WEEK 14 • 2026 MARKET UPDATE
Carrots
Extreme shortages continue. Although Georgia and Florida have begun harvesting, yields remain insufficient to offset supply gaps. Heavy prorates are expected for at least the next two weeks.
F&S Value‑Added
- Green Beans: Supply has improved, and we expect 100% order fulfillment.
Lettuces & Leafy Greens
The Yuma winter season is ending quickly. Growers have transitioned to the Huron, CA region.
Apples
Most varieties are plentiful except Gala and Honeycrisp. Markets are firming as shippers slow movement to bridge the gap into the new crop.
Asparagus
Mexico’s short and low‑volume season is ending. As production shifts to Peru, expect lower yields, higher markets, and limited promotional opportunities.
Berries
Strawberries
Florida’s season ends this week. Production will transition to North Carolina and California. Santa Maria, Oxnard, and Baja Mexico are underway, with Salinas and Watsonville beginning in April and running through September.
Blueberries
Light arrivals continue out of Peru and Chile. Mexico and Florida have started, but meaningful volume is still 7–10 days out. Shippers continue to prorate orders.
Raspberries
Moderate and steady supply out of Mexico and Baja, CA.
Blackberries
Volume from Mexico is tightening, strengthening markets. Relief is unlikely until Georgia ramps up.
Chili Peppers
Chiles
Low supply. Florida was already at light volumes, and last week’s cold weather further reduced yields. No substantial Florida volume until mid–late March plantings.
Mini Sweets
Good supply out of Baja and Jalisco, Mexico.
Citrus
Citrus (General)
Central Valley crops are recovering from early‑season rain. Quality and availability are good, but growers remain concerned about fruit drop and a potentially shortened domestic season.
Clementines / Mandarins
The category remains challenged. Tango production has significant fruit drop (20–30% losses in many blocks). Ongoing shortages are expected.
Navels
Quality is strong, but yields remain pressured. Better weather is improving harvest volumes, though morning moisture and fog continue to restrict harvest windows. Smaller sizes (88s and smaller) are extremely limited.
Lemons
Weather‑related issues include clear rot, mildew scarring, and copper damage. Recent rainfall is helping size development.
Limes
Good supply out of Mexico.
Eastern Vegetables
Florida yields remain low with quality challenges across most commodities. Mexico is producing below normal levels and cannot sustain U.S. demand. Expect a tight supply window for the next two weeks, with improvement in mid‑April and broader recovery in May.
Corn
Severely impacted by freezing temperatures in Southern Florida. No availability expected for at least two weeks.
Cucumbers
Light to moderate supply. Limited volume from Florida; additional product available from Honduras and Mexico.
Green Peppers
Florida continues to see low volume and quality issues from February frost. US No. 1 grade remains extremely tight. Mexico has also experienced heavy rainfall impacting supply.
Green Beans
Florida has resumed harvesting; supply should noticeably increase within two weeks.
Zucchini & Yellow Squash
Good volume from Florida; promotable.
Eggplant
Light supply. Florida frost damage is still being assessed. Mexico continues to carry the market with moderate to good supply.
Green Cabbage
Moderate supply. This crop was least affected by Florida’s cold weather, with main volumes from Belle Glade, Fort Pierce, and Myakka City.
Hard Squash
Good supply—Acorn and Spaghetti from Sinaloa, Mexico; Butternut from Honduras.
Grapes
The industry is fully into the Chilean import season. Quality and supplies are steady and strong.
Greens
Low supply. Mustard and turnips suffered damage from heavy rain and hail in Bunnell, FL. Production should improve mid‑April.
Hothouse
Beefsteaks
Light supply. Demand is up due to lack of field rounds. Supply expected to be tight for one more month. Canadian production begins in about a week with peak volumes in 3–4 weeks.
TOV
Good supply; Canadian production has started, and markets are easing.
Colored Peppers
Good supply. Strong production from Canada with promotable volumes.
European Cucumbers
Light supply due to cool weather in Mexico. Modest improvement expected as weather warms; larger relief when Canada begins harvesting in ~4 weeks.
Mini Cucumbers
Light and tightening supply out of Mexico. New crop starts in 2–3 weeks; Canada also starts in the same window.
Snacking Tomatoes
Moderate supply.
Melons
Watermelons
Light supply. Florida won’t see significant volume in April. Limited harvest begins mid–late April, with peak production starting early May.
Mini Watermelons
Moderate supply; Guatemalan fruit is arriving with improving volume.
Cantaloupe & Honeydew
Good supply out of Guatemala.
Onions
Mexico and Texas are underway. Northwest storage remains the best quality. El Centro, CA ramps up late April. Markets are generally soft except for white onions, where quality concerns are tightening supply.
Pears
Washington Bartletts are finished. New Bartletts now shipping from Chile and Argentina. Washington Bosc and Anjou remain plentiful.
Potatoes
Oversupplied across the category.
- Russets: Excellent supply, especially bag sizes.
- Reds: Heavy supplies in multiple regions.
- Golds: Markets strengthening out West. Florida running behind due to February freeze.
- Sweet Potatoes: Market strengthening as shippers prepare for expected gaps post‑Easter.
Stone Fruit
Import season has ended. Domestic season expected to begin in early May.
Tomatoes – Field Grown
Rounds & Romas
Light supply. Florida production remains limited due to recent weather. Mexico producing moderate volume from Sinaloa and Central Mexico.
Grape Tomatoes
Light supply. Florida volume is down due to cold weather; Mexico is seeing moderate supply.
Snacking Tomatoes
Moderate supply. Strong promotional opportunities expected once Canada begins harvesting in 2–3 weeks.
Tropicals
- Avocados: Good supply; promotable.
- Honey Mangos: Moderate supply from Mexico.
- Mangos: Moderate supply from Mexico.
- Dragon Fruit: Moderate supply from Ecuador.
- Limes: Light supply; elevated markets likely for the next month if demand stays strong.
