PRODUCT AVAILABILITY

Fruits

Avocados

• Supply remains tight in Mexico due to slower harvests and growers holding fruit for higher prices.
• Demand continues to exceed supply, with market pressure expected through July.
• Prices remain elevated and volatile.

Pineapples

• Supply remains tight, with contract customers receiving priority.
• Larger fruit sizes are expected to improve later in the month.
• Crownless and organic pineapples remain limited.
• Minor port delays are possible.

Grapes

• South American imports are ending, while Mexican production is increasing.
• Mexican growers are expected to move volume aggressively before California's season begins in mid-June.
• Domestic Coachella supplies are limited and heavily committed.
• Market availability should improve as California production expands.

Bananas

• Supply and quality remain stable despite strong demand from schools.

Apples

• Market remains balanced with steady pricing.
• Smaller fruit sizes continue to be tight, especially Cosmic Crisp, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, and Gala.
• Supplies will remain limited until the new crop arrives.

Pears

• Anjou supplies are tightening.
• Bosc pears are expected to finish within three weeks.
• Red Anjous should finish by the end of June.
• California Bartlett harvest begins in late June.

Berries

Blueberries

• Supplies from Mexico, California, and Georgia remain steady.
• Pacific Northwest production begins in June; Michigan follows in July.

Raspberries

• Supply remains stable from Mexico and California.
• Markets continue to soften due to lighter demand.

Strawberries

• Cool weather is limiting yields and keeping supplies tight.
• Salinas and Watsonville production is expected to increase gradually.
• Santa Maria production will decline as the season progresses.

Citrus

Lemons

• Supplies remain extremely tight and expensive.
• Strong demand continues to pressure the market.
• Import relief is not expected until July.

Oranges

• Supply is heavily weighted toward larger sizes.
• Smaller sizes remain very limited and will stay tight through the Valencia transition.
• Buyers should be flexible with sizing requirements.

Limes

• Lower Mexican yields are keeping markets firm.
• Large fruit remains scarce until June or July.
• Additional price increases are expected later in June.

Stone Fruit

Peaches, Plums, and Nectarines

• California's Central Valley season is ramping up with increasing volume.

Kiwi

• Chilean imports remain plentiful and pricing is easing.

Cherries 

• California season is winding down.
• A short supply gap may occur before Washington production starts.

Lettuce

Iceberg

• Supplies have improved, helping soften prices.
• Some quality issues remain, including pink ribbing and misshapen heads.
• Value-added products remain elevated but should ease soon.

Leaf Lettuce

• Romaine hearts and leaf items remain tight.
• Strong demand and quality concerns continue to pressure supply.

Eastern & Western Vegetables

Bell Peppers

• Supplies remain tight due to seasonal transitions and weather-related production issues.

Eggplant

• Markets remain elevated as Florida finishes and Georgia ramps up.

Slicer Cucumbers

• Supplies remain tight during the Florida-to-Georgia transition.
• Availability should improve over the next two weeks.

Squash

• Supplies are somewhat limited due to weather impacts and regional transitions.
• Availability is expected to improve shortly.

English Cucumbers

• Reduced yields in Mexico and Canada have tightened supply.
• Volumes are beginning to improve.

Green Beans

• Eastern supply is steady with good quality.
• Western supplies remain limited and prices are higher.

Melons

Cantaloupe

• Offshore season is winding down as domestic production increases.
• Retail promotions are expected to boost demand.

Honeydew

• Offshore supplies remain limited.
• Domestic production is underway and demand is expected to increase.

Watermelon

• Reduced Mexican crossings are driving prices higher.
• Domestic supplies remain limited.

Mixed Vegetables

Tight or Elevated Markets

• Artichokes: Limited supply despite good quality.
• Asparagus: Tight supply, though conditions are improving.
• Broccolini/Sweet Baby Broccoli: Demand exceeds supply and prices are expected to rise.
• Brussels Sprouts: Supplies remain slightly limited.
• Carrots: Small sizing continues, but supply should improve soon.
• Cilantro: Very tight supply with strong demand.
• Fennel: Lower yields are causing shortages.
• Green Onions: Supplies remain tight and prices high.
• Rapini: Light supplies continue.
• Red Cabbage: Supplies remain limited.
• Spinach: Limited availability.
• Spring Mix: Tightening supplies due to insect damage.

Improving or Stable Markets

• Broccoli: Supplies continue to improve and prices are easing.
• Cauliflower: Good availability and quality.
• Celery: Supply is steady with lower pricing.
• Garlic: Good quality and adequate supply.
• Ginger: Supply and pricing remain stable.
• Green Kale: Strong supply and quality.
• Mushrooms: Excellent availability.
• Napa Cabbage: Supply and quality are improving.
• Parsley: Good supply and quality.
• Snow & Snap Peas: Stable supplies expected over the next two weeks.
• Corn: Market is slightly higher.
• Cabbage: Green cabbage remains steady; red cabbage is tighter.

Onions

• Pacific Northwest supplies ended early due to quality issues.
• Texas supplies are nearly finished.
• California is now the primary supply region.
• New Mexico and Mexican onions are expected later this month.
• Freight costs continue to support higher pricing.

Potatoes

• Overall supplies remain strong with steady demand.
• Washington quality is good, though large and small sizes remain tight.
• Yellow potatoes remain limited, while red potatoes are more available.
• Sweet potatoes remain tight until the new crop harvest.
• Rising freight and fuel costs continue to impact the market.

Tomatoes

• Overall availability is improving across all categories.
• Round tomatoes remain the most stable with full size availability.
• Roma tomatoes are tightening as Florida regions wind down.
• Grape tomatoes remain steady despite minor weather-related quality issues.