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Current Market News for the week of March 17, 2024
FRUIT
Strawberries are promotable from Florida. This will be the last 2 weeks of production. California new crop harvests have started.
Blackberries are in good supply out of Central Mexico with peak harvests.
Blueberry pricing will rise as imports from Chile and Peru finish up. There will be light supplies commanding premium pricing.
Raspberry pricing is higher, and volume is light with nice quality.
Mango prices are closer to normal levels with steady supplies.
Lemons are peaking in California’s Central Valley. The coastal growing area is getting into better supply each week.
Hass avocados saw a large week over week increase in price.
Cantaloupes are of outstanding quality from Central America with excellent external color and internal quality. Honeydews out of Guatemala are in good supply with excellent quality.
Watermelons are extremely tight in supply. Off-shore harvests are finished after crop failure, leaving markets extremely short. Early Florida might start in late March depending on weather.
Pineapples: Supplies will be tight, pricing is expected to jump.
Grapes: Reds and greens are in better supply. Prices will remain steady but elevated. Quality is outstanding right now across the board.
VEGETABLES
Romaine hearts and iceberg from California and Arizona will be difficult in quality, availability, and pricing through March.
Cauliflower supplies may be disrupted with the transition from the desert regions back to the Salinas Valley, CA in late March.
Broccoli crowns remain promotable with strong supplies.
Florida sweet corn is expected to be available through Easter.
Seedless cucumbers are promotable with outstanding quality.
Zucchini squash is promotable from Mexico. Yellow squash is higher priced due to low volume from all regions.
Red, orange, and yellow bell peppers will be a struggle until Canada starts. Mexico has very little volume.
Asparagus pricing will rise ahead of Easter.
Grape tomatoes are in good supply. Mixed medley tomato supplies remain snug but are improving.
Brussels sprouts supplies from Mexico remain flush. This holiday favorite is of excellent quality.
EGGS + DAIRY
The conventional egg market bottomed out and moved higher. Cage free eggs are unchanged. Butter inched up. The long-term forecast for butter fat looks stable for spring and summer.
Both the block and barrel cheese markets moved lower.
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