NEWS FROM THE FARM

With ongoing uncertainty around tariffs from Canada, Mexico, and China, price impacts are expected, particularly on items not widely grown in the U.S., such as avocados, tomatoes, and hot house peppers. Some vendors may absorb part of the cost, but tariffs ranging from 10%-25% will likely lead to price fluctuations. Baldor remains committed to maintaining supply through its diverse vendor network and will continue providing weekly updates on this page.

With ongoing fluctuations in the commodity egg market, we understand you may be concerned about pricing and availability. Despite market uncertainty, we are absorbing the impact of rising commodity egg costs to keep pricing stable for our customers.

While specialty eggs remain stable in price, they are increasingly difficult to source, which makes commodity eggs the more reliable option at this time.

Although the Urner Barry Egg Index reflects significant volatility, our buyers have worked diligently to ensure we have commodity egg inventory in stock and are continuing to maintain fair, steady pricing.

Read more on the egg market here: Egg Shortage | Baldor Specialty Foods

Baby beet supply is limited due to poor yields, slow growth from cold temperatures, and recent frost. Availability will remain tight until at least mid-March, when production is expected to increase.

Wild mustard greens are now arriving and will be available from approximately week 6 through week 21. These greens develop a pungent, peppery bite as they mature, with flavor nuances depending on growing conditions.

Conventional strawberry supply remains steady, with strong availability from Central Mexico, though Florida’s volume is dipping temporarily. Organic strawberries are expected to see improved pricing and availability in the coming weeks as Baja’s season ramps up.

Just in time for our menu planning, we’ve put together a Specialty Produce Planning Guide! Based on arrival dates from previous years and ETA’s from our farm partners, these are our best predictions for our arrivals.