We can expect moderate supplies from Georgia. Prices are higher. Quality is variable.
Green bell prices are down this week. The product is shipping from Coachella. Nogales has started crossing products but supplies are limited. Red, Yellow, and Orange are a little higher this week. Good supplies from Florida as more shippers begin the season. Prices are lower. Quality is generally good; we can expect moderate supplies from Georgia as some shippers are finished for the season.
Movement expected about the same. Trading is moderate. Prices on Serrano much lower, Habanero slightly lower, Anaheim and Poblano slightly higher, Jalapeno generally unchanged. Quality is variable.
Moderate supplies from Virginia. Prices are unchanged. Quality is good.
Cucumber prices are up. The product is crossing through Baja and Nogales. Demand has been a little stronger this week. Supplies are steady and quality has been nice. Good supplies from Florida expected to increase as more shippers begin the season. Prices Waxed Much Higher, Pickles Slightly Lower.. Moderate supplies from Georgia expected to remain unchanged as some shippers are finished for the season. Prices are higher. Quality is generally good.
Moderate supplies from Florida expected to increase as more shippers start harvesting. Prices are higher. Quality is generally good. Steady supplies from Georgia. Prices are higher. Quality is good overall.
NW Onions Demand is fair on all colors. The shining star lately is the Medium Yellow as it continues to maintain a firm price structure. Ongoing Export action is also very good with strong FOB’s heading to many offshore destinations. White onion demand and prices are steady. While overall FOB prices are fairly stable, freight being historically high this year has inspired growers to drop the fob prices in order to hit attractive delivered prices. In other words; the effect of COVID is still messing with our markets. All colors of Organic Onions are available albeit at higher pricing this season.
Mt Vernon: Outstanding color on all varietals this season. White B’s seem to be very popular currently and a bit tight. All colors are available including Fingerlings. Organics are available. Eastern WA continues with a small supply of Red & Yellow potatoes to go perfectly with your russet and onions orders. Quality is good. ORGANIC colored spuds are available as well.
Large Russets seems to be the Achilles’ heel of the potato movement in many states. With food service all but out of the picture in 2020, the large size potato movement has been a challenge for a few states. Of course with Thanksgiving just around the corner movement has picked up on many count sizes over that last few days. For the most part, consumer packages are one item bringing a solid price structure to an otherwise uncertain market. Quality is outstanding. Organic Russets are available.
Good supplies from North Carolina, Mississippi, and Louisiana expected to increase in anticipation of Thanksgiving Day holiday ads. Trading is moderate. Prices are generally unchanged. Quality is generally good.
Zucchini – Zucchini supply is decent, demand is pretty strong this week. Prices have moved up a little. The product is crossing through Nogales. Moderate supplies from Florida expected to increase as more shippers begin harvesting. Prices are higher. Quality is generally good.
Yellow Squash – Yellow Squash is up this week, supplies are lighter and demand is stronger. The product is crossing through Nogales, quality is good. Moderate supplies from Florida expected to increase as more shippers begin harvesting. Prices are much higher. Quality is generally good. Light supplies are expected from Georgia as some shippers are finished for the season. Prices are higher. Quality is generally good.
The East: Due to the storm activity in the Southeast, crops were damaged and the fruit remaining will have rain effects. This situation will last at least until the middle of December.
The West: Supply is improving, Baja is having quality and supply issues due to weather.
The East: Supply is still very light and expectation is this will not turn around until near Thanksgiving.
The West: The fruit coming up from Mexico and Baja is short due to weather events and the east coast is trying to fill their needs here. Looking at mid-December for relief.
East Coast: Due to the storm activity in the Southeast, crops were damaged and the fruit remaining will have rain effects. This situation will last at least until the middle of December.
West Coast: The Mexican fall crop is beginning to take shape, supplies should increase weekly.