Market Report April 2024
April 3,2024
To all our valued customers
Due to rain, snow and low temperatures these next few weeks, prices could take a high jump. Check with your sales representative for more information.
American Produce Distributor is open for will calls 7am till noon. Monday thru Friday and Saturday 7am till 11am.
VEGETABLES:
Asparagus - Market price steady from Baja Mexico.
Broccoli - Market prices is down some.
Cabbage - Green Cabbage price is steady. Red Cabbage price is on the high side but has come off a bit as supply increases in California.
Cauliflower - California - prices have started to come down as supplies have started to increase.
Celery - Market price is steady.
Cucumbers 36 Count - Price is steady supplies are from Mexico.
Eggplant California - Price is steady.
Lettuce Leaf - California - leaf lettuce red and green leaf are trending higher. Romaine is also moving up slowly.
Iceberg Lettuce - California – Market price has been going up slowly.
Peppers Bell - California - Green and Red Bells are on the high side. Yellow Bells are also on the high side.
Potatoes - Prices are steady as demand is light. Packers are cutting production to pace themselves through the season.
Spinach - Baby Spinach is steady.
Squash - Mexico's Zucchini and Yellow Squash are in good Supply. Prices have started to decrease in price.
Tomatoes - Market on all round tomato has started to go up. Demand has been steady.
Tomatoes Cherry - Offerings are light and market is up some.
Tomatoes Grape - Market has come down.
FRUIT:
Apples - Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious, Golden are all available.
Avocados - California Hass Avocadoes have started and price up. Mexican Avocadoes have followed suit.
Banana - Supplies are lighter from all suppliers due to cooler weather.
Cantaloupe/Honeydew - Are from Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico. Cantaloupe is here prices steady. Honeydew price is also steady. Both melons are priced around the high twenties low thirties.
Grapes -Peru, Chile and Mexican supplies of Red Grapes are up. Green Grape are also up.
Lemons - Market is light prices have gone up.
Limes: Market is light with a wide range in quality and condition. Pricing has move upwards.
Nectarines - California are not in season yet.
Oranges - are local and quality is great.
Pears - Bosc, D'Anjou, and Bartlett are available.
Peaches - Could start in May depending on weather.
Pineapple - Prices are up. Production is light.
Plum - California plums are not in season yet.
Strawberry - Offering on California strawberries are very light with a wide range of quality and condition. Price on California and Mexican have been up and down.
Tangerines - Halo's are here quality has been great.
For the month of May we will be starting with Golden Nugget Tangerines.
Thank you.
Due to the volatility of the Produce Market, American Produce can not be held responsible for information contained on this web page as the Produce Market changes constantly.
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