Welcome to the Bondi weekly market report, your go-to for all the highs & lows of the week.
Hope everyone’s recovered from Saturday’s World Series heartbreak. It didn’t end the way we hoped, but damn, what a run — the Jays brought life back into the city (and our industry) in a way we haven’t seen in years.
With baseball wrapped and Halloween in the rearview, we’re shifting into that stretch before the holidays when menus get richer, brighter, and a little more celebratory.
So top up your espresso, prep your mise, and let’s dive in...
THE TL;DR VERSION
Market At A Glance:
🔺Tight & elevated: Lettuces, broccoli, snow & snap peas, Brussels sprouts, and Chinese eggplant.
🔻Easing: Zucchini, berries, and cauliflower.
➡️ Transitioning: Local greenhouse peppers, eggplant, parsley, and kohlrabi moving to Mexican and U.S. product; Georgia crops winding down as Florida ramps up.
✅ Peaking: Ontario apples, specialty citrus, root veg, squash, and hearty fall greens.
📈 What’s Up?: Local transitions and tight supply from Mexico and Central America are pushing prices higher across peppers, eggplant, snow peas, and and lettuces.
📉 What's Down?: Cauliflower, strawberries and zucchini are easing as supply improves and blueberries and blackberries are holding steady with improved weather and supply.
🍄New Arrivals: Fresh Burgundy truffles have arrived from a new supplier! These beauties are looking (and smelling) elite.
🍊 Specialty Citrus: Pink lemons! Meyer lemons! Green yuzu! Bergamot! Finger limes! Kumquats! Specialty citrus season has begun.
🟥 Red Flags: A few supply watch and shorts from last week to note. Full details below.
🖤 Pantry Picks of the Week: We've got truffles on the brain. From oil to gouda to chili crunch — the truffle takeover continues.
ROMAINE LETTUCE (2696) - Critically short with ongoing quality issues — no improvement expected until Yuma harvest begins mid-November.
SHISHITO PEPPERS (3019) - Local season finished; now into Mexico. Market remains tight with firm pricing as new crops ramp up.
DRIED APRICOTS (2428) - Prices are up due to increased freight costs.
CURLY & ITALIAN PARSLEY (2941 & 2945) - Local season has wrapped, we’ve now transitioned to Mexican crops.
MINI SWEET PEPPERS (4615) - Local greenhouse season has ended; now into Mexican crops. Quality is good, pricing remains firm.
CHINESE EGGPLANTS (6835) - Prices are up due to limited supply and ongoing quality issues in key growing regions.
SNOW PEAS (2970) - Supply is tight from Peru and Guatemala due to rain-related quality issues, which has pushed up pricing on Chinese product.
EGGPLANT (2478) -Georgia’s season is wrapping up, and we’re waiting on new supply from Mexico and Florida to ramp up. Pricing is firm in the meantime.
GAILAN (2515) - Local season is winding down, and pricing is expected to rise in the coming weeks as supply tightens.
KOHLRABI (2611) - Local season has finished, and we’ve transitioned to New Jersey supply.
RASPBERRIES (3227) - Moderate demand but short supply due to recent poor weather is pushing prices upward.
📉Price Drops📉
These items have dropped in price this week:
CAULIFLOWER (2301) - Supply has improved and markets are easing. Continued relief expected as Yuma production ramps up.
BLUEBERRIES (2193) -Steady supplies and strong quality from Mexico and Peru are keeping pricing stable.
BLACKBERRIES (2191) - Supplies improving from Mexico and Baja, but quality still inconsistent — soft fruit and colour issues popping up.
STRAWBERRIES (3446) - Improved weather has strengthened supply, easing the market and bringing prices down.
GREEN FANCY ZUCCHINI (5490) - Supply out of Mexico is slowly improving, leading to a softer market and lower pricing.
This Just In!
🍄New Arrivals🍄
Burgundy Truffles | Code 11972
We're into peak truffle season and we’ve just brought in a stunning batch of Burgundy truffles from our new supplier.
