Red Grapes – Currently a buyers market on red grapes, while green grapes are drawing a premium. Quality is outstanding.
Grapefruit – Good supply and very good quality.
Romaine and Romaine Hearts – Supplies will vary, depending upon the shipper. Weights are light, but quality is good.
English Cucumber – Good supply available with excellent quality.
Cantaloupe – Production is peaking. The quality has been very good with nice shell color and strong internal quality. Brix levels have been mostly in the 14-16% range, with some peaking as high as 18%, and a good flavor profile.
Broccolini – Good supplies with very good quality.
Raspberries – Volumes will continue to increase steadily until early May. Overall fruit quality and size is very good.
Grapefruit – Good supply and very good quality out of Texas and California.
Iceberg Lettuce – Market has seen a significant increase in pricing. Rain and cool weather in northern California over the past 4 to 6 weeks has affected available supplies.
English Cucumbers – Good supply available with excellent quality.
Cantaloupe – Strong cantaloupe supply this week. Overall quality remains strong with brix levels at 13-16%.
Asparagus – Market is very active, especially on large and jumbo sizes. Expect higher markets for the next two to three weeks as growing regions ramp up.
