Produce Market Alerts:  as of June 17, 2026

MARKET ALERTS IN PEAK SEASON
Avocados: Mexico avocado supplies are tightening as the main crop winds down, with lower shipments and higher costs. Relief is expected in July when Peru and Flor Loca volumes increase.

Blueberries: Market is in a supply gap: Mexico has ended early, California is light, Southeast is finishing, and Northwest, New Jersey, and Michigan are just starting or not yet ramped up.

Carrots: Bakersfield leads baby carrot supply; jumbo carrots remain tight due to sizing but should improve gradually.

Citrus (Lemons): Lemons are tight with strong demand, keeping prices firm through June; relief expected in July with imports, while Ventura/Oxnard leads supply.

Citrus (Oranges): Valencias are mostly large sizes; small fruit is very tight, requiring flexibility and substitutions, with 72ct/88ct recommended options.

Lettuce (iceberg): Lettuce market is strengthening with low yields and quality issues; escalated pricing continues, with stabilization expected in coming weeks.

Lettuce Leaf: Romaine hearts are tight; leaf items have better supply but varying quality and pricing, with escalated pricing continuing.

Melon (cantaloupe): Offshore cantaloupes are done; domestic melons now lead, but California Desert whitefly issues are tightening yields and sizing.

Onions: Texas, Georgia, and desert onions are ending; Central California and New Mexico now supply the market, with freight driving prices.

Pineapple: Pineapple supply is tight but stable through June; larger sizes and some volumes improving, with contract business prioritized.

Strawberries: Demand is soft but supplies are up on warm weather; summer retail competition is slowing movement, with promotions active. Quality is good, though sustained warm nights may lead to softer fruit.

Weather

California: High pressure keeps temps above average with coastal mid-60s to inland 90s, easing Thursday with cooler, near-normal conditions, then warming slightly again over the weekend.

Mexico: Isolated showers and storms expected in Central Mexico over the next five days with light to moderate rain; temps near to slightly below normal.

Florida: Warm with isolated showers and storms; highs upper 80s to mid-90s, lows 70s–80s, with gusty winds in Florida through Friday.

Arizona: Isolated mountain rain possible Wednesday, then drier and slightly cooler through the weekend with highs easing from the upper 100s to low 100s and gusty southerly winds..

Freight

Demand for truck capacity this week continues to be strong across the US growing regions. We encourage pre booking and advance preparation as delays at supplier level continue to be a challenge