These fall truffles hit that sweet spot between the light, floral notes of summer truffles and the deep intensity of winter varieties. Earthy, nutty, and incredibly versatile — they’re made for finishing pastas, risottos, eggs, or anything that deserves a little extra oomph.
Specialty citrus season has officially started! We've got the following available now:
Finger Limes | Code 3930 —Nature’s caviar. Tiny citrus pearls that burst with acidity — the perfect finishing touch for seafood, crudo, or oysters.
Kumquats (restocking next week!) | Code 4969 — Bite-sized citrus with a sweet rind and tart punch — ideal for confit, candied garnishes, marmalades, or salads.
Meyer Lemon | Code 2641 — Smooth-skinned and aromatic, with a mellow acidity and floral sweetness that shines in curds, dressings, and desserts.
Bergamot | Code 6895 —Fragrant and bitter-sweet; the essence behind Earl Grey. Use it to perfume curds, syrups, or sorbets.
Green Yuzu | Code 6894 — The chef’s citrus. Complex, floral, and aromatic — perfect for vinaigrettes, ponzu, or a splash of acid where lemon just won’t do.
Pink Lemons | Code 4168 — Naturally blushed rind with a tart-sweet flavour that pops in desserts, cocktails, and dressings.
Nectarines | Code 3767 — We're in a supply gap for the next two weeks on nectarines until offshore supply is ready.
Purple & Orange Cauliflower | Code 2313 & 2311 — Local is finished for the season. Waiting for Mexican Harvest to start. We have a few cases of purple left in stock!
Last Week's Shorts:
Basil | Code 2130 — Delays and high demand caused short supply last week, but product is now fully back in stock.
Edible Flowers & Flowers Petite Mix | Code 2505 & 11561 — Strong demand and low yields led to short supply last week.
Artisan Romaine Lettuce & Little Gem | Code 2700 & 4001 — Critically short with ongoing quality challenges; no improvement expected until Yuma harvest mid-November.
Baby Arugula | Code 2085 — Weather-related damage has reduced yields; supplier has prorated this week’s orders.
Sage | Code 3238 & 3239 — Slow growth and strong demand continue to limit supply; prorates expected through the week.
Red Watercress | Code 4479— Poor weather continues to limit supply; suppliers reducing order volumes.
Tomatoes | Code 6659 — Back in stock after short supply during the California–Florida transition.
Olive Oil Partanna Bag In Box | Code 10487 — Held up at the border last week but back in stock now.
Green Gatsby | Code 4724 — Shorted by the manufacturer due to batch issues identified during bottling. Restock expected later this week.
Radicchio Castelfranco | Code 4880 — Shorted last week due to high demand; supply now back on track.
Pantry Picks of the Week!
🖤 The Truffle Edit🖤
Truffles on the brain? Weird, same here...
When you’re not shaving the real thing, these pantry staples still bring that rich, earthy magic to the plate:
Black Truffle Paste | Code 7139 — Earthy, intense, and endlessly versatile. Stir through risotto, whisk into sauces, or fold into butter for instant truffle depth.
Calabrian Truffle Crunch (Chili Crisp) | Code 11609 — Chili crisp, leveled up. Calabrian heat meets truffle umami. Spoon it on pasta, eggs, pizza... or eat straight from the jar. We don't judge.
Black Truffle Gouda | Code 6166 — Creamy, aromatic, and dangerously good. Melt it into mac, top a burger, or slice thick and call it dinner.
White Truffle Oil (Squeeze Bottle) | Code 6013 — Smooth, fragrant, and bold. Fries, pasta, mushrooms — a little drizzle goes a long way.
White Truffle Oil (Glass Bottles) | Code 5998 — All-natural white truffle extract meets premium Italian olive oil. In a fancy glass bottle.
Truffle Honey | Code 6000 — Sweet, floral, and umami-rich. Drizzle over cheese, fried chicken, or roasted nuts. Delish.
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