With the Easter holiday behind us and the "week of the 2's" upon us, demand from the consumer end is somewhat weak. The crown picking in the Ruskin, Florida area is providing adequate quantities of large round fruit. The market price has fallen in alignment with the availability of supply.
Roma tomatoes are in good supply from Mexico. The roma tomato pricing also reflects the availbility of supply, with farm-gate prices dropping in half over the past week. Florida will continue to have good quality romas available and add more downward price pressure.
Grape tomatoes are in good supply with excellent quality. The price lends itself to making those a promotable item over the next few weeks.
Should you wonder about other alternatives, such as: Roma’s, Cherries, or Grape for the bulk rounds the report on them is about the same as above; but it was a good thought.
Cucumber:Supplies are shortened and becoming harder to find expect some relief from mexico and the southern regions
CARROTS: Carrots are still in short supply and expect no change until may.
BROCCOLI: Broccoli supplies are heavy and should continue to be heavy all week. All product is coming out of Salinas and Santa Maria.
