​Asparagus: Mexican and Peruvian supplies remain extremely limited due to quality, production, and freight challenges. September is expected to be one of the toughest months, with improved availability not expected until mid-to-late October

Broccoli: Supplies remain tight as fields transition to younger plantings. The market is expected to strengthen heading into next week.

Cauliflower: Supplies are expected to remain very tight through the remainder of the season. Production gaps, Diamondback Moth pressure, and warm weather continue to impact yields, with no meaningful improvement expected in the near term. The market is likely to remain difficult.

Corn: California production has finished, leaving yellow corn extremely scarce and requiring Oregon product to help fill the gap. Fresh domestic Mexican yellow corn is now entering the market, with volumes expected to build steadily through October and November.

Green Onions: Baja production is expected to remain very limited over the next 2–3 weeks due to continued heat, lower yields, and lighter sizing. Tight supplies are keeping the market firm, with improved availability expected by mid-to-late October.

Pineapple: Supplies are tightening due to the natural flowering season, with open-market availability becoming more limited while contract orders remain covered. Minor port delays are possible over Labor Day weekend.

Iceberg, Romaine, Green & Red Leaf: Iceberg supplies remain tight due to heat and insect pressure, with strong demand pushing prices higher. Green and Red Leaf supplies are expected to tighten further this week. Romaine and hearts are also tightening, with generally good quality but some fringe burn and disease pressure reported. Overall, the market is firm with continued upward price pressure.

​Corn: Holiday demand has tightened supplies, keeping pricing strong. High temperatures have accelerated California production, potentially creating a gap between fields. We may source from Oregon and other out-of-state suppliers to fill the void

Strawberry demand remains strong, pushing markets higher as supplies continue to tighten in the Salinas/Watsonville growing regions. The recent heat wave is adding further pressure to production, with potential impacts on both yields and fruit quality. Meanwhile, the Santa Maria/Oxnard fall harvest remains several weeks away, weather permitting. This includes stem berries.

Asparagus: Prices remain elevated as supplies stay limited in both Mexico and Peru. Quality is ranging from fair to average, with sizing continuing to be the primary challenge. Larger sizes, in particular, remain difficult to source consistently.

Pineapple: Supplies are expected to tighten throughout the remainder of the month, with limited open-market availability and prices continuing to stay firm. Most available fruit will be allocated to contract orders first (retailers mainly). Costa Rica is entering a seasonal production gap, while Mexico is expected to help fill the supply void in the interim

Cilantro: Demand remains active, with prices continuing to trend higher. Oxnard is still experiencing production challenges, particularly with product not holding well, creating additional pressure on available supplies. Santa Maria is being relied upon to help fill the gap and maintain market coverage.

Green Cabbage: Markets remain elevated as supplies tighten due to weather challenges and diamondback moth pressure, which are impacting quality and yields. Steady demand continues to support higher prices.

Cauliflower: Supplies are extremely limited, with prices continuing to rise. Significant insect and worm pressure in the Santa Maria and Salinas growing areas is impacting quality and reducing the availability of good-quality product.

​Strawberry: prices remain high as Salinas/Watsonville production declines, and the Santa Maria/Oxnard fall crop is still not ready. Confirm with Cruz on this one

Russet Potatoes: Washington’s new crop is underway, but larger 40/50ct sizes remain limited, while the crop is yielding an abundance of smaller sizes.

Asparagus: High markets continue due to regional harvesting transitions, sizing challenges, and weather-related issues in key growing regions of Sonora and Baja California, as well as Peru.

Green Leaf, Iceberg, Romaine & Romaine Hearts: Markets are beginning to inch higher, though supplies remain adequate. Elevated summer temperatures in the Salinas Valley are contributing to some internal burn and increased insect pressure.

Green Cabbage: Markets remain tight, and prices elevated due to heavy insect pressure and seasonal weather challenges in California’s Central Coast. Strict field grading and increased crop losses are limiting packable supply.

