Market Reports

Featured Market Alerts:

Citrus (Oranges): The navel season is nearing its end, with Valencias expected to ramp up fully within the next two weeks. Valencias are currently peaking on 113- count and 138-count sizes as the season begins and will size up as it progresses. Brix levels are strong, ranging from 11 to 13, delivering excellent eating quality. 

Grapes: Tropical Storm Alvin caused major crop damage in Caborca, hitting red flame grapes hardest. No harvest from Sat–Mon reduced supply. Limited domestic grapes are available from Coachella at higher prices; Chilean red grapes remain on both coasts. 

Quick Follow Up On The current Grape Situation

Many vendors and growers are beginning to talk about calling an industry wide force majeure or "Act of God" clause.  

• This calls off any contracted pricing, program pricing, and volume commitments 
• Retailers and others will begin swarming the market in search of product 
• Extreme demand exceeds supply situation

As growers have gotten back into their fields the damage outcome has been much worse than anticipated.

The flame variety of red grapes has almost seen a total loss which is the main variety for early MX season red grapes. 

• Pricing is expected to rise significantly 
• Product availability becomes the major concern 
• Quality will continue to decline 
• Red Flames are the largest red variety the MX season 

Green Perlettes and early varieties 

• Pricing is rising rapidly 
• Supply was low before the weather 
• Quality is becoming worse 
• Vendors will no longer give advanced pricing 

Relief is not expected for another 2-3 weeks 

• New grape varieties will begin harvest providing some relief to the market. 
• Weather outlook is optimal for growing and maturing fruit 
• Pricing will likely hold for another 2+ weeks after new varieties are harvested 

Mexican/Canadian Imports: Monitoring tariffs