- Apples – There is great supply of all apple varieties out of Washington, New York, California, Pennsylvania and Michigan. Quality is at it’s best.
- Strawberries – At an extreme, high prices and supplies are short due to rain in CA and cold weather in Florida.
- Raspberries – Volume will remain stable through the end of the year.
- Lemons – New crop is available out of CA and product is showing good quality.
- Cantaloupe –
- Market disruptions from the CDC Romaine advisory along with winter growing season experiencing cooler than normal temperatures have caused many items to be in very EXTREME markets. Broccoli, kale, iceberg, green leaf spring mix, arugula and spinach crops have slowed down with higher demand.
- The field are experiencing lower yields, lighter weights, and poor quality.
- Overall available volumes/yields are expected to be lower over the next couple of weeks with anticipated higher prices.
- Strawberries
- Blueberries – Supplies are down and supplies are tight. Low volumes are expected for the next few weeks; but quality is good.
- Lemons – New crop available in CA. Good quality, 200/165/235. Few Mexico lemons are available, diminishing quality.
- Iceberg Lettuce – EXTREME…Prices are very high and shortages due to demand. This is a result of the Romaine advisory as well as weather related issues.
- Cucumbers – Good supply this week and should be
- Avocado – A strike in Mexico has stopped harvest this week. Supplies will be extremely short.
- Corn – Supplies extremely short to nonexistent as GA’s crop was severly damaged by Hurricane Michael, with 95% of the corp lost.
- Mushrooms – Supplies expected to be short through the rest of the year due to strong retail demand.
- Onions – Green – The market is active due to limited supply and strong demand.
- Potatoes – Sweet
- Pears – A new crop is available and great supply and quality.
- Honey Crisp Apples – Great supply and excellent quality.
- Pomegranates – Officially in season with solid quality and a great taste profile.
- Tomatoes – East: The market will remain strong until Central FL is ready for harvest – 2-3 weeks. West: Demand and markets will remain strong until new volume is available (Hurricane Michael).
- Asparagus – Steady supply and good quality.