Haricot Vert (French type) Central American imports out of Florida- Light supplies expected to remain about the same. Prices are slightly lower. Quality is variable but generally good. Round Green type- Moderate supplies from Florida. Prices are much higher. Quality is generally good.
Green bell prices are steady this week supplies are steady. Some growers have started in California. Red, yellow, and orange bells are up this week. We can expect good supplies from Florida. Prices on Jumbo slightly lower, others lower. Quality is generally good.
Movement expected about the same. Trading Poblano and Habanero fairly active at lower prices, Serrano fairly active at slightly lower prices, others fairly active. Prices on Poblano and Habanero lower, Serrano slightly lower, others generally unchanged. Quality is variable.
Steady supplies from Florida. Prices are generally unchanged. Quality is generally good.
Cucumber prices are higher this week. Supplies remain tight. Product is crossing through Nogales and also from Baja. Moderate supplies from Florida expected to remain about the same. Prices are lower. Quality is generally good.
Moderate supplies from Florida. Price on Medium much lower, Fair Quality is lower. Medium is wrapped. Quality is generally good.
PNW Onions: Demand remains strong. The market has steadied. TX has a short crop this season and will be done in the next several weeks. Consumer packs continue to be in high demand. The California Brawley district will begin harvest of conventional as well as Organic onions by late April. There have been some cool weather that slowed it down a bit. PNW Yellow sweets are available. The overall quality and condition remain excellent on these storage onions.
Mt Vernon: Good availability on all colors this season. White potatoes are finished for the season. Yellow demand has increased but prices remain fairly steady. Yellow and Reds will be available into late April, along with Fingerlings and purple potatoes. Organics are available.
Demand and disappearance have increased in ID and CO, however, in the PNW districts movements are lower this year compared to last. Idaho appears to have a surplus of potatoes this season which is reflected in the higher disappearance and lower prices this season. Large potatoes, however, are a bit tight in the potato state. Overall, the PNW crop may end up a bit short before the new crop begins in July. Large size russets continue to be a hot item in WA/OR with heavier demand. NOTE: Price increases on Large tubers are expected over the months to come due in part to supply and quality concerns as well as the foodservice sector opening up over the summer. Quality remains outstanding.
Moderate supplies from North Carolina, Louisiana, and Mississippi expected to remain about the same. Prices are generally unchanged. Quality is generally good.
Zucchini – Zucchini prices are steady, supplies have improved. Production has transitioned to a new growing area. Supplies are good and quality is good. We can expect good supplies from Florida. Prices on Zucchini are much lower. Quality is generally good.
Yellow Squash – Yellow squash prices are down this week; supplies have improved. Product is crossing through Nogales. We can expect good supplies from Florida. Prices on Yellow straight neck are much lower. Quality is generally good.
The East: Volume is now steady with good quality no changes in the foreseeable future.
The West: Mexico supply has evened out and the quality is good.
The East: Production out of Florida is flush with light demand.
The West: Mexico’s volume is steady.
The East: Many factors are contributing to the volume flush; new fields, the weather is ideal as well as great outputs. So come and get them!
The West: Mexico as well has great supply and should continue for the next 5 to 6 weeks.