PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

• Tomatoes:

  • Good quality from Mexico (Jalisco, Baja, Monterey).

  • Romas in high demand, commanding premiums.

• U.S. East (GA, NC, SC): Quality still good; winding down. Transitioning to NC/TN.

• California: Strong tomato and bell pepper production; transitioning to Arvin.

• Cucumbers: Good out of Georgia and Baja.

• Short Supplies: Tomatillo, Habanero, Jalapenos.

Fruits

• Mexican Table Grapes: Improving; domestic volume from desert regions rising.

• Melons: Wrapping in desert, moving to Central Valley.

• Bananas & Pineapples: Limited supply; banana supply volatile due to Panama labor strike.

• Stone Fruit: New crop out of California and Georgia/South Carolina.

• Cherries: From Washington State.

Avocados

• Inventory strong ahead of July 4th.

• Mexico nearing season end; transitioning to Flor Loca by mid-July (may impact supply/pricing).

• Peru and Colombia continue supplying; Peru seeing higher volumes than last year.

Salinas Valley

• Slightly warmer temperatures; may lead to future quality/supply issues.

• Current quality and supply steady.

Leafy Greens & Brassicas

• Lettuce: Market up sharply due to lighter yields; quality still good.

• Romaine: Rising demand; escalated pricing.

• Broccoli & Cauliflower: Supplies light, especially from Mexico; both escalated.

• Brussels Sprouts: Tight supply, quality issues.

• Other Greens (Bok Choy, Napa, Endive, Escarole, Fennel, Leeks): Escalate