Organic Market Update #324

Week 24, 2023

Mangoes

Now is the time to promote Organic Mangos, as Organic Tommy Atkins Mango volumes and quality are excellent. Florida grown Organic Mangos are available in limited quantities. This fruit is not hot water treated and will be available throughout June and July.

Berries

Organic Strawberry prices remain promotable overall as California production is strong, and quality is excellent. Organic Blackberries are steady overall, as California production continues to improve weekly, and quality is excellent. Mexico also continues to harvest as weather has been favorable. New Jersey Organic Blackberries are expected to start at the end of June, while New Jersey Organic Blueberry growers will slowly begin production next week, with steady availability going forward. Quality should be excellent. Organic Raspberry prices remain steady out of California, and quality has improved from new growing blocks.

Stone Fruit

California Organic Cherries are in excellent supply with prices declining. Expect to see the first variety of Washington Organic Cherries this week. The crop should be a nice size with promotional opportunities. Organic Apricots are very tight out of California, with Washington fruit expected to start in early July. Organic Yellow and White Nectarines are in good supply, and sizing is expected to improve. Organic Yellow Peaches out of California are in excellent supply, and Organic White Peaches production begins this week. Organic Yellow Peaches out of South Carolina are also starting production, with limited supplies and high prices. The first Organic Black Plums and “Flavorosa” Pluots are available in very limited supplies.

Greens & Lettuces

Organic Greens and Lettuces remain in strong supply from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Expect promotional opportunities throughout the month. Organic Romaine Hearts and Iceberg Lettuce continues to be available from Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Supplies are steady, while quality is excellent. California lettuce supply volume is also strong.

Warm Veg

Organic Cucumbers, Eggplant, and Zucchini are bountiful on the East Coast, as production from Georgia to Pennsylvania continues to produce excellent supplies. As the summer continues, expect supplies to shift North by early to mid-July.

Corn

Organic Bi-Color Sweet Corn volume has slowed from California but are expected to increase later this month. Carolina corn production will also begin in late June.

Citrus

Organic Golden Nugget and Murcott Mandarins will remain in excellent supply through the month. Mexican Organic Limes are in excellent supply with promotional opportunities available. Organic Navel Oranges are winding down for the for the season, and growers will have a smooth transition into Organic Valencia Oranges, which will be limited due to a smaller crop. Organic Lemon volume is unexpectedly tight. Mexico is expected to begin production shortly, which should improve supplies by the end of June.

Broccoli & Cauliflower

Organic Broccoli yields from California have decreased, creating an increase in pricing. Pennsylvania and Virginia production will continue to supplement lighter supplies from out West. Organic Broccoli Crown yields have also decreased, resulting in limited availability and significant price increases. Organic Cauliflower conditions remain consistent, with steady availability and pricing, and excellent quality.