This Week’s Highlights – August 15, 2022

  • Broccoli – Quality is very good with good availability.
  • Lettuce (West Coast) – Yields are being affected by the INSV virus, causing some quality issues. Be on the watch for market volatility in the next few months.
  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Good supply available and quality is good from all production areas.
  • Cantaloupe –  A quick turn-a-round in supply…overall quality is outstanding with excellent shell color and cutting beautifully. Brix is optimal.
  • Garlic – Domestic supply is very tight. Expect a volatile market to continue through the summer.

This Week’s Highlights – January 10, 2022

  • Eggplant – Supply is lighter this week out of Florida due to cooler weather. Excellent supply crossing through Nogales and quality is very nice.
  • Avocados – Market pricing continues to rise. Overall quality is outstanding.
  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Tighter supply this week due to cooler weather. Quality is outstanding on zucchini and fair on yellow squash.
  • Cantaloupe – A significant shift in sizing has been realized over the past week as jumbo fruit has all but disappeared. Good availability on 9/12/15’s. Quality continues to be very good.  Average brix levels are now ranging from 11-14%.
  • Cauliflower – Supply is expected to be lighter than normal for the next two weeks.
  • Napa Cabbage – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

This Week’s Highlights – January 3rd, 2022

  • Grape Tomatoes – Good volume and quality available.
  • Strawberries – Steady supply for the next 3-4 weeks. Large size fruit and great fruit quality.
  • Domestic Clementines, Tangerines, Blood Oranges and Cara Caras – all available in good supply.
  • Green & Red Leaf Lettuce – Good quality and good supply, market is steady.
  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Excellent supply. Quality is outstanding.

This Week’s Highlights – December 20,2021

  • Green Beans – Good supply available this week out of South Florida as well as Nogales.
  • Green Bell Pepper – Great supply out of Florida, as well as Mexico. Quality is outstanding.
  • Eggplant – Excellent supply, quality is very nice.
  • Zucchini/Yellow Squash – Excellent supply, quality is outstanding.
  • Bok Choy – Volume is expected to be plentiful for the next two weeks.

This Week’s Highlights – July 26, 2021

  • Zucchini & Yellow Squash – Strong production and excellent quality.
  • Asparagus – Market is steady, good quality.
  • Rapini – Good supply, quality is strong overall.
  • Baby Spinach – Supply and quality are good.
  • Potatoes – Expect a gap between the old product and the new harvest through August; watch for increased pricing through this time and into the fall.