Yellow Corn: California supplies remain limited, with major grower Diamond reportedly disking fields due to poor quality. Oregon product is available but has not been holding quality well (husk turns yellow easily), while strong Labor Day demand is adding further pressure to the market.

​Medium Green Onions: Prices have increased due to tight supplies from Mexico caused by weather-related production issues. Limited availability is keeping the market firm.  Could be 2-3 weeks before the market stabilizes. 90% green onions grown in Mexico, very little out California to cover the void.
 
Limes: Prices are being influenced by weather-related production issues in Mexico, changing fruit quality, and tighter availability in certain sizes. Recent heat and rainfall have affected fruit quality and sizing.  Expect an active market with firm pricing as supplies and quality fluctuate.
 
Broccolini -Supplies are limited as recent heat has accelerated crop maturity, creating a supply gap across the industry. Availability is tight on both Broccolini and Sweet Baby Broccoli, with increased quality concerns including yellow beading and premature flowering. The market is expected to remain firm for the next 2–3 weeks. 

Asparagus: High markets continue due to regional harvesting transitions, sizing issues, and weather-related challenges in Mexico and Peru. Availability remains limited, particularly on larger sizes. Expect firm, elevated market conditions through August.

Brussels sprouts: Experiencing stronger pricing as demand remains high while available supply is relatively tight.

AVOCADOS: Mexico's new-crop Flor Loca harvest has begun, but production is light on larger-size fruit. The shortage of large counts continues to keep the market firm and is also supporting higher California avocado prices.
Potatoes:
YUKON BAKERS: We have transitioned to new-crop Washington/California Yukon Bakers, which are available at a higher price due to the seasonal changeover.
ALL RUSSETS: The russet market continues to strengthen, with prices increasing on both Washington and Idaho supplies. New-crop russets are still a few weeks away, keeping the market firm as old-crop inventories tighten.
KENNEBEC POTATOES: Kennebec potatoes remain in very short supply, with limited quantities available. New-crop harvests from Texas began this week; however, demand continues to exceed supply. Market conditions are expected to remain tight for the next 2–3 weeks before availability improves. Prices have increased as a result of the limited suppl

• Lettuce:

Iceberg lettuce is experiencing an extreme supply shortage and is expected to remain that way for the coming weeks.  Quality issues, specifically Impatiens Necrotic Spot Virus (INSV),  Sclerotinia, and insect pressure caused by recent weather conditions, are reducing supplies.  Pricing will be volatile and high for the next few weeks or until better quality and sizing becomes available.

• Romaine/Hearts:

Both red and green leaf varieties are facing a supply shortage. This is primarily due to the recent iceberg lettuce shortage, which has led to increased demand for romaine lettuce. Quality issues have been impacted by a combination of soil-borne disease, INSV, mildew, and leaf damage caused by insect pressure. As a result, we expect tight supplies for the next couple of weeks. In contrast, green and red leaf lettuce supplies remain relatively light, but demand is strong. 

• Avocados:

Market has leveled out after last weeks sudden price increase.  The market may continue to adjust and price hikes may be expected due to current rain in the Michoacán area.

• Fennel/Anise:

Experiencing extreme shortages due to past and current weather conditions. Product is being harvested early and coming in small.  Pricing has been increasing.​

• Russets/Idahos:

Storage product available only, mixed sizing is expected. Pricing has been slowly increasing. 
Washington new crop begins in August. 

• Blueberries:  

Mexico is finishing up, blues are transitioning from California to the Pacific Northwest (Oregon).  We may experience gapping within the next weeks. 

• Cantaloupe/Melon:

Product availability has tightened. Product is gapping as down south Arizona-California desert season is winding down.  Growers will move to the San Juaquin Valley. 

Melon mixes are now available with the following combination: canary, santa claus, picaso, hami, honeydew, and golden honeydew.  These combinations may change weekly depending on availability.