Vegetables
Asparagus
Market is adjusting as supplies improve with domestic regions in production.
Anise/Fennel–Alert
Expect shorter supplies and active markets for the next week.
Bell Peppers–Alert
Peppers are still very tight as new growing regions are waiting to get started on both the east and west coast, for red, green and yellow bell peppers.
Broccoli & Cauliflower
Markets are mostly steady for this week, with some suppliers having shorter supplies than others.
Brussel Sprouts–Alert
Active markets on both commodity and value-added Brussels sprouts continue as supply out of Mexico remains low and full production on the Central Coast of CA is not in full production. Jumbo sprouts are very limited to not available for most suppliers this week
Carrots–Alert
No change from the previous weeks. Shredded carrots, rainbow shredded carrots and 2 in peeled carrots are now short in supply in addition to shortages on snack pack and jumbo carrots out of California. Carrot sticks for some also remain a challenge with the main carrot processor only packing a 2-inch stick, instead of a 4-inch stick.
Cabbage – Bok Choy, Napa, & Red–Alert
Cabbage- Napa and Bok Choy – Market continues to be active with less overall supplies available. Active markets for the next 2-3 weeks. On RED Cabbage, very limited supplies being reported on the west coast.
Celery Value-Added–Alert
Active markets as suppliers are dealing with quality issues out of Oxnard CA and the start of the season in Salinas is still 3-4 weeks out.
Green Beans–Alert
Green Beans have transitioned into Georgia this week. Demand has decreased and the number of growers has increased. Market hasn’t stabilized yet. Mexico is finished. California green beans very short from the desert.
Iceberg, Leaf and Romaine
Mostly steady markets being seen this week with good demand on all leaf lettuces, romaine, romaine hearts and iceberg lettuce. Stronger markets on butter lettuces.
Onions
The onions markets are mostly steady in both Texas and California. Southern Cal has good demand, and the quality is fair to good. Texas supplies are light along with the demand. Central California looks to start potentially late next week.
Parsley–Alert
Italian parsley is being challenged with quality issues causing lighter supplies and stronger markets. Heavy seeder is being seen for some suppliers.
Peppers – Chilies-Alert
There is very little product available still in Florida and they should be winding down in the next 7-10 days. Georgia should be starting chilies in the next 7-10 days. Steady supplies out of Mexico and California. The market is stable on most varieties.
Peppers – Red, Yellow, Green-Alert
Peppers are still very tight as new growing regions are waiting to get started on both the east and west coast, for red, green and yellow bell peppers.
Tomatoes-Alert
Rounds, grapes, and cherries are currently on alert status due to low availability and strong demand. Central FL growing region is finishing a week early and the transition to Quincy, FL will be delayed by 1-2 weeks. Mexico is waning which will also continue to add to the active market conditions.
