Week 47 Market Update
ALERTS
Strawberries: Heavy rain in California continues to impact harvest. Supply is extremely limited, and quality issues persist. Orders will be prorated; Florida production is expected to start in December. No availability from DVD suppliers.
Western Vegetables: Rainfall in California has disrupted harvest for lettuce, leafy greens, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, green onions, Napa, Bok Choy, cilantro, parsley, and Brussels sprouts. Expect challenges until the transition to Yuma, AZ, around Thanksgiving.
Apples
- New crop varieties in peak harvest; strong supply and promotable opportunities through spring. Cosmic Crisp starts in December.
Berries
- Blueberries: Strong volume from Peru; Chilean arrivals mid-late December.
- Raspberries: Mexican supply declining slightly; markets stable.
- Blackberries: Strong Mexican volume; promotable through year-end.
Citrus
- Clementines: Light California harvest underway.
- Lemons: Tight market; demand exceeds supply.
- Navels: Steady imports; high demand expected until California harvest in two weeks.
- Limes: Good supply from Mexico.
Eastern Vegetables
- Cucumbers: Good supply from Georgia; Florida starting light harvest.
- Green Peppers: Good supply from Georgia and Florida.
- Green Beans: Moderate supply; cooler weather slowing Georgia production.
- Zucchini & Yellow Squash: Moderate supply; Georgia and South Florida producing.
- Tray Corn: Moderate supply from Georgia.
- Eggplant: Moderate supply; cooler temps are slowing Georgia crop.
- Green Cabbage: Good supply from NC and Georgia.
- Hard Squash: Good supply from Michigan and New York.
Grapes
- California supply remains strong; recent rains are impacting quality.
Hothouse
- Beefsteaks: Moderate supply; Canada winding down, Mexico steady.
- TOV: Good supply; excellent quality.
- Colored Peppers: Moderate supply; transition to Mexico underway.
- European Cucumbers: Moderate supply; Mexico picking up.
- Mini Cucumbers: Moderate supply; Mexico increasing production.
- Snacking Tomatoes: Moderate supply; good quality.
Chili Peppers
- Chiles: Good supply; Georgia late-season, Florida starting.
- Mini Sweets: Good supply; steady volumes from Mexico.
Melons
- Watermelons: Moderate supply from South Florida.
- Cantaloupes & Honeydew: Moderate supply; Guatemala arrivals improving volume.
Onions
- Oversupply on yellows, reds, and whites; sweets moderate from Peru.
Pears
- Excellent supply; Bartlett and Bosc harvest underway in Washington.
Potatoes
- Oversupply across russets, reds, and golds; sweet potatoes in excellent supply.
Tomatoes (Field Grown)
- Romas: Moderate supply; Florida early harvest.
- Rounds: Good supply; Florida fully underway.
- Grape Tomatoes: Moderate supply; Florida leading.
Tropical
- Avocados: Excellent supply; promotable.
- Honey Mangos: Moderate supply from Ecuador.
- Mangos: Moderate supply from Brazil.
- Dragon Fruit: Moderate supply from Ecuador.
- Limes: Good supply; promotable volumes from Mexico.
