Welcome to the Weekly Market Report, your go-to rundown for all the highs and lows of the week.
Lots of exciting new arrivals this week including green strawberries, English peas, female zucchini flowers, local edible flowers, gorgeous chanterelles from a new supplier, and exotic Colombian fruits.
With FIFA kicking off Friday, the city is about to get a lot busier. Increased traffic and road closures may cause some delivery delays, but rest assured we're doing everything we can to keep things moving and get you what you need as quickly as possible. Thanks for your patience!
Let's get into this week's highlights...
THE TL;DR VERSION
Market At A Glance:
🔺Tight & elevated: Romaine, romaine hearts, iceberg, leaf lettuces, artichokes, fennel, celery, carrots, napa cabbage, and avocados remain under significant pressure with limited supplies, prorates, and elevated markets expected to continue. Pineapple remains tight, while smaller lemon, orange, and lime sizes continue to be challenging.
🔻Easing: Asparagus supply continues to improve from multiple growing regions, while cauliflower availability has strengthened. Watermelon remains plentiful with softer pricing, and tomato supply and quality continue improving as production ramps up across Mexico, the Southeast, and California.
➡️ Transitioning: Offshore grape season is winding down as Mexican and California production ramps up. Tomato production continues shifting north into Georgia, South Carolina, and California.
📈 What’s Up?: Price increases this week on romaine, leaf lettuces, iceberg, green beans, bok choy, fennel, pineapple, cantaloupe, and gala apples as ongoing lettuce shortages, limited yields, seasonal transitions, and tightening inventories continue to pressure markets.
📉 What's Down?: Price decreases this week on eggplant, green peppers, tomatoes, and strawberries as growing conditions improve, seasonal production ramps up across multiple regions, and overall supply continues to strengthen.
🚨 Escalated Romaine Market: Supply remains extremely tight due to ongoing growing challenges in Salinas, with elevated market pricing and limited availability expected through the remainder of June.
🍓 New Arrivals: Green strawberries, female zucchini flowers (with a tiny zucch!), English peas, local edible flowers, gorgeous chanterelles from a new supplier, and some Colombian exotic fruits (lulo, granadilla & maracuja) are new this week!
🟥 Red Flags: Supply updates plus full details and a few shorts from last week of note below.
⚡ Flash Sale! For one night only, stock up on heavy duty aluminum foil (Code 12354) at a discounted price!
⚽ Pantry Pick of the Week: Game-day sliders, burgers, hot dogs, and more. Martin's Potato Rolls are ready for kickoff.
Market Recap
What's Up, What's Down
📈Price Increases📈
These items have surged in price this week:
ROMAINE & ROMAINE HEARTS (2687, 2689, 2696, 2700 & 3247) - Supply remains tight and quality continues to be impacted by weather conditions. Relief is expected once local product begins in the coming weeks.
GREEN & RED LEAF LETTUCE (2661 & 2683) - Supply remains tight and quality is being impacted by weather conditions. Elevated markets are expected to persist until local product becomes available in the coming weeks.
ICEBERG LETTUCE (2647 & 2655) - Supply remains tight and quality is being impacted by weather conditions.
GREEN BEANS (2153) - Florida and Georgia seasons wrapped up quickly, with supply now transitioning to the Carolinas at higher market pricing.
BOK CHOY (2208, 6628, 2210 & 2206) - Mexican supply is winding down as the season comes to a close, while we await the start of local production in the coming weeks.
JUMBO CANTALOUPE (2250) - Transitioning to U.S. product. Larger sizes remain at a premium as the new crop has not yet had sufficient time to size up.
FENNEL (1790) - Limited supply continues to keep markets elevated.
PINEAPPLE (3040) - FOB markets have adjusted, with pricing expected to remain steady. Additional relief is anticipated in the coming weeks.
ROYAL GALA APPLES (1892) - Pricing remains elevated on imported Chilean product and is expected to stay firm until new U.S. and Canadian crop becomes available this fall.
