Week 35 2025 Market Update
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 this week.
Cherries: Washington cherries are done for the season. We expect ship product from British Columbia until mid-September.
Apples: New crop varieties are ramping up; Gala, Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious started in early August, with the others slowly coming on over the next two months. Shippers are expecting a large crop this year, so we should have plenty of promotable opportunities.
Berries
Strawberries: Steady supply. The California strawberry harvest peaked at the end of June. We anticipate the typical late-season challenges as we head into September, stores need to reduce allocation and order for quick turns.
Blueberries: volumes are winding down in the Pacific Northwest. Peru containers have begun trickling in and shippers expect strong markets for the first two weeks of September
Blackberries and Raspberries: volumes are improving as Mexico hit a peak recently stabilizing the market. Raspberries should be promotable through the end of the year, and Blackberries are expected to be in promotable volumes by late September.
Citrus
Clementines remain most promotable with excellent supply and quality. We are in varieties that have the loose skin characteristics; this is not a defect.
Lemons: Tight markets on as demand continues to exceed supply.
Import navels: Steady for the moment, but expected to be in high demand in September and October
Limes – Good supplies out of Mexico
Eastern Vegetables-
Cucumbers –Good supplies. Eastern cucumbers are available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York, and Virginia.
Green Peppers –Good supplies. Eastern bell peppers are available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York, New Jersey, and Ohio.
Green Beans –Good supplies. Eastern beans are available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York, and Virginia.
Zucchini and Yellow squash –. Good supplies. Eastern squash is available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York, New Jersey, Ohio, and Virginia.
Corn – Moderate supplies. Eastern corn is available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York, and Virginia.
Eggplant – Moderate supplies. Eastern eggplant is available in multiple areas, including Michigan and New Jersey.
Green Cabbage – Moderate supplies. Eastern cabbage is available in multiple areas, including Michigan, New York, and North Carolina.
Fall Squash – Good supplies. The Michigan product will arrive on September 7th.
Hothouse-
Beefsteaks – Light to moderate supplies. Canada's quality and shelf life are still a concern. It will take 4 – 6 weeks before we see improvements. Mexico fruit is outstanding in quality and size. The market will soon come off.
TOV – Light to moderate Supplies. Very limited in Canada as growers transition to fall plantings. Mexico's supplies are showing improvement with an uptick in volume. In another 2 – 4 weeks, new fields will begin harvest.
Colored Peppers – Light supplies. Canada has been facing challenges with heat and disease, which have impacted yields and will bring an early end to the season. Mexico is slow to ramp up, but volume is expected to improve in September.
Euro Cukes – Moderate to Good supplies. Canada's supplies are improving gradually as new crops come into production. Mexico has light volumes.
Mini Cukes – Moderate to Good supplies. Canada and Mexico have steady volume and good quality.
Snacking Tomatoes – Moderate supplies. Cocktail and grape varieties are readily available. Cherry on the vine harvest has slowed and we are seeing prorations
Lettuce and Leafy Greens: Good supplies and excellent quality right now
Avocadoes – Good supplies. Multiple coverage from Mexico, California, and Columbia.
Honey Mangos – Good supplies Mexico will end late August.
Mangos – Good supplies Mexico through the month of August.
Melons:
Watermelons – Good supplies, we will remove the bins from the catalog the week after Labor Day
Cantaloupes and Honeydew – We have transitioned to California; we have seen excellent quality thus far.
Pears: Bartlett and Bosc Pear harvest has begun in Washington will begin harvest in the next couple weeks.
Potatoes: New crop russets started shipping last week with larger sizing being limited. 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.
Stone Fruit: South Carolina has finished with yellow peaches, and we have transitioned to Virginia and New Jersey. Nectarines, plums, pluots, and white flesh fruit are looking good out of California.
Tomatoes: Field grown
Romas – Moderate Supplies. The majority are coming from the Tennessee and Carolina regions. Quality remains strong, with good sizing.
Round Tomatoes – Moderate Supplies. Tennessee is delivering steady average volumes due to lingering effects from weather challenges. Virginia is in a seasonal transition, with the new crop harvest to begin after Labor Day.
Grape Tomatoes – Good supplies out of Tennessee, Virginia, New Jersey, and Canada. Strong supplies are anticipated in September.
