Market Minute: Veggie markets opening up for promoting in the US

Published 2023년 5월 2일

Tridge summary

The article provides an overview of the current situation of the spring crop market for various vegetables. It highlights that after a challenging winter, there is now a good supply of bell peppers, cucumbers, sweet corn, celery, and carrots. However, the market for eggplant and green zucchini squash is experiencing lower prices due to an oversupply. The supply of broccoli is improving but demand is light, while cauliflower is in high demand but supply is limited. The author, Ron Pelger, can be reached at (775/843-2394 or [email protected] for any inquiries or promotions related to produce.

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After a rough winter with erratic weather conditions in many growing areas, it looks like the spring crop is ready to be moved from the fields to the stores. The vegetable category is now opening up in many areas whereby the growers and shippers are ready to help retailers move the product through the system. Bell Peppers: Central and south Florida and the west are shipping product now. Mexico's supply is very light with a moderate demand and a slightly higher market. Cucumbers: Supply out of Mexico is good with promotable prices and good quality. Sweet Corn: Looks like there is a good supply for promoting. Demand is moderate on a steady market. The quality is very good. Celery: Demand is good and the market is starting to get stronger. Supply is lighter out of Santa Maria, CA. There are some areas finishing up. Carrots: Demand is moderate on a steady market. There is a good supply available from California for promoting. Eggplant: Market is lower with good supplies in the East. ...

Source: Theproducenews