Produce Trends

Vegetables

Potatoes

Russets 

The russet potato market out of Upper Valley, Twin Falls-Burley District, Idaho, is up this week. Suppliers report that product is moving into storage following reduced yields in Idaho and Washington. They expect elevated markets to continue over the next several weeks.

Reds  

The red potato market out of Minnesota-North Dakota (Red River Valley) is steady this week. Suppliers report that the storage season is beginning, with good availability.

Yellows 

No USDA data is available this week. Vendors report good availability of most sizes, with C-size potatoes remaining tighter.

Cabbage

Round Green 

The cabbage market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Vendors report moderate availability and fair-to good quality as growing conditions shift ahead of the desert transition.

Lettuce

Green Leaf  

The green leaf lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Growers report below-normal availability and inconsistent quality following prolonged heat and disease pressure, and they expect extremely tight supplies through the end of the Salinas season in early to mid-November.

Romaine  

The romaine lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week, with fair quality reported. Growers report extremely tight supplies, lighter carton weights and smaller heads due to disease-related trimming.

Iceberg 

The iceberg lettuce market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Vendors report ongoing quality and yield challenges due to disease and insect pressure, as the Salinas season approaches its transition.

Garlic  

Vendors report steady supply and generally good quality.

Onions  

The yellow onion market out of Idaho and Malheur County, Oregon, is down this week, with moderate-to-good demand reported. Suppliers report that harvesting in the Northwest is winding down, and product is moving into long-term storage.

Mushrooms  

Vendors report that mushroom supply is tightening, but that quality is good.

Cilantro  

The cilantro market out of Central Coast, California, is down this week, with fair quality reported. Vendors report improved availability, but caution that supply could be impacted, as the weather and growing conditions are in flux.

Cucumbers  

The cucumber market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is down this week, with moderate supply and good quality reported.

Celery  

The celery market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week. Vendors report improvements in availability this week, but expect supply volatility as ongoing seasonal transition and weather-related pressure on harvestable acreage continues.

Yellow Squash  

The yellow squash market out of South Georgia is down this week. Vendors report production is shifting between growing regions in the East, with availability and quality varying by region.

Zucchini 

The zucchini market out of South Georgia is up this week, with fair-to-moderate demand and good quality reported.

Green Beans  

The green bean market out of South Georgia is up this week, with very tight supply and fair-to-moderate quality reported. Vendors report that weather is affecting harvest schedules and quality.

Bell Peppers, Green  

The green bell pepper market out of South Georgia is down this week. Vendors report that Georgia production is increasing, Florida growers are preparing to harvest, and recent weather has affected availability in California.

Bell Peppers, Red  

The red bell pepper market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Vendors report that overall supplies are improving as more volume comes online on the East Coast, while California supplies have been affected by weather.

Hot Peppers 

The jalapeño pepper market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Vendors report sufficient production and availability across Mexican growing regions.

Carrots 

The carrot market out of Kern District, California, is up this week. Vendors report seasonal supply with quality varying by growing region.

Green Onions  

The green onion market out of Mexico crossing through Southern California and San Luis, Arizona, is down this week, with fair quality reported. Growers report a temporary improvement in availability this week, as weather conditions forced premature harvesting, but they expect tighter availability in coming weeks.

Cauliflower 

The cauliflower market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down this week, with moderate quality reported. Growers report improving supplies and reduced insect activity.

Asparagus 

The asparagus market out of Peru is up this week. Growers report that recent rainfall temporarily improved availability in Mexico and Peru, but overall supplies remain extremely limited, particularly jumbo and extra-large sizes.

Broccoli 

The broccoli market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is down significantly this week, with moderate quality reported. Growers report improving supplies and reduced insect activity.

Tomatoes

Rounds 

The Round tomato market out of Florida West and Georgia District is up this week. Vendors report that availability remains tight. Quality is reported as varying by growing region, ranging from fair to good.

Romas  

The Roma tomato market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week, with tight supply, strong demand and good quality reported.

Grape  

The Grape tomato market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is up this week. Vendors report tight supply, with possible gaps in availability as production shifts between growing regions.

Cherry  

The Cherry tomato market out of Eastern Tennessee and Virginia Eastern Shore is steady this week. Vendors report tight supply, with possible gaps in availability as production shifts between growing regions.

Hanging Fruit

Apples 

The Gala apple market out of Yakima Valley and Wenatchee District, Washington, is up this week. Growers report plentiful new-crop fruit, with Washington apples entering controlled-atmosphere storage.

Pears  

The pear market out of Yakima Valley and Wenatchee District, Washington, is steady this week. Vendors report ample new-crop Washington supplies and excellent quality, including Bartlett and D’Anjou varieties.

Citrus

Lemons  

The lemon market out of Central and Southern California and Arizona is steady this week. Vendors report seasonal shifts in domestic production, with quality varying by district.

Limes  

The lime market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is down this week. Vendors report moderate to good availability, as Mexican growing regions transition.

Oranges  

The orange market out of South and Central District, California, is steady this week. Shippers report that new-crop Navel production is developing, as the citrus season transitions.

Berries

Strawberries  

The strawberry market out of Salinas-Watsonville, California, is up this week. Vendors report tighter supply and quality, as California production transitions between growing regions.

Grapes  

The red grape market out of San Joaquin Valley and Kern District, California, is steady this week, with good supply and good quality reported.

Tropical

Pineapples  

The pineapple market out of Central America is up this week. Vendors report variable open-market supply, as import volumes and the availability of various sizes change.

Bananas  

Vendors report tightening supply and good quality.

Avocados  

The 48 ct. avocado market out of Mexico crossing through Texas is steady this week. Suppliers report that while Mexican production is increasing, they expect relatively stable near-term conditions.

Melons

Cantaloupes  

The cantaloupe market out of San Joaquin Valley, California, is steady this week. Growers report that California production is winding down as the fall transition advances.

Honeydews  

The honeydew market out of Mexico crossing through Nogales, Arizona, is down this week, with tight but improving supplies and good quality reported.