Welcome to the Weekly Market Report, your go-to rundown for all the highs and lows of the week.
We have gooood news! Christmas came early, and by Christmas I mean the arrival of Tigchelaar Ontario strawberries! We've got limited availability for our first shipment with more arriving Thursday this week. We've also got a limited supply of some beautiful fresh porcini mushrooms, an important update on the avocado market, a few notable price shifts, and some exciting local arrivals on the horizon.
Let's get into it...
THE TL;DR VERSION
Market At A Glance:
🔺Tight & elevated: Romaine, romaine hearts, leaf lettuces, iceberg, celery, avocados, grapes, artichokes, and pineapple remain under pressure with limited supply, prorates, quality concerns, and elevated markets persisting. Avocados continue to tighten rapidly (details below).
🔻Easing: Tomato supply and quality continue improving out of Mexico, with Florida and East Coast production ramping up. Broccoli, cauliflower, asparagus, strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and watermelon are all seeing improved supply and more stable availability.
➡️ Transitioning: Tomato production continues shifting north into Georgia, South Carolina, and California. Citrus remains heavily skewed toward larger fruit, leaving smaller lemons, navels, and specialty citrus sizes tight. Offshore grape season is winding down as Mexico ramps up, while avocado markets await increased Colombian and Peruvian volume to help bridge the gap until Mexico's next crop begins.
📈 What’s Up?: Price increases this week on Thai chilis, parsley, romaine, and butternut squash as supply tightens due to crop transitions, elevated lettuce markets, seasonal citrus pressure, and limited Thai chili availability.
📉 What's Down?: Price decreases this week on cauliflower, poblano peppers, bell peppers, mini sweets, celery, limes, Roma tomatoes, and zucchini as new U.S. crops ramp up, greenhouse and East Coast production expands, and strong supply from Mexico, Florida, Georgia, and local growers continues to pressure markets lower.
🚨 Escalated Avocado Market: Avocado supplies are tightening rapidly as Mexico nears the end of its season, driving higher prices and increased market volatility. Conditions expected throughout June.
🍓 New Arrivals: Our first harvest of Tigchelaar Ontario strawberries are here earlier than expected (code 3339) and a limited supply of fresh porcini mushrooms (code 8328)!
🔜 Coming Soon: Ontario English peas should be arriving in the next few weeks!
🟥 Red Flags: Supply updates plus full details and a few shorts from last week of note below.
⚽ Pantry Pick of the Week: FIFA is almost here which means it's time to stock up on canola oil and make sure your fryer is ready to put in some overtime!
Market Recap
What's Up, What's Down
📈Price Increases📈
These items have surged in price this week:
GREEN THAI CHILIS (3024) - Limited availability on Thai chilis, combined with reduced airline cargo capacity, continues to tighten supply and elevate pricing.
CURLY & ITALIAN PARSLEY (2941 & 2945) - Transitioning from Mexico to U.S. crops. Pricing will remain elevated until local supply ramps up later this month.
CHOPPED ROMAINE (3247) - Premium pricing on quality lettuce continues as supplies remain tight.
BUTTERNUT SQUASH (3321) - Transitioning from Mexican crops to imports, with prices expected to continue climbing slightly.
📉Price Drops📉
These items have dropped in price this week:
CAULIFLOWER (2301) - New U.S. crop production is ramping up, increasing supply and putting downward pressure on pricing.
POBLANO PEPPERS (3699) - Price decreases this week on poblano peppers as improved supply out of South Carolina continues to build and pressure markets lower.
RED, ORANGE, YELLOW BELL PEPPERS & MINI SWEET (3007, 3000, 3028 & 4615) - Local greenhouses are supplying strong volumes for this time of year, with pricing expected to remain steady through June.
GREEN PEPPERS (2988) - Florida and Georgia crops continue to produce good volumes, with pricing expected to gradually ease.
CELERY (2317) - New U.S. crop volumes are increasing, putting pressure on prices to ease.
LIMES (2718 & 2720) - Lime prices have dropped sharply as strong supply continues out of Mexico's Gulf region. Pricing is expected to remain soft and may ease further.
BROCCOLI CROWN (2219) - Mexico is winding down its season as the transition to U.S. product begins. Prices are expected to start climbing gradually next week.
ROMA TOMATOES (3431) - Florida crops continue to produce good volumes, putting gradual downward pressure on pricing.
GREEN FANCY ZUCHINNI (5490) - Transitioning from Mexican crops to East Coast U.S. supply. Strong volumes out of Georgia and New Jersey have kept pricing low, with local product expected to start in about two weeks.
Just In!
🌟New Arrivals🌟
Ontario Strawberries | 3339 — The wait is over. Ontario strawberries from Tigchelaar Berry Farms have officially landed, arriving a little earlier than expected and tasting every bit like summer! Deep red colour, balanced sweetness, and soft, juicy texture that only really comes from properly field-ripened local berries.
Limited availability on this first shipment as the season kicks off with more arriving Thursday this week!
Fresh Porcini Mushrooms | 8328 — We've got a limited supply of some gorgeous fresh porcini mushrooms this week! With a deep, woodsy flavour and rich texture, they bring serious depth to everything from pasta and risotto to roasted meats and simple vegetable dishes.
We are entering into a highly elevated avocado market as Mexico moves toward the end of its season. Supply has tightened significantly over the past two weeks, with growers slowing harvests and limiting available volume.
As a result, markets continue to climb aggressively and sourcing remains challenging across all sizes. Expect elevated pricing, limited availability, and ongoing market volatility throughout June as the industry works through the seasonal transition.
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Avocados — Avocado supplies are tightening rapidly as Mexico nears the end of its season, driving higher prices and increased market volatility.
Last Week's Shorts:
Asparagus | 2093 & 8220 — Spike in demand caused temporary short. No issues going forward.
Eggplant & Yellow Zucchini | 2478, 3550 & 3551 — Back in stock as Georgia's new crop has started harvesting, improving supply.
Micro Pea Shoot Blend | 7547 — Delayed production, product is now back in stock.
Micro Pea Shoots | 6936 — Weather fluctuations impacted crop growth last week, resulting in temporary substitutions. Supply has since recovered and product is readily available.
Mushroom Sliced & King Oyster Mushrooms | 2261 & 2776 — Weather fluctuations impacted crop growth last week, resulting in temporary substitutions. Supply has since recovered and product is back in stock.
Creamer C Purple Potatoes | 4750 — Canadian mini purple and medley potato programs have wrapped up for the season. We are currently transitioning to California supply, with limited availability expected over the next week.
Queso Cotija | 6026 — Demand spiked alongside delayed arrivals, creating a temporary shortage. Now back in stock.
Diamond Crystal Salt | 6963 — Delayed arrivals last week created a temporary gap in supply. Availability has since normalized.
Pantry Pick of the Week
⚽Canola Oil 16lt | 2841⚽
FIFA is almost here, which means your fryers are about to get a workout.
From mountains of fries and wings to late (laaate)-night snacks and game-day features, kitchens are gearing up for what should be a busy few weeks of packed houses.
If fried food is going to be pulling its weight on your menu, make sure you've got enough fryer oil on hand. With a high smoke point, clean flavour, and dependable performance in the fryer, our 16lt canola is a necessity behind the line.
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