WEEK 28 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE
Strawberries
Supply has improved, but quality remains inconsistent due to poor growing conditions earlier this season.
Lettuces & Leafy Greens
Supply and quality continue to improve, and this trend is expected to continue over the next two months.
Apples
Markets remain stable, though costs are gradually increasing as summer progresses. Supplies of Gala and Honeycrisp apples are tight as storage crops near the end of the season. The first harvests of the new crop are expected in approximately three weeks.
Asparagus
Michigan has completed its harvest season, and supplies are beginning to tighten. Moderate supplies from Peru are expected throughout the remainder of the summer.
Bush Berries
Blueberries
Supply is stable as production transitions from North Carolina and New Jersey to northern growing regions. Promotable volumes are expected by mid-July.
Raspberries
Supply remains strong from Mexico and Baja California.
Blackberries
Supply has become extremely tight this week due to a gap in East Coast production.
Cherries
Washington’s season is winding down while harvest is underway in British Columbia. Supplies are expected to tighten over the next one to two weeks, with the season likely ending by mid-August.
Chili Peppers
Chiles
Supply is mixed. Good supplies are currently available from Western growing regions, while Florida continues to recover from winter weather challenges, resulting in low to moderate availability in some Eastern markets.
Mini Sweets
Overall supply is good. Production from Baja California, Jalisco, and Western Mexico remains strong, with good quality and color. Some Mexican growing regions remain limited, but supplies are expected to improve further as additional Baja production comes online in the next two to three weeks.
Citrus
Citrus
California’s season has ended, and imported fruit is now filling the pipeline. Overall quality and availability remain strong.
Clementines
Imports from Peru, Chile, and Uruguay are available. Supply and flavor are expected to improve over the next several weeks.
Navel Oranges
The market has transitioned to imported fruit. Early-season arrivals are available and are expected to continue improving in quality.
Lemons
Imports from Argentina are underway. Supply is moderate but improving.
Limes
Ample supply and highly promotable.
Eastern Vegetables
Zucchini & Yellow Squash
Good supply from multiple Eastern growing regions, including North Carolina and Michigan. Production is well-positioned to support promotions.
Cucumbers
Moderate supply. Georgia and North Carolina have finished for the season. Current volume is primarily coming from Virginia, New Jersey, and Michigan, with New York expected to begin harvesting soon.
Green Peppers
Light supply. Georgia has finished, and newer crops in North Carolina and New Jersey have not yet reached full production.
Green Beans
Light supply. Georgia is finished, and supplies from North Carolina and Virginia remain limited. Availability should improve next week as New York and Michigan come online.
Corn
Light supply. Georgia has finished, South Carolina is nearing the end of its season, and Virginia has begun harvesting. Supply should improve once Michigan and New York begin production.
Eggplant
Good supply. Harvest continues in Georgia and North Carolina, with New Jersey expected to start within the next week.
Green Cabbage
Moderate supply. Georgia has finished, and North Carolina is nearing the end of its season. As a cool-weather crop, supply should improve as Michigan and New York ramp up production.
Hard Squash
Moderate supply. Eastern production has begun on a limited basis, with stronger availability expected in August as Northeastern growing regions come online.
Grapes
California’s Central Valley season is well underway. Quality and supplies are excellent.
Hothouse
Beefsteak Tomatoes
Good supply. Canada and the U.S. are at peak production. Recent heat may create future sizing and quality concerns, but supply remains steady with promotional opportunities available.
Tomatoes on the Vine (TOV)
Good supply and excellent quality across growing regions. While recent heat could create production challenges, supplies remain steady and promotable.
Colored Peppers
Good supply. Eastern Canada continues to provide steady volumes despite heat-related slowdowns. Mexican supplies remain stable.
European Cucumbers
Low supply. Canadian production has tightened, with limited availability expected over the next several weeks, resulting in a strengthening market.
Mini Cucumbers
Moderate supply. Canadian production remains light, but steady volumes from Mexico continue to support availability.
Snacking Tomatoes
Low to moderate supply. Mexico is experiencing a small production gap, leading to higher markets until production rebounds in the coming weeks.
Mini Sweets
Moderate supply. Mexican production remains limited, but improvement is expected once Baja production begins in two to three weeks.
Melons
Watermelon Bins
Light to moderate supply. South Carolina production is expected to continue through most of July, while North Carolina remains limited. Supplies should strengthen once Indiana begins harvesting in early August.
Cantaloupes
Light supply. Georgia has completed its season, while North Carolina has begun harvesting on a limited basis. Availability is expected to improve in the coming weeks.
Onions
Supplies remain stable. New Mexico began shipping two weeks ago, while California is harvesting but facing high freight costs. Vidalia onions remain plentiful, with most regional suppliers expecting inventories to last through Labor Day before transitioning back to Peruvian product.
Pears
Argentine Bartlett and Bosc pears have been shipping for the past month. California pears will begin shipping later this month. Washington will continue supplying Green and Red Anjou pears for just over a month before a temporary gap occurs ahead of the new crop.
Potatoes
Overall Market
Potato supplies remain plentiful and are expected to remain adequate throughout the summer.
Russets
Ample supplies remain available in smaller bagged sizes. However, quality concerns are causing growers to grade more aggressively, and lower yields are pushing bulk pricing higher.
Red & Gold
Following a challenging Florida season, the market is transitioning through a brief Virginia harvest before moving to northern growing regions.
Sweet Potatoes
Supplies are tightening rapidly as demand remains strong. Shippers are concerned about potential supply gaps later this summer. Murasaki sweet potatoes are expected to be unavailable within the next three weeks until new-crop harvest begins in early October.
Stone Fruit
Stone fruit season is at peak production in both Eastern and Western growing regions, with excellent availability and strong promotional opportunities.
Field-Grown Tomatoes
Roma Tomatoes
Moderate supply. South Carolina production is nearing completion, while Tennessee has begun harvesting. Supply should improve as North Carolina ramps up over the next two weeks.
Round Tomatoes
Good supply. Northern Florida and South Carolina are wrapping up their seasons, while Virginia, Tennessee, and North Carolina have begun production.
Grape Tomatoes
Moderate supply. South Carolina has finished for the season, and Virginia is producing limited volumes.
Tropical
Mangos
Light supply. Persistent rainfall in Mexico has delayed harvest activity. Oaxaca has finished, Sinaloa is ramping up slowly, and fruit maturity remains a concern in Jalisco.
Limes
Good supply. Increased availability of larger sizes due to recent rains has helped lower market prices, particularly on smaller sizes (230s and 250s). No significant market fluctuations are expected in the coming weeks.
Avocados
Good supply. Mexico is harvesting the Loca crop in Michoacán, with smaller sizes becoming increasingly dominant and creating promotional opportunities. California will continue to have heavy volumes for another month before production begins to slow.
