Market Alerts
Asparagus - Prices are higher as a result of the supply being limited due the grass in Mexico transitioning.
Avocado - While avocados are in good quality, pricing is higher than usual and supplies are limited.
Blueberries - Pricing this week is higher than usual, expect this for a few weeks.
Broccoli - Quality is fair due to heat, and supplies are limited so prices have been rising.
Brussels Sprouts - Supplies remain tight and prices are currently high, expect this through next week as well.
Cauliflower - Supplies are limited resulting in higher prices, and quality is fair.
Green Onions - Even though quality is good, supplies are limited so prices are higher.
Herbs (Chervil) - Quality is poor and supplies are non existent.
Lettuce (Iceberg & Romaine) - Quality is fair and supply is limited, resulting in higher prices.
Melons (Honeydew) - While their quality is looking great, the supply has become tight causing higher pricing.
Onions - Quality is fair, supply is limited and driving prices up.
A Peek at Peak Seasons
Banana
Blackberries
Carrots
Celery
Grapes (Red & Green)
Kale
Raspberries
Weather Update
California – Expect stable temperatures this week as a cooling trend begins.
Mexico – Isolated thunderstorms are expected frequently through the week.
Florida – Clear skies are on their way a low pressure system moves through the area.
Arizona – Above average temperatures are expected.
Ohio – Mostly sunny this week with a few isolated thunderstorms popping up through the week.
Commodities at a Glance
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Apples: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Asparagus: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Avocado: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supplies are limited |
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Bell Peppers: Quality is good on all, pricing is high on green, and lower on red/yellow |
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Berries (Blackberries) : Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Berries (Blueberries): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Berries (Raspberries): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Berries (Strawberries): Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Broccoli: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Brussels Sprouts: Quality is fair, pricing is lower, supply is limited |
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Carrots: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Cauliflower: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Celery: Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Citrus (Lemons): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited. Organic is good quality with lower pricing. |
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Citrus (Limes): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Citrus (Oranges): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Cucumbers: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Eggplant: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
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Garlic: Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Grapes (Green): Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Grapes (Red): Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Green Onions: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Kale: Quality is great, pricing is steady, supply is plentiful |
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Lettuce Iceberg: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Lettuce Leaf: Quality is fair, pricing is higher |
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Lettuce Leaf (Tender): Quality is good, pricing is steady. Organic spinach supply limited with higher prices. |
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Melon (Cantaloupe): Quality is great, pricing is higher, supply is steady |
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Melon (Honeydew): Quality is great, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Melon (Watermelon): Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Onions: Quality is fair, pricing is higher, supply is limited |
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Pears: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Pineapples: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Potatoes: Quality is good, pricing is steady, supply is steady |
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Potatoes (Colored): Quality is good, pricing is higher, supply is steady |
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Squash: Quality is good, with steady supplies. Pricing is lower on summer varieties |
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Stone Fruit: Quality is good, pricing is steady |
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Tomatoes: Quality is good, pricing is higher |
