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Commodity Updates

Sep 27, 2017

Grapes (Green) Lettuce Iceberg

The lettuce market has hit the gap that has been
Rain and winds that hit
the San Joaquin Valley a anticipated. All suppliers are short for the entire week
couple of weeks ago are of production and light supplies are expected all of next
affecting this week. An week as well. Santa Maria and Salinas continue to be the
already short production main growing regions this commodity is being produced
estimate was made even from. Weights on wrap lettuce have been reported at 41-45
shorter by this. Markets pounds with multiple suppliers. Mechanical, puffiness and
have reacted by firming slight insects are the main defects with this commodity.
up a bit already this Demand exceeds supplies. Huron will begin production in
week. Most greens are about three weeks.
showing great size with minimal ambering.
Lettuce Leaf
Grapes (Red)
This market is stronger on romaine as well as all leaf items.
The demand and scarcity of product is not as extreme as
Much like the green lettuce, but expect all leaf items to steadily increase in price
grapes, the weather has for this week as well as next. Romaine, in particular, has
had effects on red grapes. finally slowed down in production as yields have suffered
The cooler weather a few due to warm temperatures in the growing regions. Demand
weeks ago brought on has also increased. Defects include fringe and tip burn
some nice color and size. along with insect damage. This is a direct cause from past
The market for red grapes as well as current heats. Romaine hearts are active as
also firmed up this week. well. Red and green leaf, as well as butter, have the same
Quality and sizing remain defects as romaine.
very nice.
Melon (Cantaloupe)
Green Onions

Cantaloupes are moving along pretty good at the moment.
As the supply pipeline fills back up, the market continues Enough demand is warranting an increasing market right
to find lower levels. There are better supplies of iced green now. Quality is very good overall now. We had some bad
onions versus iceless. Quality has only slightly improved as lot’s in the not so distant past due to those extremely hot
we are continuing to see yellow to brown tops as well as streaks we had. The desert is set to start lightly during the
mechanical damage of the tops too. first week of October and build volume from there. Offshore
supplies are set to start the first week or two of November.
The market is higher.
Kale

Kale supplies continue to be abundant. The market is
relatively competitive. Quality is excellent with dark green
color, full cartons, and minimal yellowing or dehydration.

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