Strawberries

• Very short supply. Heavy rain in California has significantly reduced harvest volumes.
• Cool, wet weather in the Carolinas has effectively ended that production earlier than expected.
• California may begin to recover within 10 days, though additional rain in the forecast could delay improvement.

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Carrots

• Ongoing shortages since January are beginning to ease.
• Cello carrots: Now receiving 100% of orders.
• Baby carrots: Still under severe proration.
• Adequate overall supply expected by the first week of May.

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Lettuce & Leafy Greens

• Supplies are extremely tight.
• Quality has been negatively impacted by ongoing rains in California.

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Apples

• Most varieties are plentiful.
• Gala and Honeycrisp remain tight.
• Markets are rising to slow movement and bridge into the new crop.

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Asparagus

• Mexico’s season ended early with very light volumes.
• Transitioning to Peru with higher markets and lower yields.
• Promotions will be limited.

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Berries

• Strawberries: Extremely tight; demand exceeds supply.
• Blueberries:
  • Florida at peak volume; Georgia ramping up.
  • Markets falling rapidly.
  • Promotable volumes expected early May through June.
• Raspberries: Moderate, steady supply from Mexico and Baja CA.
• Blackberries:
  • Mexico volume tightening; markets strengthening.
  • Relief not expected until Georgia production ramps up.

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Chili Peppers

• Chiles:
  • Extremely low supply.
  • Florida and Mexico production sharply reduced due to early-season cold and bloom drop.
  • Central Florida volume expected to improve in May, though availability remains limited short term.
• Mini Sweets:
  • Good supply from Baja and Jalisco, Mexico.
  • Quality and color are strong.

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Citrus

• Overall: Central Valley groves are recovering from winter rains. Availability and quality are good, but concerns remain over fruit drop leading to an earlier-than-normal season end.
• Clementines / Mandarins:
  • Ongoing shortages.
  • Tango varieties experiencing 20–30% fruit loss in many blocks, impacting the full mandarin season.
• Navels:
  • Quality remains strong.
  • Yields are challenged due to fog and moisture limiting harvest windows.
  • 88s and smaller sizes are extremely limited.
• Lemons:
  • Weather-related issues include clear rot, mildew scarring, and copper damage.
  • Recent rains should aid in fruit sizing.
• Limes:
  • Good supply from Mexico.

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Eastern Vegetables – Overview

• Florida experiencing low yields and quality challenges across commodities.
• Mexico production remains below normal and cannot fully support US demand.
• Extremely tight supply expected for the next two weeks.
• Meaningful improvement anticipated late May.

Key Items

• Corn: Southern Florida crop devastated by freeze; no availability expected for another week.
• Cucumbers: Light to moderate supply; sourcing primarily from Honduras and Mexico.
• Green Bell Peppers:
  • Florida frost impacts volume and quality; US No. 1 grade extremely tight.
  • Heavy rain in Mexico has further strained supply.
• Green Beans: Good supply; Florida at full harvest.
• Zucchini & Yellow Squash: Increased Florida volumes; promotable.
• Eggplant: Light supply; Florida frost damage still under evaluation. Mexico currently supporting the market.
• Green Cabbage: Moderate supply; least impacted by Florida freezes. Main areas: Belle Glade, Ft. Pierce, Myakka City.
• Hard Squash: Good supply.
  • Acorn & spaghetti from Sinaloa, Mexico
  • Butternut from Honduras

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Grapes

• Chilean imports are winding down.
• Heavy rains have reduced availability and increased costs.
• Quality remains good on product already harvested.
• Mexico harvest expected mid to late May.

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Greens

• Low supply.
• Mustard and turnip greens damaged by heavy rain and hail in Bunnell, FL.
• Production expected to improve in about one week.

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Hothouse Vegetables

• Beefsteak Tomatoes:
  • Extremely light supply.
  • Tight conditions expected for two weeks.
  • Canadian harvest begins next week; peak in 3–4 weeks.
• Tomatoes on the Vine (TOV): Good supply; markets easing as Canada comes online.
• Colored Peppers: Good supply; strong promotable volume from Canada.
• European Cucumbers:
  • Light supply due to cool weather in Mexico.
  • Meaningful relief expected once Canada starts in ~4 weeks.
• Mini Cucumbers:
  • Tight supply this week.
  • New Mexico crop in 2–3 weeks; Canada also in 2–3 weeks.
• Snacking Tomatoes: Moderate supply.

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Melons

• Watermelon:
  • Light supply.
  • Limited South/Central Florida harvest mid–late April.
  • Peak volume expected early May.
• Mini Watermelon: Improving supply from Guatemala.
• Cantaloupe & Honeydew: Good supply from Guatemala.

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Onions

• Markets tightening.
• Texas rain delaying harvest and causing quality concerns.
• Markets expected to remain firm until new crop begins late August.

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Pears

• Argentine Bartletts shipping.
• Imported Bosc pears now beginning.
• Markets remain steady.

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Potatoes

• Overall: Oversupplied; ample inventory through spring.
• Russets: Excellent supply, especially bag sizes.
• Red Potatoes: Flush supply in multiple regions.
• Gold Potatoes: Tight; Florida delayed due to February freezes.
• Sweet Potatoes: Markets climbing with potential supply gaps; stronger pricing likely post‑Easter.

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Stone Fruit

• Import season has concluded.
• Domestic crop expected to begin early May.

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Tomatoes – Field Grown

• Overall: Demand exceeds supply; markets at record highs.
• Rounds & Romas:
  • Tight due to Florida freeze impacts.
  • Moderate volume from Mexico (Sinaloa & Central Mexico).
• Grape Tomatoes:
  • Florida production extremely light.
  • Moderate supply from Mexico (Baja, Central, West).
• Snacking Tomatoes:
  • Moderate supply with promotion opportunities expected into spring and summer.

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Tropical

• Avocados: Good supply; promotable volumes from Mexico.
• Honey Mangos: Moderate supply from Mexico.
• Mangos: Moderate supply from Mexico.
• Dragon Fruit: Moderate supply from Ecuador.
• Limes: Supply has rebounded significantly over the past week.