UPDATE: ONIONS
Prices continue to rise for red, white, and yellow onions; demand is extremely active. Volatile markets are expected over the next…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Green leaf, iceberg, and romaine lettuce supplies are abundant in the Arizona and California desert growing regions. Markets remain depressed…
UPDATE: ASPARAGUS
Prices for all sizes have risen this week. Peruvian imports shipping into Miami, Florida are limited; pressure on Mexico supplies…
FROM THE FIELDS: LETTUCE ICE IN THE DESERT REGION
Morning temperatures in the Arizona/California desert growing region have dipped into low-to upper 30°s for the 2nd consecutive morning, causing…
UPDATE: GRAPES
Grape prices are climbing. The California season is ending; offshore fruit from Chile and Peru is entering the market. Packer…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT WEATHER UPDATE
The Arizona/California desert region has avoided significantly low temperatures and icy conditions so far this season, but a dry cold…
UPDATE: MELONS
Guatemalan melons are now arriving by ship into domestic ports; prices are rising. Cantaloupe The Arizona-California desert season is ending;…
UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES
Low temperatures and rain have slowed mixed berry production in Mexico. California supplies will continue to tighten as the season…
UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF DECEMBER 7, 2023
Artichokes Artichoke supplies are tight; 24-count and smaller sizes are limited. Continued temperate weather has helped stocks increase Suppliers have…
UPDATE: GREEN BEANS
Florida green bean markets are elevated due cold weather and harvesting gaps. Ready-Set-Serve (RSS) Trimmed Green Beans are available. Florida…
UPDATE: CELERY
Celery markets are rising as holiday demand strengthens. Markon First Crop (MFC) Celery is available out of Coachella and Salinas,…
UPDATE: STRINGLESS SUGAR SNAP PEAS
Prices remain elevated. Supplies are limited as the domestic season is winding down. California – Salinas and Santa Maria Valleys…