Vegetables
Asparagus
Limited supplies out of Mexico continue while transitioning regions in Peru are in play. Markets are fairly steady with markets expected to decrease mid to late September.
Bell Peppers
East – Green pepper volume is lighter, and the market is increasing. Red and Yellow bell peppers supplies remain limited.
West – No expected changes to supply. Green are light but steady, red and yellow peppers are showing decent supply. Market remains elevated.
Broccoli
Market active, with supplies tighter on crowns and short trim, most suppliers are keeping up to current demand.
Brussel Sprouts
The market continues to remain elevated but is declining. Yields have started to improve as quality issues diminish.
Cauliflower
Market getting stronger as supplies are tight with fields behind schedule, heads not sizing up and quality issues. Demand is exceeding supplies and subbing to alternate sizes may be necessary.
Celery
Market a bit stronger with a few growers fighting quality issues impacting yields, but supplies are generally meeting demand.
Cilantro/ Parsley
Good supplies next week for Cilantro. The market decreased on moderate demand. Good quality and improving. Parsley supplies and demand are moderate keeping the market mostly steady.
Green Onion
Market is active as lower yields due to prolonged high heat are affecting product yields. Suppliers are struggling to meet demand, expect to see an active market for the next 3 – 4 weeks.
Hot House
LE Cucumber have started their transition to winter plantings and demand exceeds supplies. In addition, Peppers, TOV, and Beefsteak tomatoes demand exceeds supplies.
Lettuce Iceberg
Market up a bit as a few growers deal with sizing issues with some lots slowing up the harvest. Overall quality is good, and supplies are meeting the demand.
Lettuce Romaine
Market steady on romaine and hearts with good supplies expected this week and next. Quality is good.
Onions
Supplies are steady on yellows and reds from Washington and Idaho. California will finish in 2 weeks. Demand is good. Quality has been good.
Potatoes Russets
The Northwest is transitioning from old to new crops. Supplies remain lighter on 40-50 ct from some suppliers. Other sizes are plentiful. Demand has been fair. The quality has been good on new crop Norkotah’s, but we are seeing some issues in the old crop Burbank’s. Markets are mixed between old and new crop.
Squash – Alert
East – Zucchini supply fair, demand very good, market increasing a little. Yellow squash is in very short supply, quality good, demand very good and market increasing.
West – Markets are stronger due to quality issues, but new fields should bring relief into late next week.
Tomatoes
Round markets are starting to rebound due to additional supply both east and west. Roma markets are also improving due to increased availability out of MX. Grape & cherry markets remain stable with normal volume both east and west.