UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF APRIL 10, 2023
Bell Peppers Bell pepper supplies are tight due to a reduced labor force over Holy Week; volume will recover over…
UPDATE: PINEAPPLES
Costa Rican and Mexican pineapple supplies remain scarce. Volume will remain limited through the Mother’s Day holiday pull, especially larger size…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF, ICEBERG, AND ROMAINE
Harvesting in the Arizona/California desert growing region continues to wind down for the season. Supplies will be depleted by late…
UPDATE: GREEN LEAF
Expect elevated markets through April; supplies are expected to increase in early May, lowering prices. The Arizona and California desert…
UPDATE: CHIPPING POTATOES
Chipping potato storage supplies are tightening. New crop harvesting typically begins early June. Storage crop To extend storage stocks, suppliers…
UPDATE: ROMAINE
Expect elevated markets through April; supplies are expected to increase in early May, lowering prices. The Arizona and California desert…
UPDATE: CAULIFLOWER
Markets have escalated; the Arizona/California desert season is ending. Most suppliers will complete harvesting in Yuma, Arizona and Imperial, California…
UPDATE: LIMES
Elevated lime prices are finally easing. Markon First Crop (MFC) and Markon Essentials (ESS) Limes are sporadic. Demand is weakening,…
UPDATE: BELL PEPPERS
Bell pepper supplies are tight due to a reduced labor force over Holy Week; volume will recover over the next…
UPDATE: ORANGES
Large-size California Navels remain tight, while smaller sizes are also becoming limited; prices are rising. Florida Valenica season is ending…
UPDATE: IDAHO POTATOES
Sufficient supplies of Markon First Crop (MFC) Idaho Burbank and Norkotah Potatoes are available. Storage Crop Large sizes (40- through 70-count stocks)…
FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT REGION TEMPERATURES
As the Arizona/California desert season comes to an end, temperatures are warming up. The forecast calls for daytime highs in…