Cucumbers
Market
Stable
Quality
Okay
Demand
Steady
The cucumber market is elevated. South Florida is slowing down on volume and will be completely done by the end of the month. Mexico is producing steady volume but had some rain and cooler weather. This paired with a stronger holiday pull has the market tighter with increased pricing.
Lemons
Market
Stable
Quality
Good
Demand
Steady
California lemons and oranges are skewing towards larger sizes and fancier options.
Lettuce
Market
Down
Quality
Okay
Demand
Low
Overall supply is improving, partly due to lower demand and partly due to increasing yields. Quality is improving, but there are still defects being sorted out at the field level. Markets continue to soften on ice berg, romaine, and green leaf. The green onion market is very tight currently.
Onions
Market
Stable
Quality
Excellent
Demand
Steady
Onion pricing remains very low out West, but freight is a massive struggle in the Pacific Northwest driving up the delivered cost. Freight will be tight with the approaching holidays.
Peppers
Market
Down
Quality
Good
Demand
Low/Steady
The pepper market has backed off some this week due to an increase in volume. South Florida is full production and Mexico volume is also increasing with good quality keeping the market low.
Potatoes
Market
Stable
Quality
Excellent
Demand
Steady
Potato pricing remains extremely low, freight being a contributing factor with any price elevation. The holidays will keep this price elevated.
Tomatoes
Market
Stable
Quality
Good
Demand
Steady
The Round Tomato market is backing off some this week with demand remaining steady but more volume in the market. Florida has full production with great quality. Mexico has been crossing decent volume that will remain steady. The Roma market seems to have more traction as there is good demand but not as much volume as the rounds. Florida has good volume, but Mexico is lighter on the Romas until mid-January keeping the price elevated.
