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Limes: Prices are currently high due to bad weather in Veracruz, Mexico, along with a seasonal gap between harvests that has reduced supply. The winter crop is finishing up and the summer still isn't ready.
Cilantro: Currently experiencing quality issues due to recent severe weather in Mexico and USA, including swings between drought and heavy rain, which have impacted growing conditions and crop health. As weather stabilizes and new fields come online, quality and availability are expected to improve. Italian parsley : Currently limited and higher in price due to recent weather impacts and reduced harvest volumes in key growing regions like Mexico and California. Hawaiian papayas: Currently limited due to recent weather challenges in Hawaii, including heavy rains, high heat, and occasional dry spells, which have affected crop size and fruit quality.
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Watermelon- Supply is tight as southern Mexico finishes its season while northern regions are not expected to start until mid-April. Cool weather has slowed fruit growth, resulting in lighter volumes. Limited supply from Guatemala and Honduras has also increased demand for Mexican product. Mini watermelons are non-existent.
Limes- The lime supply continues to be tight due to a production gap between seasons as the winter crop ends and the larger summer harvest has not yet started. Severe weather, including drought followed by excessive heat and humidity in regions like Veracruz, has also reduced yields. Cucumbers- The cucumber supply is currently tight and prices are high. Southern Mexico is finishing its harvest, while northern regions won’t start until mid-April. Cooler weather has slowed growth, and reduced supply from Guatemala and Honduras which has further limited availability. Roma and round tomatoes (4x4-5x6) There is plenty of Roma and round 2-layer tomatoes available now, and prices have dropped significantly. Prices are expected to continue declining. Tomato supplies continue to tighten after a late-January freeze in Florida damaged crops, with reduced volumes from Mexico adding pressure.
Both yellow and white corn continue to be limited. Nothing available out Florida and heavily relying on Mexico to full fill the demand nationwide. Supplies remain tight on green beans. Limited production out of Mexico is making it difficult to fully meet demand. |
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