Cucumbers

The cucumber market is slightly elevated with good demand and a steady supply. Georgia is winding down will less production and cooler temperatures that are contributing to the light volume. Florida is producing but just has ok volume. Mexico hasn’t had a lot of product crossing but will be ramping up in the next 2-3 weeks.

Lemons

The California winter season started this week with lemons being packed in both District 1 and 3. Quality is nice, trending towards fancy packs with more availability on medium sizes.

Lettuce

The transition to the desert has started for some field-packed items, everything is expected to be full transitioned to Yuma by November 17th. Markets remain extremely escalated due to light supply and quality remains poor-to-fair on most commodities. Packers and processors are being selective, but shorter shelf life, prorates, and possible supply gaps will continue to be challenges for the next few weeks. There are good reports about quality coming from Yuma with crop being lighter in weight. Immediate price relief isn’t expected after fully moved to Yuma but expect things to stabilize slowly throughout December is Mother Nature cooperates.

Peppers

The pepper market is remaining steady. Georgia is still producing decent numbers this week but will be slowing down with cooler temperatures. Central Florida volume is starting to ramp up, and South Florida will be starting in the next couple of weeks. Mexico crossings are increasing.

Potatoes

Potato pricing remains extremely low, potentially the lowest in several years. The only driving factor out of the Idaho region is escalating freight rates that are not expected to fall until well into the New Year.

Tomatoes

The tomato market is backing off some this week with demand remaining steady but more volume in the market. Florida has started production and will see volume ramp up in the next couple of weeks. Florida growers are also reporting great quality out of the new crop. Mexico has been crossing decent volume.