MARKET REPORT
March 27, 2020
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At a Glance…
A combination of cooler weather, rains, and the increased demand for retail packs has many markets elevated.
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Bell Peppers
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Celery
Onions
Lettuce
Romaine
Tomatoes - West
Tomatoes - East
Sourcing Update:
Bell Peppers
Green bell pepper prices are high. Supply is on the light side, quality will vary.
Broccoli
Supplies are steady, pricing is still elevated. Quality is improving.
Cauliflower
Supply is being impacted by recent cool temperatures. Markets are elevated with some pro-rates.
Celery
Oxnard volume is light, sizing has not been impacted at this point.
Onions
All regions are shipping good quality and supply.
Lettuce
Yuma will have good supply through the first of April. Reports of some red rib present from all the recent rain.
Tomatoes
Both romas and rounds are in good supply, markets have leveled off.
Romaine
Rains caused some harvest problems last week. Overall quality is good. There is occasional fridge burn present. Plenty of supply.
Apples
No problems shipping from any regions. Consistent supply and quality are available.
Logistics
The National Diesel Average is $2.659 per gallon. Crude oil prices are at $23.80 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.
