MARKET REPORT
May 29, 2020
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At a Glance…
Quality could be affected this week with extreme high temperatures in the Salinas Valley, surrounding areas reaching near 100 degrees.
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Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Celery
Onions
Lettuce
Romaine
Tomatoes - West
Tomatoes - East
Sourcing Update:
Bell Peppers
Supply continues to be light as demand stays steady.
Broccoli
Supplies are a little tighter over the next week. Warmer weather caused some yield loss.
Cauliflower
Volume is excellent.
Celery
Oxnard is seeing size issues and seeders present. Volume is steady.
Onions
All regions are shipping good quality and supply.
Lettuce
Supplies are lower than normal this week. Demand has increased on processed lettuce. Markets will continue to be active.
Tomatoes
Markets are slightly relaxed as demands are down slightly.
Romaine
Romaine heart good color, size, and yields. Demand slightly higher. Warmer weather is causing some tip burn and mildew pressure.
Apples
No problems shipping from any regions. Consistent supply and quality are available.
Logistics
The National Diesel Average is $2.390 per gallon. Crude oil prices are at $32.675 per barrel. Freshway Logistics offers flexible and dependable refrigerated transportation and logistics services from all destinations in our distribution area. Established in 2003 and headquartered in Sidney, Ohio, Freshway Logistics guarantees a solid cold chain from pickup to final destination.
