Week 16 2025 Market Update
Tariffs: In tariff news this week, all major Banana suppliers have enacted surcharges to offset the 10% tariffs.
Avocados: Harvests have been slowed in Mexico for Holy week. Full harvest will resume next week.
Berries
Strawberries: MPG is purchasing strawberries from both North Carolina and California. The North Carolina berry varieties are very dark in color due to their high sugar content. This is not a defect and is, in fact, why they eat so well.
Blackberries and raspberries: Seeing improvement in supplies as the Baja California region of Mexico has begun harvest
Blueberries: Mexico, Florida, and Georgia are in production however supplies are not as plentiful as expected and we are currently being prorated by suppliers
Citrus
Clementines: California harvest is in full swing; supply and quality are good
Navel Oranges: California fruit is abundant, and the quality is excellent
Lemons: Good supply and quality as we have transitioned to California.
Limes: Supplies are good but would be affected by tariffs
Grapes: The industry has moved into the Chilean import deal. Quality is good, supplies are ample but dwindling as we are in the last month of that harvest
Apples: Storage crop apples are available. This year’s crop is smaller than last year's. Honeycrisp volume is down 30% year over year
Cantaloupe, Honeydew, Mini Watermelons Imports- Good supplies from Honduras and Guatemala should last into May. First of the season bin watermelons are arriving this week
Eastern Vegetables-
Green Cabbage: Good supplies out of Florida
Corn: Moderate supplies out of Florida. Market is rising with high demand
Green Beans: Light supply form Florida; supply will continue to tighten the next few weeks until Georgia begins
Green Peppers: Moderate supply from Florida, Georgia will begin harvest in the next few weeks
Field-grown tomatoes: Good supplies as yields have increased in the past week
Cucumbers: Moderate supplies from Florida. There is limited volume as growers are just getting started and will remain low until late May
Zucchini and Yellow squash: Good supply. South and central Florida continue to have steady volumes
Hothouse- The Canadian harvest has begun, and the Mexican season is winding down
Beefsteak Tomatoes – Moderate supplies, production ramping up in the next two weeks
TOV –Excellent supplies. Great quality
Colored Peppers –Good supplies, quality is excellent
Hydro Cukes– Good supplies, quality is good
Lettuce and Leafy Greens: Harvest has transitioned to the Huron and Salinas regions, and the Spring deal is underway in those regions
Mango- Good supplies out of Mexico. The market could be impacted with Holy Week slowdowns this week
Onions: We continue to see a rising market with extremely tight supplies of white onions. Yellow onions are in storage in the Northwest and will take us into March with an adequate supply
Pears: Washington is wrapping up and we will move to imports in the next few weeks
Potatoes: Russet harvest is complete. The smaller sizes are limited this season, with an abundance of the 40-60cts available. Red and Gold harvests have begun in Florida and the markets are well-supplied and promotable
Tomatoes: Field grown
Romas: Good supply out of Florida. Palmetto region began harvesting this week. Moderate supplies, Mexico good supplies as multiple regions have begun harvesting
Round Tomatoes: Good supply out of Florida. Palmetto crop began last week. Mexico supplies are good as well
Grape Tomatoes: Strong supply from Florida. Optimal weather has boosted yields.
