PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Fruits

• Avocados: Market is steady with good California and Mexican supply; Colombian supply remains tight.
• Pineapples (Escalated): Supply is tight as Mexican volumes decline; larger sizes should improve by late July, while crownless and organic remain limited.
• Grapes: Supplies are improving as the San Joaquin Valley season begins.
• Bananas: Stable supply with strong demand and very good quality.
• Apples & Pears: Apple market is steady; pear season is ending with inventories expected to bridge to the new crop.
• Berries: Markets remain mixed to tight, with limited blueberries and elevated blackberry and raspberry prices as Mexican production declines.

California Citrus

• Lemons (Escalated): Supplies remain tight with strong demand; import volumes are expected to improve availability in July.
• Oranges (Escalated): Tight supplies and strong demand, with Valencia production peaking and smaller fruit remaining limited.
• Limes: Good supply and quality with a steady-to-lower market; smaller sizes are most available.
• Stone Fruit: California production is nearing full volume, while Washington cherry season will begin winding down.

California Lettuce

• Lettuce supplies continue to improve, easing markets, with generally good quality expected through July.

Eastern & Western Vegetables

• Bell Peppers (Escalated): Markets remain elevated as Eastern rain tightens supply and shifts demand west.
• Eggplant: Eastern supplies are plentiful with good quality, while California prices remain higher.
• Slicer Cucumbers: Market is stable but Eastern supplies will tighten as regional seasons end.
• Squash: Good supplies are available from multiple growing regions.
• English Cucumbers: Yields remain below normal, though supplies are gradually improving.
• Green Beans: Western markets are strengthening, while Eastern supplies remain very tight with higher prices.

Melons

• Cantaloupe (Escalated): Limited domestic supply continues during the California production transition.
• Honeydew (Escalated): Supplies remain tight following the end of offshore and Mexican production.
• Watermelon (Escalated): Limited imports and weather-related harvest delays continue to support higher prices.

Mixed Vegetables

• Escalated: Artichokes, asparagus, broccolini, fennel, onions, and select specialty items remain in tight supply with elevated pricing.
• Improving Supply: Carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, garlic, kale, mushrooms, parsley, Napa cabbage, and spring mix have good availability.
• Watchlist: Green onions, red cabbage, spinach, and snow/snap peas remain tight or limited.
• Steady Markets: Cabbage, ginger, Brussels sprouts, corn, cilantro, and rapini continue to see stable demand with varying supply levels.

Onions

• Escalated: Summer production is transitioning from Texas and Georgia to California and New Mexico, with freight costs continuing to influence the market.

Potatoes

• Large potatoes remain tighter due to lower yields, while Washington quality is strong and yellow and sweet potatoes remain limited.

Tomatoes

• Overall tomato supplies are improving as Eastern production expands, with strong California quality and grape tomatoes remaining the tightest category.