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PRODUCE MARKET REPORT

OVERVIEW

MARKET REVIEW

Regional Production Highlights - Week of May 16th: 

 

Overview

 

Produce markets are slowly stabilizing after Mother’s Day, but supplies remain tight for several key items due to seasonal transitions and crop issues.

Tomato availability is improving, and stone fruit supplies should increase in June.

 

Weather

 

  • Florida: Light scattered showers and breezy conditions through the week.

  • California: Cooler midweek, warming by Friday.

  • Arizona: Hot midweek, slightly cooler by the weekend.

  • Mexico: Warmer temperatures with increased rain chances late week.

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

 

Fruits

 

  • Avocados: Market steady with good supply and strong eating quality.
  • Pineapples: Tight supply continues through May; larger sizes improving while smaller and organic fruit remain limited.
  • Grapes: Supplies tightening and prices remain elevated.
  • Bananas: Supply and quality remain stable despite strong demand.
  • Apples & Pears: Supplies tightening seasonally, especially smaller apples and Anjou pears.
  • Berries: Blueberry supply increasing and prices easing, while raspberries and strawberries remain tight with elevated pricing.
  • Citrus: Lemons, limes, and small navels remain tight, especially smaller sizes.
  • Stonefruit: Peaches, nectarines, plums, and apricots have started; pricing expected to improve in June. Cherry crop expected to be short in California.

 

Lettuce & Leaf Items

 

  • Iceberg & Romaine: Markets remain high due to reduced yields and strong demand; supplies are limited.
  • Leaf Lettuce: Green, red, and butter lettuce remain tight with elevated pricing.
  • Spinach & Spring Mix: Supplies tightening due to lower yields and insect pressure.

 

Vegetables

 

  • Peppers, Cucumbers & Squash: Eastern supplies remain tight during seasonal transitions, though Georgia and California production is starting to improve.
  • Eggplant & Green Beans: Demand is strong with tighter western supply.
  • Melons: Cantaloupe and watermelon prices remain high due to strong demand and limited supply. Honeydews continue facing supply challenges.
  • Asparagus, Broccoli, Cauliflower & Celery: Supplies remain very tight with elevated pricing expected to continue short term.
  • Carrots & Fennel: Limited sizing and lower yields are keeping markets elevated.
  • Herbs & Specialty Items: Cilantro, green onions, rapini, and red cabbage remain tight, while garlic, ginger, kale, and mushrooms are stable.

 

Onions & Potatoes

 

  • Onions: PNW season ending early, Texas impacted by rain; California is main source.
  • Potatoes: Yukon potatoes remain limited and expensive; other potato markets are steady.

 

Tomatoes

 

  • Rounds & Romas: Tomato prices are easing as supply improves and demand softens. Roma tomatoes are seeing the biggest price declines, while grape tomatoes remain steady.

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