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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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Corn (white/yellow): Supply is limited due to freeze-related crop losses in Florida. Demand has shifted to Mexico, increasing competition and driving higher prices.
Tomatoes: Supplies are tightening after late-January freeze in Florida that damaged crops, limiting production through mid-April. Volume out of Mexico has also decreased due to prior weather issues and recent shipping disruptions. Tight supply conditions are expected to continue through March. Product is coming in lighter in color Green Beans: Florida green bean growers were severely impacted by recent freezing conditions, reducing domestic supply. The market is relying heavily on Mexican production to fill demand. Yellow Squash/Zucchini: Prices continue to climb due to limited availability. Strong demand has shifted to Mexico as Florida supply was depleted due to cold weather. Stronger markets are expected to remain. Broccolini – Limited Availability & Higher Price
Supply is currently limited due to seasonal growing conditions. Market pricing is elevated and may fluctuate weekly. Availability is not guaranteed. Please consider alternate items such as asparagus. Green Bell Peppers – Limited Supply / Market Increase Supply remains tight due to limited production in Mexico, ongoing cold weather impacts in Florida, and no current availability from Canada. Markets are elevated and pricing has increased. Availability may be inconsistent week to week. Roma Tomatoes – Limited Supply / Higher Price Supply is tight due to reduced production in Mexico and cold weather impacts in Florida. Pricing is elevated, and availability may vary week to week.
Strawberries are active and increasing in price. California production remains low due to the rain from two weeks ago, leaving Baja as the primary source to fill the gap. The demand exceeds the supply, and prices are expected to remain elevated for at least the next two weeks.
Carrots are also active and increasing in price, particularly jumbo-sized ones. One of California’s largest growers is experiencing production issues; Mexico’s output is fair and Arizona production is insufficient to fulfill the current demand. Zucchini squash prices are also increasing. USA production has concluded, and Mexico is beginning its season. Cold weather in Mexico has limited production while transportation shortages are further driving prices higher. Cauliflower is active and increasing in price. Cold weather in California and Arizona is slowing production, creating gaps between growing fields. Rainfall from two weeks ago has also led to quality issues, further tightening supplies. Celery continues to be active and high on price. Limited production out of central California (Oxnard/Santa Maria) and not enough production out of Yuma, Az to full fill the void.
Curly and Italian parsley are also up on price. Oxnard, CA got hit with a lot of rain last week and the fields are flooded. Product out of Mexico is crossing to fill the void, but they are short on laborers due to their holidays. Broccoli crowns are also active. Central California got hit with a lot of rain last week and has affected the quality. There will be product out Arizona and Mexico to fill the void. This will also drive the price of the broccoli florets up. |
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