Market Beet
May 7th, 2026
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East Coast
The Georgia growing region can expect a cloudier week, with a higher chance of rain. Highs will range from the high 70s to low 80s, and low temperatures in the 50s.
West Coast
The growing region of California will see a hot, dry, and clear week, with highs reaching the high 90s and lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s.
Mexico
Mexico’s growing region is expecting a mostly dry and partly cloudy week with high temperatures reaching the low 90s, lows in the low 60s. Chance of rain is low.
Fruits
AVOCADOS
The avocado market is meeting consistent demand and quality is good.
Berries
Recent rain has impacted growers’ ability to harvest strawberries. Expect weather-related quality issues and pricing pressure as a result. Blackberries are seeing heat pressure. Blueberries are improving in supply and quality. Raspberries are extremely tight and quality is stable.
Citrus
The lime market is finally steadying in quality and supply, but favors smaller sizes. Lemons are tight and skewing larger. Oranges are tight and quality is fair. Consider substituting with larger sizes.
GRAPES
Supply favors red grapes, but both red and green grapes are tightening in supply. Expect quality impact as the crop ages, especially in greens.
PEARS
While the pear market remains steady and quality is good, it’s seeing pricing pressure between new crops.
PINEAPPLE
Pineapples remain limited in supply, but quality remains good and pricing is stable. Consider sizing flexibility.
Stone Fruit
Peaches are light but expected to improve as the season kicks up. Nectarines are expected to start next week. Plums begin at the end of the month.
WATERMELON
The Watermelon market is increasing in supply as the market kicks up with Mexican crops. Florida growth is expected around mid-May.
Vegetables
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Asparagus
Heat keeps the asparagus market elevated as quality is inconsistent and demand remains high. Expect a decline in availability as seasons shift.
Bell Peppers
The bell pepper market has improved in quality and price, but favors larger sizes.
Broccoli
Broccoli has tightened significantly with weather pressure impacting quality and price.
Brussels Sprouts
Brussels sprouts are improving in supply while still facing insect pressure, but quality remains good.
Carrots
Carrots are expected to improve in supply over the coming weeks as the season progresses, but are good quality. Consider a week’s lead time.
Cauliflower
Cauliflower is extremely limited, affecting price. Quality is good.
Celery
Supply struggles to meet demand in the celery market, but quality is good overall. Expect this to continue for several weeks.
Corn
The corn market is improving with increased availability. Expect continued improvements to both supply and quality in the coming weeks.
Lettuce
Romaine is tight, impacting price. Expect an elevated market for a few weeks. Iceberg is extremely tight, as quality, price, and supply see pressures.
Onions
Onions are tightening and of fair quality. Weather may impact supply and price.
POTATOES
Steady supplies match demand and quality for potatoes, but smaller sizes are tougher to come by.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are extremely limited in production, with quality expected to be inconsistent over the next month.