Strawberries

• Supply is very short. April rains in California severely impacted harvest volumes.
• Cool, wet weather in the Carolinas has essentially eliminated that deal for the season.
• California production is expected to recover within the next 10 days.
• Demand continues to exceed supply.

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Carrots

• Shortages have persisted since January but conditions are improving.
• We are now receiving 100% of cello products.
• Severe prorations continue on baby carrots.
• California shippers have indicated orders will ship in full this week.
• All store prorates are expected to end next week.

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Lettuces & Leafy Greens

• Supplies remain extremely tight.
• Quality has been affected by recent rains in California.

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Apples

• Most varieties are plentiful.
• Supplies are tight for Gala and Honeycrisp.
• Markets are rising as shippers slow movement to bridge into new crop.

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Asparagus

• The Mexico season has ended and was short with light volumes.
• Transitioning to Peru, where yields are expected to be lower.
• Markets will be higher and promotions will be limited.

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Berries

Strawberries

• Very short supply; demand exceeds availability.

Blueberries

• Florida is winding down.
• Georgia is expected to peak within the next two weeks.
• New Jersey suffered bloom damage from a recent cold front, with early estimates suggesting a 50% crop loss.
• Markets will strengthen later this month and remain firm until Michigan and Washington/Oregon ramp up in June.

Raspberries

• Moderate and steady supply from Mexico and Baja, CA.

Blackberries

• Volume continues to ramp up from Mexico and California.
• Markets have softened and are expected to decline further once Georgia begins harvest later this month.
• Promotable volumes expected through June.

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Cherries

• California season has begun with good quality and supply.
• The season is expected to be relatively short.
• There is potential for a supply gap between the California and Washington seasons.

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Chili Peppers

Chiles

• Low to very low supply.
• Florida and Mexican production remain well below normal due to extreme cold earlier in the season causing bloom drop.
• Increased volume is expected from Central Florida later this month.

Mini Sweets

• Good supply.
• Production is coming from Baja, Jalisco, and West Mexico.
• Quality and color remain strong.

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Citrus

Overall

• Central Valley groves have recovered from January–February rains.
• Quality and availability are good.
• Growers are concerned early fruit drop may shorten the season, potentially ending by the end of the month.

Clementines

• Quality is good.
• Season is expected to end a couple of weeks early, near month’s end.

Navels

• Quality remains solid.
• Yields are challenged, especially on 88-count and smaller sizes.

Lemons

• Weather-related issues include clear rot, mildew scarring, and copper damage.
• Recent rainfall should help improve fruit sizing.

Limes

• Good supply from Mexico.

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Eastern Vegetables

• Florida yields have improved but not enough to fully relieve supply challenges.
• Mexico production remains far below normal and cannot yet support full U.S. demand.

Corn

• Florida yields have increased, improving overall supply.

Cucumbers

• Light to moderate supply.
• Limited Florida availability; volume mainly from Honduras and Mexico.

Green Bell Peppers

• February frost and freeze continue to impact Florida volume and quality.
• U.S. No. 1 grade supplies are extremely tight, with much of the crop diverted to processing.
• Mexican production has also faced quality and volume challenges due to heavy rainfall.

Green Beans

• Florida is at full harvest with good supply.

Zucchini & Yellow Squash

• Increased Florida volume.
• Promotable supplies available.

Eggplant

• Light supply.
• Florida crops were impacted by frost; damage assessments continue.
• Market remains reliant on Mexican production, which is moderate to good this week.

Green Cabbage

• Moderate supply.
• Florida cabbage was least affected by frost, with harvest focused in Belle Glade, Fort Pierce, and Myakka City.

Hard Squash

• Good supply.
• Acorn and spaghetti squash from Sinaloa, Mexico.
• Butternut squash from Honduras.

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Grapes

• The Chilean season is winding down.
• Availability and quality remain good.
• Smooth transition expected to Mexican imports within the next two weeks.

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Hothouse

Beefsteak Tomatoes

• Extremely tight supply with demand exceeding availability.
• Strong demand due to lack of field-grown round tomatoes.
• Canadian harvest begins next week and peaks by month-end.

TOV

• Supply has tightened.
• Relief expected as Canadian production ramps up.
• Virginia domestic product begins next week.

Colored Peppers

• Good supply.
• Heavy Canadian production with promotable volumes available.

European & Mini Cucumbers

• Good supply as Canadian harvests begin.

Snacking Tomatoes

• Moderate supply.
• Some prorates reported from NatureSweet.

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Melons

Watermelons

• Good supply.
• Florida is approaching peak harvest over the next couple of weeks.

Cantaloupe & Honeydew

• Transitioning from import to domestic.
• Florida harvest has begun, with volumes increasing over the next week.

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Onions

• Markets are tightening.
• Texas rains have delayed harvest and caused quality issues.
• Markets are expected to strengthen and remain firm until new crop supplies begin in late August.

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Pears

• Argentine Bartletts are shipping.
• Import Bosc pears are beginning this week.
• Markets remain steady.

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Potatoes

• Overall supply is heavy and well-positioned through spring.

Russet

• Excellent supply, especially bag sizes.
• Markets will remain well supplied.

Red & Gold

• Supply has tightened.
• Storage crop quality is deteriorating.
• Lack of Florida production has driven markets higher.
• Tight supplies expected until North Carolina and Virginia harvests begin in late June.

Sweet Potatoes

• Markets are tightening.
• Concerns over potential supply gaps if movement does not slow.

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Stone Fruit

• California stone fruit season begins next week.
• Eastern peaches are expected to arrive in approximately two weeks.
• Promotable volumes are approaching.

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Tomatoes – Field Grown

Round & Roma

• Demand continues to exceed supply.
• Markets are at record highs.
• Florida recovery has provided some short-term relief.
• Tight supplies are expected to persist into summer.
• Mexico production from Sinaloa and Central Mexico remains moderate but insufficient.

Grape Tomatoes

• Demand exceeds supply.
• Florida production is extremely limited.
• Moderate supply from Mexico (Baja, Central, and West).

Snacking Tomatoes

• Moderate supply.
• Promotional opportunities expected this spring and summer, especially on cherries, medleys, and cocktails.

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Tropical

Avocados

• Good supply.
• Promotable volumes from Mexico.

Mangos

• Moderate supply from Mexico (including Honey mangos).

Dragon Fruit

• Moderate supply from Ecuador.