News and Stories

Bell Peppers

• Green Bells
  • Prices continue to rise; supplies are extremely limited
  • Rainy, cold weather is reducing Mexican volume in Hermosillo, Sonora
  • Limited Florida volume is shifting demand out west, further tightening stocks
• Red Bells
• The market is steady to slightly higher than last week; overall supplies are ample
• Mexico is the primary growing region (into Nogales, Arizona)
• The slight rise in prices should be short lived, as production is ramping up in the Culiacan, Sinaloa growing region

Broccoli

• Mexican supplies (into South Texas) are adequate, but markets are climbing
• Pin rot, mildew, and decay may be present in finished packs
• Expect trigger level pricing on value-added florets into next week 

Cauliflower

• Color and texture remain adequate
• Recent cold snaps are limiting yields and supplies, pushing up prices

Green Onions

• Cold weather continues to hinder plant maturity, reducing supply levels in Northern Mexico
• The market is forecast to reach second-tier trigger levels next week    

Green Leaf, Iceberg, and Romaine

• Mildew pressure, epidermal blistering, and peeling continue to reduce yields
• This week’s cool weather will keep supplies limited  

Potatoes

• More cold weather will cause further loading delays this week; temperatures must be 18 degrees or higher to haul potatoes from cellars to packing sheds
• Idaho potato prices are increasing, but expected to stabilize in February and March
• Washington Norkotah markets are elevated; demand is shifting from Idaho to Washington

Tender Leaf Items

• Arugula, spinach, and other spring mix varieties are limited
• Mildew, discoloration, mechanical damage, and reduced shelf-life are concerns

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