Market Update:
Week of June 12th, 2017
Local:
We are continuing to promote delicious local strawberries, with Romaine starting this week.
Good things grow in Ontario:
Apples
Asparagus
Bean Sprouts
Cabbage – Green & Red
Carrots
Celery Root
Cucumbers
Fiddleheads
Mini Eggplants
Mushrooms
Onions – Cooking
Peppers – Red, Yellow, Orange
Rhubarb
Strawberries
Tomatoes - HH
Zucchini
Fruit
Apples
No major changes this week. Expect prices on Gala apples to increase regularly for the next 2 months.
Available Varieties:
Ontario
Nova Scotia
USA
Red Delicious
Ambrosia
Red Delicious
Royal Gala
Fuji
Royal Gala (prices up)
Granny Smith (prices up)
New Zealand
JAZZ
Honeycrisp
Kanzi
Pink Lady
Golden Delicious
Pears
Good volumes on Pears out of South Africa and Argentina with promotional pricing available.
Available varieties:
Washington: Anjou, Red & Green - South Africa: Bosc, Forelle (promote) South America Abate
(Argentina),Packham
Pomegranates
Our last container out of Peru will be here next week; prices will remain the same. We will be in a bit of a gap until California
fruit starts in August.
Stone fruit
We have a lot of Nectarines available at the moment; the quality is very nice on these. Apricots are coming to an end out
of California, but we will have some fruit out of France before transitioning to Washington by the end of June. Peaches are
very short and hard to come by at this time, but we do have some tree-ripened fruit available which are very good. There
was a slow start on Plums this year and pricing is very high. We will have some Black Splendor varieties in stock next
week - these are black Plums with a red interior that is very sweet. Prices will be very high.
Cherries
We have started our Washington Cherry program with our first load leaving on Wednesday. Sizing looks to be average but crops are
looking to be the biggest on record.
Citrus
Oranges
We are gapping on South African fruit. Next arrivals will be the week of June 19th. After that, we should have consistent
supplies but we anticipate the market to be short until after the first week of July. We currently have a full line up of
California Valencias to fill the void.
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Juice Oranges
Prices are high and will remain steady for another few weeks.
Grapefruit
We are strictly into South African fruit now. While we are currently meeting the demands of the business, this market is
firm and we could see a gap in July. You should try and stay ahead on your purchasing. The market looks like it will turn
the other way now and there will be more larger fruit and less smaller fruit - we will see.
Clementines
We have Gold Nuggets in now and they are outstanding! South African fruit arrived and they eat very well! We will have
arrivals every week.
Lemons
Demand is still out pacing the supply on all Lemons. We think that we'll catch up to the volume by the second week of
July. Until then, you should keep your coolers full of Lemons!
Limes
Supplies are steady and the market is stable. No changes expected.
Berries
Blackberries
We are seeing very good supplies out of California; pricing remains steady.
Raspberries
The market has firmed up but we still have an array of pack sizes available including 6x12oz, 12x6oz and Organic
Raspberries. All fruit is fresh from California. Also available are Golden and Sunshine Raspberries from Driscoll's.
Strawberries
No changes this week as the market remains steady. Quality is outstanding! We expect to have good promotional
opportunities available in time for the Canada Day long weekend!
Blueberries
New Jersey Blueberries have started this week; look for good promotions in the coming weeks. Fruit looks and tastes
great!
Vine and Tropical
Grapes
The next two weeks will be a great time to have Grapes on ad. Mexico is in their flush and the quality is excellent. We
expect sizing to get a little smaller on Green varieties but with that prices will decrease. There are some bigger sizes
available out of California but the market will be split on price.
Pineapples
We continue to see good availability and markets are expected to have good supply until week 26.
Mangoes
Mexican Mangoes continue this week, both Tommy and Ataulfo varieties.
Bananas
Prices are now stable as supply and demand are back in line.
Papaya
We continue with Brazilian Papaya by air and Formosa varieties this week; no market change.
Avocados
New crop has started. Global demand continues to keep the price high. Next week we should have good supply of bigger
sizes at reasonable prices. Bags have tightened up.
Watermelon
Watermelons are a little tight due to rain in Florida, but it shouldn't last long. The warmer weather should help drive sales
at store level.
