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UPDATE SUMMARY: WEEK OF MARCH 30, 2026

Blueberries Blueberries are extremely limited; prices are elevated. The offshore season has ended. Florida/Georgia production is delayed due to recent...

UPDATE: MIXED BERRIES

Mixed berry yields are tightening throughout the industry. Blueberry demand outpaces available supplies. Blackberry and raspberry volume is average; quality...

UPDATE: CANTALOUPE AND HONEYDEW MELONS

Although honeydew supplies remain limited, availability is beginning to stabilize. Cantaloupe yields are average but tightening. The domestic season will...

UPDATE: STRAWBERRIES

California’s key growing regions—Santa Maria, Oxnard, Salinas, and Watsonville—are benefiting from clear forecasts and ideal growing conditions. Quality is improving...

UPDATE: CITRUS

California lemons are tightening, especially 165- and 200-count sizes. The crop is currently yielding mostly larger fruit in the 95-...

UPDATE: TOMATOES – EXTREMELY LIMITED

Tomatoes are extremely limited; demand exceeds supply. Florida’s freezing temperatures killed many acres last month; Mexican yields are also low...

FROM THE FIELDS: DESERT BROCCOLI QUALITY

Value‑added broccoli florets out of the Arizona/California desert growing region are currently exhibiting quality challenges tied to recent heat stress. Reported...

UPDATE: LIMES

Lime prices remain elevated; yields are extremely limited. Upcoming Holy Week disruptions are expected to keep supplies tight. Markon First...

UPDATE: IMPORTED STONE FRUIT

The Chilean stone fruit season is now past its peak, with supplies gradually tightening. The Chilean peach season concluded abruptly...

UPDATE: RISING FUEL COSTS

The escalating conflict involving Iran has significantly constrained the flow of oil and refined‑fuel through the Strait of Hormuz, a...

UPDATE: TOMATOES

Tomatoes are extremely limited; demand exceeds supply. Florida’s freezing temperatures killed many acres last month; Mexican yields are also low....
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