus
Michigan has completed its harvest season, and supplies are beginning to tighten. Peru is expected to provide moderate supplies through the remainder of the summer.
Bush Berries
Blueberries:
Supply remains stable as production transitions from North Carolina and New Jersey into northern growing regions. Promotable volumes are expected by mid-July.
Raspberries:
Good supply continues from Mexico and Baja California, with no major concerns currently reported.
Blackberries:
Supplies remain abundant from North Carolina and Mexico. Markets are expected to remain favorable unless weather disrupts production.
Carrots
Supply has fully recovered from the winter and spring production challenges. Availability remains strong.
Cherries
Washington continues to provide good supply for the next two weeks. The Rainier cherry season is expected to be very short and could conclude within that same timeframe.
Chili Peppers
Chiles:
Good supplies are currently available.
Mini Sweet Peppers:
Good supply from Baja and Jalisco, Mexico. Quality and color remain strong with no significant concerns.
Citrus
General Citrus:
California has wrapped up for the season. Imported fruit is now filling the pipeline, with good quality and availability reported.
Clementines:
Imported fruit from Peru, Chile, and Uruguay is available. Supply and flavor are expected to improve over the next several weeks.
Navels:
The industry has transitioned to imported fruit. Early-season imported fruit quality is expected to improve as the season progresses.
Lemons:
The Argentine import season is underway. Supply remains moderate but continues to improve.
Limes:
Plentiful supply with strong promotional opportunities available.
Eastern Vegetables
Zucchini & Yellow Squash:
Good supply from North Carolina and Michigan, with production well positioned to support promotional opportunities.
Cucumbers:
Moderate supply. Georgia and North Carolina have finished for the season. Current production is coming primarily from Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan, with New York expected to begin harvesting soon.
Green Peppers:
Light supply. Georgia has finished, while North Carolina and New Jersey production continues to ramp up.
Green Beans:
Light supply. Georgia is finished for the season, while North Carolina and Virginia remain limited. Improvement is expected as Michigan and New York begin harvesting.
Corn:
Light supply. Georgia has completed its season, South Carolina is winding down, and Virginia has started. Supply should improve as Michigan and New York come online.
Eggplant:
Good supply. Georgia and North Carolina continue harvesting, with New Jersey expected to begin production soon.
Green Cabbage:
Moderate supply. Georgia has finished and North Carolina is nearing completion. Supplies should improve once Michigan and New York increase production.
Hard Squash:
Moderate supply. Eastern production has started lightly, with stronger availability expected in August as northeastern growing regions begin harvest.
Grapes
California's Central Valley has started production approximately two weeks earlier than normal. Quality reports remain excellent, with strong color and flavor.
Hothouse Vegetables
Colored Peppers:
Good supply from Canada and Mexico. Heat has slowed Canadian production slightly, but overall availability remains steady.
Mini Sweet Peppers:
Moderate supply. Mexico remains limited with light production. Improvement is expected as Baja production begins within the next two to three weeks.
European Cucumbers:
Low supply. Canadian production has tightened significantly, resulting in higher markets.
Mini Cucumbers:
Moderate supply. Canadian volumes remain light, while Mexico continues to support availability.
Beefsteak Tomatoes:
Good supply from Canada and the United States. Recent heat may create sizing and quality concerns, but promotional opportunities remain available.
Tomatoes on the Vine (TOV):
Good supply with excellent quality across growing regions. Markets remain steady despite recent weather-related concerns.
Snacking Tomatoes:
Low to moderate supply. Mexico is experiencing a temporary production gap, creating upward pressure on markets until volumes recover.
Onions
Onion supplies remain stable. New Mexico has been shipping for two weeks, while California continues harvesting despite freight challenges. Vidalia onions remain plentiful and are expected to carry through Labor Day before transitioning back to Peruvian supplies.
Pears
Argentinian Bartlett and Bosc pears continue to ship. California pears are expected later this month, while Washington will provide Green and Red Anjou pears for approximately one more month before a brief gap occurs ahead of new-crop availability.
Potatoes
Russets:
Good supplies remain available on smaller bagged sizes. Quality challenges are causing stricter grading, while reduced yields continue to push bulk pricing higher.
Red & Gold Potatoes:
Production is transitioning from Florida through Virginia and into northern growing regions as the season progresses.
Sweet Potatoes:
Supplies are tightening rapidly. Strong movement has raised concerns about potential gaps later this summer. Murasaki sweet potatoes are expected to finish within the next three weeks, with new-crop supplies anticipated in early October.
Stone Fruit
Stone fruit season is at peak production across both eastern and western growing regions. Supplies remain excellent, with strong promotional opportunities available.
Tomatoes (Field-Grown)
Round Tomatoes:
Good supply. Florida and South Carolina are wrapping up production while Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina continue to increase volume.
Roma Tomatoes:
Moderate supply. South Carolina is nearing completion, and Tennessee has started harvesting. Supply should improve as North Carolina ramps up over the next two weeks.
Grape Tomatoes:
Moderate supply. South Carolina has finished for the season, while Virginia is shipping lighter volumes.
Tropical
Mangos:
Light supply. Rain across Mexico has delayed harvest activity. Oaxaca has completed production, Sinaloa is beginning production, and Jalisco continues to face maturity challenges.
Avocados:
Good supply. Mexico is harvesting the Loca Crop from Michoacán, with smaller sizes dominating production and creating promotional opportunities. California is expected to maintain strong volume for another month before seasonal slowing begins.
Limes:
Good supply. Improved availability of larger sizes has lowered markets, particularly on smaller sizes. No significant market fluctuations are expected in the coming weeks.
