PRODUCE MARKET REPORT

OVERVIEW

MARKET REVIEW

Regional Production Highlights - Week of March 21st:

OVERVIEW:

Onion markets are shifting from stored Northwest supply to fresh-run product from Mexico and South Texas, with quality differences between varieties and improved freshness in new crops.

WEATHER:

Mixed conditions include brief frost in Florida followed by warming, a cooling trend after a California heat wave, extreme heat easing slightly in Arizona, and continued dry, warm weather in Mexico.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES:

Most fruit markets are stable, but avocados, grapes, and bananas show good supply and quality while pineapples, apples, and berries remain tight with rising prices due to supply and weather issues.

CALIFORNIA CITRUS:

Lemon supply is transitioning between regions, while oranges and limes are tight with elevated prices and limited smaller sizes.

STONEFRUIT:

Imported stone fruit is steady with adequate supply, supported by ongoing domestic and imported kiwi and Asian pear availability.

CALIFORNIA LETTUCE:

Iceberg supply is tightening with rising prices expected, while romaine quality remains good and stable.

EASTERN AND WESTERN VEGETABLES:

Key vegetables like peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, and squash are in tight supply with high prices due to seasonal gaps and weather impacts.

MELONS:

Cantaloupe and honeydew supplies are limited with quality challenges, while watermelon prices remain high due to demand and supply shifts.

MIXED VEGETABLE:

Many items such as asparagus, broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, celery, and herbs are experiencing tight supply and elevated pricing, though some products show stable or improving quality.

ONIONS:

Supply is steady with stable prices for yellow and red onions, while white onions are increasing in price as new crops enter the market.

POTATOES:

Supply and demand are balanced with strong quality, though smaller sizes are becoming less available.

TOMATOES:

Tomato markets remain volatile with limited supply and high prices for rounds and romas

Snacking tomatoes may see slight improvement in availability.

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