📉Price Drops📉
These items have dropped in price this week:
EGGPLANT, GREEN PEPPERS, HOT HOUSE TOMATOES, HEIRLOOM TOMATOES & CLUSTER TOMATOES (2478, 2988, 7381, 3423, 7382) - Strong yields out of Georgia, combined with overlapping Carolina production, are increasing supply and putting downward pressure on pricing.
STRAWBERRIES (3346) - Improved field yields are increasing supply and helping stabilize the market.
Just In!
🌟New Arrivals🌟
Ontario Green Strawberries | 3349 — Green strawberries from Tigchelaar are here! Firm, crunchy, and tart with notes of green apple, citrus, and rhubarb, they're a chef favourite for salads, seafood, relishes, cheese boards, and cocktails.
Chanterelles | 2764— New supplier on these and they are truly 10/10 quality at a great price!
English Peas | 2966 — First harvest English peas are arriving this week from BC as we wait for Ontario supply to start next week! Sweet, tender, and one of the true signs of the season, they're perfect in pastas, risottos, alongside seafood, or simply prepared to let their peak-season flavour shine.
Female Zucchini Flowers | 3544— Female zucchini flowers have arrived! Featuring the delicate blossom still attached to a baby zucchini, they're a seasonal favourite for stuffing, frying, tempura, or showcasing as a standout summer menu feature.
Colombian Exotic Fruits — From lulo's bright citrusy tang to the sweet, floral notes of granadilla and the bold tropical flavour of passion fruit, these fruits are perfect for summer cocktails, desserts, sauces, and fresh features.
New SKU Alert! We've added soft-boiled eggs (12440) to the lineup. Packed 6 bags of 12 eggs, with a 56-day shelf life unopened and 2 days once opened—perfect for grab-and-go, salads, ramen, and breakfast programs.
Format Update: Our liquid whole eggs are moving from a 20kg format to 12 x 1kg cartons (12439) for easier handling, portioning, and storage. 70 day shelf life unopened, and 3 days once opened.
Extreme Market Alert
🚨Extremely Tight Romaine Supply🚨
Romaine supplies remain extremely tight as ongoing disease pressure and challenging growing conditions in the Salinas Valley continue to impact yields. Availability across all sizes and packs remains limited, keeping markets elevated.
Tight conditions and elevated pricing are still expected through at least the remainder of June. We continue to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as conditions evolve.
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Romaine — Supply remains extremely tight due to ongoing growing challenges in Salinas, elevated market pricing and limited availability expected through the remainder of June.
Last Week's Shorts:
Royal Gala Apples | 1892 & 8404 — A brief supply gap impacted availability, but recovery is expected this week with no lasting issues anticipated.
Blackberry | 2188 — Brief supply gap, with recovery expected this week and no lasting impact anticipated.
Portobellini Mushrooms | 2781 — Slow growth.
Purple Artichokes | 4285 — Surge in demand, more arriving this week!
Navel Oranges | 4764 — Brief supply gap, but inventory has recovered and availability has normalized.
Morels | 5062 & 12319 — Spike in demand, more arriving this week.
Sprout Basil (Cut) | 7757 — Spike in demand.
White Cheddar Cheese | 8102 — Production delay.
Tamari Shoyu | 8665 — Shipping delay from the vendor. Order expected to arrive end of this week.
Non-Produce Picks of the Week
🍞 Martin's Potato Buns 🍞
If you know, you know. Martin's Potato Rolls have developed a cult following for a reason. Soft, slightly sweet, and sturdy enough to stand up to even the messiest burgers and sandwiches, they're a favourite of chefs, burger spots, and BBQ joints alike.
With patios packed and FIFA watch parties in full swing, now's the time to make sure your bun game is dialed in. We carry the full lineup including regular potato rolls, seeded rolls, slider buns, sliced potato bread, and hot dog buns.
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