Cantaloupes
California Cantaloupes are available now. Pricing is very attractive and with the heat coming on in Southern Ontario this
week, they are a great item to have in stock. Promote!
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Honeydew
Honeydews are a little more expensive this week coming from both Mexico and California. No changes expected for another
2-3 weeks.
Also available are Hami Melons; these are a very popular Melon due to their sweet and crisp flesh.
Kiwi
We will continue with Chilean Kiwi with availability on both Green and Gold fruit. New Zealand "Zespri" Kiwi is available
now. Prices are high but these are the crème de la crème of Kiwifruit.
Vegetables
Broccoli
Supplies are good out of California; no changes in price expected for next week. Local product is expected around midJuly, weather depending.
Cauliflower
Supplies are good out of California; no changes expected for next week. Local product should be available around midJuly, weather depending.
Celery
The market has started to come off very rapidly with Salinas starting up.
Zucchini
Ontario Zucchini will be available starting this week in moderate supply. Mexico is finishing up but we can expect this
market to come off as local ramps up.
Corn
BBQ season is upon us and we are seeing good supplies. We continue with Georgia crop this week. The quality is excellent
and pricing is extremely promotable, ask your sales person!
Eggplant
Georgia has started production and supplies are very good. Ask your sales rep for promotional opportunities for next
week!
Asparagus
Local Asparagus will continue this week. Supplies are steady with no changes expected.
Beans
No changes this week with steady supplies.
Hot House Peppers
Promotional opportunities are available on Yellow, Red and Orange Peppers from Ontario. Ask us for ad opportunities!
We can also make special packs to suit your needs!
Seedless Cucumbers
The market has strengthened this week but we don't expect it to last long.
Lettuce
Iceberg Lettuce
California Lettuce is fairly cheap and the market is steady. Our first shot of Quebec Lettuce is expected for next week. A
great item to kick off local promotions!
Romaine & Romaine Hearts
California Romaine is fairly cheap, while Hearts are slightly stronger. Look for local Lettuce to start this week with the full
line up available by the end of the week.
Red & Green Leaf Lettuce
Quebec product is available now. Promote!
Tomatoes
Hot House & Cluster Tomatoes
No changes this week with steady supplies on both Hot House and Cluster Tomatoes out of Ontario. We have fresh arrivals
daily from our local grower partners in Leamington, ON. Ask your sales person for ad pricing.
Field Tomatoes
Field Tomatoes have come off in price. Look for both California and North Carolina product to start over the next couple
of weeks.
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Roma Tomatoes
California Romas are available now. The market has come off and there are ad opportunities available, ask your sales
person for details.
Grape/Cherry Tomatoes
Grape Tomatoes are very short this week and pricing is up as Mexico is done and Ontario Field Grape Tomatoes are still
about a month away.
Onions, Carrots, Potatoes
Cooking Onions
The local deal is coming to an end and volumes are getting smaller and smaller as the end of the season approaches. We
will continue with 50lb Cooking Onions out of the US next week.
Green Onions
Green Onions will be available starting this week out of Quebec. The price looks average for this time of year.
Spanish Onions
We are getting New Crop Spanish and Red Onions out of California this week, Jumbo and Colossal .
Red Onions
We have new crop of jumbo red onions from California. The price will be steady.
Vidalia Onions
A BBQ staple! Sweet Vidalia Onions are available now from Georgia. The quality is excellent and pricing is very attractive;
promote!
Carrots
The market price is expected to increase slightly next week as the crop out of Georgia begins to wind down. We do have
very good availability on Jumbo Carrots out of both Mexico and Israel. The quality is very good on these and the pricing is
promotable; ask your sales person for opportunities.
Potatoes
The season out of PEI is coming to an end and we will only have Russets in 10x5lb poly bags available for next week. We
have transitioned to California Ruby Red, Avalanche White and Yellow Potatoes. The quality is excellent on these;
promote!
Good Buys
Cantaloupes
Carrots
Clementines
Corn
Eggplant
Grapes
Lettuces (Romaine, Hearts & Leaf items)
Pears
Peppers (Red, Yellow and Orange)
Pineapples
Potatoes (California)
Raspberries
Vidalia Onions
Pomegranates
Potatoes (California)
Raspberries
Tomatoes (Cluster, Romas & Hot House)
Vidalia Onions
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