Welcome to the Weekly Market Report, your go-to rundown for all the highs and lows of the week.
Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We know kitchens get busy during the holidays, and things are only going to get crazier from here.
As seasons are finishing up, crops are transitioning between suppliers and growing regions. Keep scrolling for everything you need to know in this week’s market report and get stocked up ahead!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK
Critical Updates:
🚨Round Tomatoes: A gap in the crop transition has driven prices up. The gap is expected to be filled next week with crops from Virginia as we transition to East Coast products. Quality is expected to be slightly below standard during this period.
🚨Corn Stalk: Corn stalks are finished for the season. Supply is tight due to a quality issue and will be available this week while supply lasts.
Market Moves:
📈 What’s Up: Prices are up for select lettuces, select peppers, strawberries, and round tomatoes.
📉 What’s Down: Prices are down for frozen fable pulled mushrooms, crown broccoli, and mini Persian cucumbers.
Product Updates:
🌱New Arrivals: Honeynut squash and caraflex cabbage are in!
🍂Fall Décor Order Open Until 25th: Your last chance to order decoration for fall and Halloween!
🚫Finishing Soon: Corn stalks and local green peppers will end after this week.
‼️ Aluminum Foil on Sale: Perfect time to try these heavy duty foil out!
🍄🟫 Non-Produce Pick of the Week: Sabatino Truffle Products! Add truffle flavor to just about anything!
ROMAINE HEART LETTUCE (2689 & 2687), USA ROMAINE LETTUCE (2696) & ICBERG LETTUCE (2647 & 2655) -As transition begins, prices will remain high and product quality may be below standard.
SHISHITO PEPPER (3019), JALAPENO PEPPER (2994), HABANERO PEPPER (2989) & GREEN PEPPER (2988) - Prices are up as we transition from local crops to imported Mexico/U.S. crops for the season.
STRAWBERRY (3346) - Prices have increased due to the transition to the Oxnard growing region and lower yields this week. Mexican product will help fill the supply gap.
TOMATO (4674, 4675, 4676) - Price increase due to a gap in crop transition.
📉Price Drops📉
Prices on these items are trending down this week:
CROWN BROCCOLI (2219) - Local supply resumes after gapping for a few weeks. Price and supply will remain stable for at least another 2 weeks before transitioning.
MINI PERSIAN CUCUMBER (2399) - Crop rotation is ending, and prices are beginning to stabilize.
🚩Red Flags/Shorts:🚩
The biggest supply or quality challenges and updates to be aware of this week, how long we expect them to last, and what we’re doing to keep orders covered.
Sapsucker Lime | Due to a production delay, new supply are not available until the 26th at the earliest. Current supplies are running low and are likely to be depleted by next week.
Round Tomatoes | As we transition from California crops to East Coast supply, Virginia tomatoes will help fill the gap. The new crop from Florida is expected to arrive on Sunday, October 25th. In the meantime, all three sizes (5/6, 6/6, and 6/7) will be affected, with 6/6 being the most scarce. Overall product quality is expected to be slightly below standard during this transition.
Runner Beans | Ontario greenhouses production has ended for the season. As our European supplier is experiencing a supply gap while transitioning between growing regions, there is a shortage in supply. Runner beans are expected to arrive on October 21st.
New, Coming Soon & On Its Way Out
🌟Product Updates🌟
🌱New Produce Arrivals
Honeynut Squash | 7885
Caraflex Cabbage | 12667
🍂Fall Décor: Last Order on the 25th
Get your space ready for Halloween with decorative pumpkins and other fall décor. October 25th is your last chance to order any items from the lineup, so don't miss out!
Corn Stalk | Due to quality issues as the weather transitions, corn stalk supply is limited and will only be available while supplies last this week.
Local Green Pepper | Local supply is finishing up this week. We will transition to imported supply soon. Market prices are expected to rise significantly after Thanksgiving.
Ontario Grown Edible Flowers | Ontario edible flower season is coming to a close. Make the most of what’s available while supplies last.
‼️ Aluminum Foil on Sale ‼️
Tired of foil that tears when you need it most? Try out our heavy-duty foil, now on sale! Designed to handle the needs of high-volume kitchens, it’s made for catering pans, high heat, and tight wrapping. Now’s the perfect time to give it a try!
Bring real truffle flavor to your menu without the high cost of fresh truffles!
Sabatino Tartufi offers a variety of truffle-infused products, including oils, honey, and crunch. Drizzle them over gourmet dishes, stir them into sauces, or top them on as a finishing touch to add a rich truffle flavor to anything you can think of.
Download our 2026 Fall Produce Planner with a look at what’s in season, when to expect it, local Ontario highlights, and standout picks to help plan your fall menus!
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