Produce News May 2015
Potatoes
Larger baking potato, 70ct and larger, market is expected to remain
firm until new pack. Quality is currently being reported as good on all sizes.
Lettuce Supplies are light and demand has increased. A few shippers in Salinas
are sold out. Supplies should improve in the middle of May. Markets will gain
strength. Quality is fair to good.
Onions Mexico harvest nearly over. Texas now shipping good volume. Quality is
reported as good on all sizes and colors. Markets are steady.
Tomatoes Florida shipping out of new fields, production is steady. Mexico’s
round tomatoes in good supply. The increase in volume has held markets
steady to lower.
Strawberries
California production is steady. The increase in demand for
Mother’s Day may cause supplies fall short. Look for markets to firm through
the first half of May.
Grapes Now shipping imported grapes from Chile. Mexico’s harvest is on the
horizon. Red seedless grape market is holding steady on medium to large fruit.
Apples
Washington and Michigan sizes are running 100ct and larger. Smaller
apples 113 to 138 count, will be in short supply.
Sunday the 10th
Questions Please Contact
Ken Wilkins Produce Specialist
812-598-4268
[email protected]
Monday the 25th
Commodity
Quality
Market
Apples
Asparagus
Avocado (Mexican)
Avocado (California)
Bell Peppers (Western
Bell Pepper ( Eastern )
Berries: Strawberries
Berries: Raspberries
Berries: Blackberries
Berries: Blueberries
Broccoli
Carrots
Cauliflower
Celery
Citrus: Lemons
Citrus: Oranges
Cucumbers (Western)
Cucumbers (Eastern)
Eggplant (Western)
Eggplant (Eastern)
Grapes, Green
Grapes, Red
Green Onions
Lettuce: Leaf
Lettuce: Iceberg
Melons: Cantaloupe
Melons: Honeydew
Onions
Pears
Potatoes
Squash (Western)
Squash (Eastern)
Stone Fruit
Tomatoes (Western)
Tomatoes (Eastern)
Watermelon
Good
Good
Excellent
Excellent
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Excellent
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Good
Fair
Good
Good
Good
Good
Steady
Steady
Steady
Steady
Steady
Higher
Higher
Steady
Steady
Steady
Higher
Steady
Higher
Steady
Steady
Steady
Steady
Higher
Steady
Higher
Higher
Steady
Lower
Steady
Higher
Steady
Steady
Steady
Steady
Higher
Lower
Lower
Steady
Steady
Steady
Steady