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.
Cucumbers – Florida continues to ramp up production and Mexico continues to see good numbers and quality.
Italian Squash – Supply and quality continues to improve out of South Florida; quality and supply is good in the west.
Raspberries – Uptick in volume this week; good quality and flavor overall. Expect volume to gradually decrease each week as we approach year-end.
Romaine & Romaine Hearts – supply in the desert is better this week than expected. Demand has tapered off a bit post-holiday. Weights are improving and quality is excellent.
