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The Fresh Report

The Latest on Our Greatest

December 4th, 2023

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Vegetables

Asparagus

Production has picked back up in Mexico and Peru. Supply is expected to be steady through the end of the year weather permitting.

Vegetables

Avocados

Supply remains steady, #2 product is currently peaking.

Vegetables

Green Beans

Supply remains extremely tight and the market is elevated due to heavy rains in the growing region during planting causing a gap in supply.

Berries

Blackberries, Blue, And Raspberries

Blackberries: Mexican product is more abundant crossing into California and Texas. The market is lower. Blueberries: Supply is still very tight as fruit is only trickling in from Mexico and Argentina. More fruit is coming in from Peru however which has eased the market slightly. Raspberries: Supply is a little tighter coming off of the holiday but should pick back up within the next week or two.

Berries

Strawberries

Due to inclement weather California and Mexico are struggling to produce enough to meet demand. Florida started their season last week however the cooler than usual temperatures seen there has lead to a very slow start. All around, supply is tight and the market is elevated.

Vegetables

Broccoli, Cauliflower

Yuma is continuing to ramp up production and Mexico and Santa Maria are going strong. Quality is great and the market is lower.

Vegetables

Celery

Supply remains steady out of Southern California. Yuma is expected to start this week as well. The market is steady.

Herbs

Cilantro, Parsley, Green Onion

Green Onions: Supply and quality are steadily improving. The market is steady. Cilantro & Parsley: Quality is finally starting to improve as the growing regions see cooler weather. The market is steady.

Vegetables

Corn

The market is starting to shift down from Georgia to Florida this week and the market is coming off.

Vegetables

Cucumbers

Georgia is pretty much done. Most product on the East coast is currently coming out of Florida. Quality is fair.

Fruit

Melons

Cantaloupe: Volume out of Mexico is plentiful and quality is excellent. Larger sizes are more readily available. Honeydew: The domestic season is almost over though Mexico continues to put out respectable volume. Watermelons: Mexico continues to ramp up as the domestic season comes to an end. Quality is great.

Fruit

Pineapple

Due to persistent storms in the tropics supply is still limited. Mexico has started but is currently seeing some major quality issues so there is not much relief there.

Citrus

Lemons, Limes, Oranges

Lemons: Supply out of California and Arizona remains steady. Limes: Volume is picking up out of South Texas giving the market some relief, however larger sizes are still extremely limited. Oranges: Supply is still tight however is expected to improve over the next week or so due to more favorable weather. Florida is starting to ramp up as well.

Vegetables

Peppers

Florida is starting to pick up on the East coast, however colored peppers out West remain tight.

Vegetables

Lettuce

Iceberg: Yuma is going strong and the quality is excellent. The market is starting to come off. Leaf: Both California and Yuma are putting out great volume and quality is excellent. Tender Leaf: Quality and supply out of Yuma are excellent.

Fruit

Grapes

Domestic grapes will only go for 2-3 more weeks. Imported product is starting to come in however there is a large price gap between domestic and imported goods.

Vegetables

Onions

The market is slightly elevated on larger sizes as demand for mediums has ramped up, however supply remains relatively steady.

Vegetables

Potatoes

Larger sizes are more limited this week, smaller sizes are peaking.

Vegetables

Eggplant

Florida is ramping up however supply is still tight and sizing has started off small.

Vegetables

Squash, Zucchini

The market has come off slightly as volume has picked up out of Florida.

Fruit

Stonefruit

Domestic plum season is almost over. Chilean peaches should become available within the next 2-3 weeks.

Fruit

Tomatoes

Cooler weather is slowing down production on all varieties. Expect a gap in supply, especially on cherries and romas. Florida is starting in a very light way and Mexico is expected to start around January.

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