Welcome to the Weekly Market Report, your go-to rundown for all the highs and lows of the week.
Heads up! Friendly reminder that Bondi will be closed on Monday for the Civic Holiday, so there will be no Monday deliveries. Make sure to stock up and plan ahead to keep your kitchen covered through another busy summer long weekend. Regular service resumes Tuesday, August 4th, with all routes open!
Keep scrolling for the latest market updates and everything you need to know this week.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW THIS WEEK
Critical Updates:
🚨Latest Cyclospora Update: No new updates on the Cyclospora front. The FDA is still investigating but efforts continue to point toward Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. We have not purchased Taylor Farms branded shredded iceberg lettuce in the past 60+ days or any shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico since May 1, 2026 and have not been impacted by the current recall on Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce.
🚨Upcoming Holiday Closure: Bondi will be closed on Monday, August 3rd for the Civic Holiday. Regular service will resume Tuesday, August 4th. Please adjust your orders accordingly!
🚨Barbet Supply Gap: A production gap with the vendor means we'll be out of stock for a few weeks once current inventory sells through. Stock up now!
Market Moves:
📈 What’s Up: Expect higher pricing this week on hazelnuts, baby bok choy, peeled garlic, grapes, and strawberries.
📉 What’s Down: Pricing is easing this week on melons, peppers, green beans, raspberries, grape tomatoes, Thai green chilies, and squash.
Product Updates:
🍅New Arrivals: Clearwater Farms rebel star tomatoes and Shintokiwa cucumbers arriving later this week!
🔜 Coming Soon: Ontario watermelon and plums are expected in the next week.
🚫Finished: Ontario English peas are finished for the season.
🍹Pantry Pick of the Week: Meet Zamalek - your new favourite summer sip!
💹 Summer Trend Report: Download our new Summer Trend Report with a look at the trends we expect to see shaping restaurant menus this summer!
What's Up, What's Down & Shorts Recap
Market Moves This Week
📈Price Increases📈
These items have surged in price this week:
BABY BOK CHOY (2206) - Local baby bok choy supply affected by rain/heat in the fields, quality on MX product isn't great.
HAZELNUT BLANCHED (4121) - Crop supply impacted by adverse weather in Turkey, the world's largest hazelnut producer, combined with sustained global demand.
CHINESE GARLIC (PEELED) - Crop transition, container delays, and BC rail disruptions are keeping supply tight. Expect elevated pricing through August.
SEEDLESS GRAPES (12421 & 12422) - Expect higher pricing on Large, X-Large and Jumbo sizes due to tightening supply.
STRAWBERRIES (3346) - Pricing is increasing as suppliers tighten quality standards, reducing available supply to ensure only top-quality product reaches market.
📉Price Drops📉
These items have dropped in price this week:
GREEN THAI CHILI PEPPERS & HABANEROS (3024 & 2989) -Local supply has started, improving availability and bringing prices down.
GREEN BEANS (2153) -Local Ontario harvest has begun.
JUMBO CANTALOUPE & HONEYDEW (2250 & 2570) -Improved California supply has brought pricing down.
TOMATO GRAPE (4643 & 3410) - Greenhouse supply is increasing as production reaches peak levels, with local field tomatoes expected to arrive soon, helping ease pricing.
RASPBERRIES (3227) - Improved supply has eased pressure on raspberries, bringing relief after two weeks of elevated pricing.
SQUASH PEPPER (ACORN & SPAGHETTI) - Local squash season has started in a small way, helping improve availability and ease pricing.
🚩Last Week's Shorts:🚩
Chives | 2342 - Flight delays and quality issues upon arrival caused temporary prorates. Product is now readily back in stock.
Sprout Alfalfa, Sprout Micro Mix Cut & Sprout Basil Cut | 2364, 3291 & 7757 -Heat-related quality and yield issues caused a slight supply gap. Product is now readily back in stock.
Honey Brown Mushrooms | 2771 -Transportation delays with CN Rail from Vancouver impacted availability.
Passion Fruit Puree | 7864 & 8853 -Border delays last week temporarily impacted supply. Product is now readily back in stock.
Mayonnaise 4L | 7625 - Delayed delivery, back in stock.
New, Coming Soon & On Its Way Out
🌟Product Updates🌟
Arriving Later This Week!
Clearwater Farms Rebel Star Tomatoes
Clearwater Farms Shintokiwa Cucumbers
🔜 Coming Soon
Ontario plums and Ontario watermelons are arriving in the next week.
🚫 Finished
Ontario English Peas (8298) are done for the season.
Pantry Pick Of The Week
🍹Zamalek Hibiscus Soda & Lemon Iced Tea🍹
Your cooler called...and it wants Zamalek. Inspired by the traditional Egyptian drink karkadé and crafted in Quebec, Zamalek's Sparkling Hibiscus Soda and Lemon Iced Tea are a refreshing way to shake up your beverage lineup. Made with real ingredients and vibrant hibiscus flavour, they're bright, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet.
Perfect for patios, grab-and-go coolers, or anyone looking to sip something a little different this summer.
Bondi Produce & Specialty Foods, 188 New Toronto Street, , Toronto,ON
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